Lazise is my favourite town on the lake. It’s the largest out of the towns in my other posts which means it has even more stunning views, great food and lots of shops.

I’ve stayed in Lazise five times and every time I’ve camped at Camping Park Delle Rose. It’s a beautiful campsite with a swimming pool, restaurant and stunning views of the lake. This campsite is outside the town however it’s just a 10 minute walk along the beach into town. This is my favourite part about staying in Lazise, especially when you can watch the sun set while walking to a restaurant for dinner.

Lazise is surrounded by the old town walls which really make you feel like you’re stepping back in time. There are streets upon streets of shops and a large marble square in the very centre of town.

Lazise is very lucky to have both day and night life. No matter what time of day, the town is always buzzing. As a family, we often went for breakfast as there is a café right beside the lake called Bar Al Porto which serves the best crepes I’ve ever tasted! I would highly recommend going here, it’s a very peaceful spot which is made even better by the food!

When it comes to restaurants in Lazise, we’ve tried just about all of them however the best one is definitely Vela Bianca. This restaurant faces the lake and all the seating is outside so you can guarantee a lake view while enjoying your meal. At peak times, you are lucky to get a table here but it is definitely worth the wait.

The best meal I’ve ever had was in Vela Bianca. Being your typical tourist, I ordered lasagne but this was a lasagne like no other. It was the tastiest meal I’ve ever had and even just writing about it is making my mouth water! It was just so much better than any lasagne I’d ever had before, so much so that I asked the chef for the recipe. However, unfortunately, I’ve never been able to make it anywhere as good, I blame that down to the fact that I don’t have a lake view from the kitchen table!

That brings us to the end of this series of blogs! I hope that they have inspired you to go to Lake Garda and I hope you love it as much as I do! Happy travelling!

Malcesine made me fall in love with Lake Garda and was the first town I visited in 2013 when we went for my cousin’s wedding.

We drove, just like we have done every year. I still remember the first time I saw the lake. We’d been driving through Austria and it was raining. We expected to be disappointed however we couldn’t have been more wrong. Once we crossed the Italian border the temperature rocketed and we were driving next to gleaming lake in 26 degree heat.

Malcesine is a haven for wandering the streets and admiring the views. In the town centre there’s a beautiful harbour lined with restaurants and in my mum’s words: “it’s the perfect spot to sit and watch the world go by.” There is a café on this square we’ve gone back to every year called Gelaeria Andreis which serves some of the best ice cream sundaes I’ve ever seen. As we’ve gone back year after year, we have befriended one of the waiters so it’s nice to go back and say hi!

Standing above Malcesine is Monte Baldo which has a cable car to taking you to the top. The views from this mountain are incredible, especially if you’re lucky and get a sunny day. Be prepared to take a thin jacket with you because it may look warm but I can confirm it isn’t!

If heights aren’t your thing, you can hire speed boats from the harbour. This is one of my favourite things to do in Lake Garda because it’s just so relaxing. It’s €80 for an hour which is plenty of time to see the towns next to Malcesine.

We’ve sampled many restaurants in Malcesine but out favourite is La Cambusa. If you’re looking for food and entertainment this is the place to go. The restaurant is run by a crew of waiters who look like the most unorganised people ever. However, the food is incredible and the waiters are hilarious. The funniest moment was when a man complemented the cheese and in the next minute, a waiter came out with a huge block of the cheese for the man and put it on his plate!

Malcesine is definitely a place to visit during the day. It is quieter and more peaceful than towns further south. Every time I’ve been I’ve found new streets or paths so if you plan on visiting Lake Garda, Malcesine should be at the top of your list.

Since 2013, my family and I have been on holiday Lake Garda, Italy for no reason other than because we love it! It’s in the north of Italy close to Verona and Venice. It is Italy’s largest lake and is surrounded by the Dolomite Mountains which as you can imagine, makes it picturesque to say the least!

There are some beautiful towns around the lake and having been to them multiple times, I’ve definitely mapped out the best spots. In the next three posts I’ll tell you about my top three towns to visit in Lake Garda. However, all of the towns are beautiful so you will never be disappointed!

The first place I want to tell you about is Sirmione, the most southern town in my top three. It’s on a peninsular, meaning it’s a narrow piece of land that sticks out into the lake. This also means there’s very little traffic allowed into the town so if you do plan on visiting Sirmione, expect about a 20 minute walk before you reach the centre. However don’t let this put you off, it’s a stunning historic town and the lack of traffic makes it ideal for exploring on foot.

This town has the most visual history to it. To get into town, you have to go over the moat and through the town gates. It feels like something out of a Disney movie once you’re inside. The Scaligero Castle stands proud and topped with turrets; there are buildings in every colour imaginable and a really relaxing atmosphere. The castle is open to the public so for around €6 you get a tour and also some incredible views across the lake.

Although I have a great appreciation for the history and the views that this town offers, I have to admit, its’s the ice cream that makes this town so memorable. They are some of the biggest ice creams I’ve ever seen and in every flavour imaginable from Red Bull to Kinder Bueno.  They’re so big that even with the smallest cone, they give you a spoon to eat it with! My personal favourite flavour is stracciatella which is vanilla ice cream with little bits of chocolate in it. It’s so simple but so tasty, especially on a hot day!

I could go on, there is so much to explore in Sirmione, but I’ll leave the rest up to you to see what you discover.