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Beach·Easy·Relaxing·Popular

Riva del Garda

Trentino-Alto Adige

At the head of Lake Garda where the Alps close in around the water, Riva del Garda combines a lakeside beach and old-town harbour with cliffs rising almost straight from the shore behind it. A reliable daily thermal wind cycle (the ora in the afternoon, the peler in the morning) has made it one of Europe's best inland windsurfing and sailing spots.

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

  • Alpine cliffs dropping straight to the lake
  • Reliable thermal winds for windsurfing and sailing
  • Historic old town and harbour on the shore

With your dog

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

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