Places
Beach·Easy·Family·Popular

Desenzano del Garda

Lombardy

Desenzano sits on the widest, most open stretch of Lake Garda's southern shore, its old harbour and Renaissance-era palazzo giving way to a series of grass and pebble lidos where the lake opens out wide enough to feel almost like a sea. A well-preserved Roman villa with mosaic floors sits just behind the lakefront.

Duration
2 hours
Distance
3 km
Elevation
+10 m
Best season
May – September

Parking · Paid

Paid parking near the harbour and lidos in summer.

Water

Fountains along the lakefront.

Highlights

  • Lake Garda's widest, most open shoreline
  • Views across to Sirmione and the Garda hills
  • Roman villa with mosaic floors just inland

With your dog

Leashed dogs welcome on the free beach stretches; check individual lidos for dog policies.

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