Limone sul Garda (Lake Garda)

Member Name: Edwina Irvine

Product:	Lake Garda
Date:	07/07/00 (2578 review reads)
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Advantages: everything

Disadvantages: its a little steep in the town

Limone is a small town at the most narrow stretch of Lake Garda towards the north of the lake. One of the many reasons stated for the town's name is that it used to house many lemon groves, the walls of which still remain, providing an interesting spectacle as your boat draws near to the town.

The town itself is quite compact, a collection of small jewellery and clothing boutiques nestled among the ice-cream parlours.

I would reccommend Limone as the ideal town to stay at on the lake because i found the south of the lake very busy, and the two towns at the north are very much devoted to watersports. Limone has a regular ferry to all other towns on the lake which is extremely good value.

Opposite Limone is Malcesine where you can explore the castle and go up the mountain in the cable car. The view from the top is breathtaking.

Limone istelf is a great starting point if you want to go walking. However, you have got to be pretty damn fit as all the routes are extremely steep. It is worth giving it a try though because the higher up you get, the more stunning the view. I took one particular walk from Limone town centre up a marked walk and discovered a beautiful waterfall. The walks are all signposted but they are quite confusing and the timings are all obviusly based on experienced walkers.

Most of the hotels in the town centre are very similar but if you want a bit of a change, why not try the Leonardo Da Vinci which is less than a mile from the town centre. It is extremely easy to walk to the town along the olive grove path but if your aren't feeling energetic, the hotel offers a bus service. The hotel is the largest in the town and is on several levels. They have 4 pools and an indoor sports area, they also have their own private stretch of beach. the food is fantastic, with options for anyone. Also, they offer free tea, coffee, soft drinks and wine throughout the day... bargain.

I loved
my holiday in Limone and i just wish i could go back now.

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