While staying in Sirmione on Lake Garda we took a boat to a couple of the other towns that sit on the edge of the lake.
There are many to choose from and we could not see all of them so we chose 2, Garda and Bardolino.
Garda is one of the most well known and offers an impressive harbour and a pretty traffic free promenade along the waterfront.
There are some pretty balconies.
…and some lovely trees and gardens, looking great in late spring.
There are some appealing shopping streets.
The local birds have trained tourists to feed them.
One of the reasons I wanted to go to Garda is that I had seen online that there was a bus to the incredible Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona. We found an information centre and when I asked about the bus I was told “No”…just “No”. There was no explanation, no possible ideas on how to get there, nothing, so we didn’t go there.
So we got back in the boat and went to Bardolino.
Come for a walk through the pretty streets. I thought Bardolino was more interesting than Garda, a little more authentic.
San Nicolo is an impressive church.
The church of San Severo dates from the 9th century. It wasn’t open, so I can’t take you inside.
Some water birds were taking care of their babies as we headed back to the boat.
There is much to see at Lake Garda. I think I prefer Lake Como, but the area needs more explanation. Next time we will drive to the Sanctuary of Madonna della Corona.