Lake Garda

Italy's largest Lake Garda is located in the northern part of the country, almost in the middle between Venice and Milan. And if the outlines of Italy on the map resemble a boot, then the Garda undoubtedly has the shape of a hatchet made by a Neanderthal from an uneven stone and a thick branch.

The length is approximately 52 km.
The maximum width is 17 km.
The surface area is about 370 km2.
The volume of water is 46.8 km3.
The maximum depth is 346 m.
The average depth is 136 m.
The height above sea level is 65 m.

The lake fills with its waters a tectonic depression treated by powerful glaciers. At the same time, the southern wide part of the Garda is completely formed by glacial deposits, and the long northern fragment of the reservoir is surrounded by ridges up to 2000 m high, adding to its resemblance to fjords. 

On the north side, the Garda is framed by the Alps. The mountains, like a fortress, protect the lake district from gusts of cold wind. Thanks to them, the climate in the Garda area is so mild and "cozy": olive trees are very comfortable on the east coast of the reservoir in the Veneto region, and lemon orchards are perfectly fruitful on the west side of the lake in Lombardy.

The waters of the Garda serve as a habitat for a large number of fish species. In addition to carp and pike, perch and cod, burbot and eel, the endemic Italian trout is also found in the lake. However, the latter is already on the verge of extinction due to constant interference in the ecosystem of the lake.

It is not surprising that Garda is continuously influenced by humans: a huge number of towns have been built around the reservoir, each of which welcomes travelers of all stripes all year round.

Tourists from all over the world come to the town of Sirmione on the western coast of Garda primarily to take a walk around the Scaliger Castle. Salo traditionally welcomes water lovers. At the same time, in Desenzano del Garda you can not only go sailing or scuba diving, but also visit the Cathedral of St. Mary Magdalena.

The name of the town of Limone sul Garda speaks for itself: here the traveler will walk among the citrus trees. Add to this the towers of Arco Castle, the beaches of Riva del Garda and the town of Malcesine, which, without a doubt, is worth a visit to admirers of Goethe's talent, and there are no questions left where to go on vacation.