Located in the scenic, mountainous region of Northern Italy, Lake Garda is an ever popular destination for family holidays. The vast body of water is the largest lake in Italy, stretching 51km in length, but just 17km at its widest point. With a total of 158km of coastline, Lake Garda offers a wide range of attractions for visitors to the area, from water-sports such as windsurfing, to hiking, biking and sightseeing.

If you are planning a holiday to Lake Garda, or Lago de Garda as it is called in Italian, you will soon realise that it would be near impossible to see everything in the area over the course of seven or fourteen days. Instead of trying to pack everything in, why not narrow down the options by checking out our list of top picks for Lark Garda family holidays - we’ve thought of something to please everyone!

Go Fish

You may well try some of the fish caught in Lake Garda in one of the local restaurants during your holiday - but have you considered catching your own? There are more than 30 different species of fish found in the lake, including trout, carp and perch. It is possible to book fishing trips, or simply hire some fishing kit and try your hand at getting the “catch of the day”. Even if your bait goes unnoticed by the lake’s finned inhabitants, wiling away a couple of hours by the waterside, with wonderful scenery and a tranquil ambience is a great way to relax.

Go to A Theme Park

If your kids wanted to go to Disneyland, but you booked Lake Garda, you can ease their disappointment by taking them to the region’s top theme park Gardaland. The theme park offers a huge array of attractions from fun rides for younger children, to high-speed roller-coasters for thrill seekers and bigger kids. Fast food is available at a selection of kiosks and restaurants, while the array of shows and activities will keep you and your family busy all day. Prices for entry depend on the season, but are fairly good value, especially if you choose to book a “bundle” which includes entry into the Garda Sealife Aquarium.

Go on Horseback

While many people tour Lake Garda in cars or coaches, you’ll gain a completely different perspective of the countryside if you see it from horseback. There are many riding schools and trekking centres who can arrange to take you and your family on a guided tour along some of the many well-kept footpaths in the area. Experienced guides will not only help you learn the basics of riding your mount, but will also be able to point out all those little natural details that you would never had spotted from behind the wheel of a car.

Go Back in Time

Take a step back in time, by visiting the Grotte di Catullo in Sirmione. The ancient Roman ruins are awe-inspiring in size with columns, frescos and mosaics all still visible. Also on-site, an informative archaeological museum provides insight into the buildings, the purpose they served and the people who lived in them. The Grotte is perched on a hill-side, and even if you aren’t interested in the history of the area, you won’t fail to be impressed by the view over the surrounding lakes and mountains.

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