Camping at the lake in Limone

The town of Limone is located in the province of Brescia in Lombardy. The Mediterranean climate, the surrounding mountains such as Monte Cadria and the varied water sports options make the holiday resort so popular. When camping by the lake in Limone, active holidaymakers can take long walks through the region's lemon and orange groves. Camping Nanzel and Camping Garda have proven to be excellent holiday destinations. Both campsites have exceptional pitches with electricity, which guarantee plenty of privacy and are located on the shores of Lake Garda. A holiday feeling is guaranteed on both sites.

Top tips

• In a town that already sounds like limes or lemons, it makes sense to take a closer look at the region's culinary specialities. The town's cafés and restaurants serve up all kinds of Lombard delicacies. Thanks to its location on the lake, fresh fish is always on the menu, such as trout fillet with fresh sage and butter or pike with polenta. Would you like a slice of lemon cake Crostata al Limone del Lago di Garda for dessert? Incidentally, there is a weekly market in Limone every Tuesday.
• From Limone, boats and ferries cross over to Malcesine on the opposite side of Lake Garda in just 25 minutes. Even from on board, there is a fantastic view of the town with its Scaliger castle. From the tower, you have a fantastic view of the lake and the surrounding mountains.

Activities and excursions

Limone on Lake Garda offers an attractive holiday programme on land and water.

Beach holidays and water sports

Families like to book a lakeside campsite in Limone with direct access to the beach and the lake. On many stretches of coastline, trees provide pleasant shade during the summer heat. The pebble beach Spiaggia Tifu is ideal for a relaxing day on the lake. There is also a sailing school here. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced sailor, the professionals on site will teach you everything you need to know about the sport or help you improve your technique. Spiaggia Cola is located directly on the lively lakeside promenade with numerous shops and restaurants. Thanks to its sheltered location, the beach attracts sun-seekers as early as spring when the weather is fine. Pedal boat hire provides variety and activity on a relaxing day of swimming, while kite and windsurfers meet at the water sports centre south of the town centre. Stand-up paddling is also a popular activity on Lake Garda. Stand up on the stable board through sheltered bays. A special experience is a tour at night with LED lighting, which is offered by the water sports centre in Limone.

Discover nature while hiking

If you prefer to explore your holiday region on foot, Lake Garda is the perfect place for you. The views are particularly majestic on the recently opened two-kilometre panoramic trail north of the centre. Guests walk over an iron construction carved into the mighty rocks high above the water. The route can also be travelled by bike and is one of the most spectacular foot and cycle paths in Europe Ambitious cyclists can set off on a 12-kilometre tour to the Punta dei Larici viewpoint from Pregasina, around 30 minutes' drive from Limone. A ridge path leads across flowering mountain meadows over the peaks of Cima della Nara and Cima Bal back to the starting point.

Events

Sporting competitions and attractive events provide variety on holiday in Limone.

Summer months

• Giant fireworks: Lake Garda is famous for its spectacular fireworks displays. In Limone, guests can marvel at the breathtaking spectacle once a month from May to September. When the colourful lights are reflected in the water and on the surrounding mountains, a romantic atmosphere is guaranteed.

October

• Limone Extreme Skyrace: At the Limone X-treme, trail runners from all over the world come together to tackle the challenging 29 km route with 2,500 metres of elevation gain. Along the way, the athletes conquer the peaks of the Cima Mughera, among others.

• International Choir and Orchestra Festival: Together with the neighbouring town of Riva de Garda, Limone hosts the renowned festival at various concert venues, which attracts musicians from near and far.