A magnificent landscape in which to lose oneself, a feeling of happiness that gives wings to your heart and to your imagination, allowing you to fly freely towards boundless horizons.

Elegant rooms to render the time spent in the hotel a pause of authentic comfort. A pleasant wellbeing which will instil harmony to both the body and mind, thanks to the outdoor pools, the sun beds in the Garden Relax as well as ayurvedic treatments in the wellness area.

And, even more, the bewitching gourmet notes of our restaurant, where taste, which brings a surprise to each dish, sublimes the taste buds.

Villa Sostaga is this: a romantic hotel in Gargnano, a splendid location on Lake Garda; a way of interpreting your holiday based on a fundamental requirement, the search for quality in every single detail and to feel completely at ease as at home.

The building, dating back to the end of the nineteenth century, was desired by Count Giuseppe Feltrinelli who, in these charming locations, intended to create a hunting residence in the middle of a wood of 40 hectares, situated on a hill just a few kilometres from Gargnano, one of the most enchanting locations of Lake Garda.

Successively, the architect Alberico Belgiojoso transformed Villa Sostaga into a cosy summer residence, which accommodated many distinguished characters.

THE HISTORY
In 2004, after a life spent in the world of motors as founder and team manager of the auto motive team Euro team, which took part in the 24 Hour Le Mans race and for several years in the DTM championship – first as the official Alfa Romeo team and successively with Opel –, Gabriele Seresina took management of the estate belonging to the Counts Feltrinelli restructuring it and restoring it to its ancient splendour.

In May of the following year, the Boutique Hotel Villa Sostaga opened its doors to a holiday experience which still today combines a warm welcome, comfort, finesse in its furnishings – carefully chosen by the house patron, signora Gabriella, a great expert of fashion – and a phenomenal gastronomy; the latter, “legacy” of Grandmother Martina, who was the personal cook of the unforgotten poet Gabriele D’Annunzio.

Her recipes, just like her ancient remedies and sublime alcoholic preparations, have survived over a succession of decades up to today. We intend to hand down the spirit (and kindness) in our gourmet restaurant. What are you waiting for? Take a seat for this extraordinary journey to a destination of a memorable holiday experience.

THE GARDA LAKE
Placed on a hill situated 7,5 km from Gargnano and directly facing Lake Garda, our Romantik Hotel offers a magnificent panoramic view. This renders our hotel with lake view a tiny precious pearl nestled in an embracing landscaped setting, in which the largest and most charming mirror of water in Italy shines like the most precious of treasures.

Here, surrounded by a silent forest, a holiday arises like a work of art, rather like… an actual lifestyle, in which a resounding vision of places that seem hand drawn by a great artist, goes together with a warm welcome, with the charm of the rooms and the surprising gastronomic notes of our restaurant.

VILLA SOSTAGA
Tranquillity and charm. Celestial panoramas and refined furnishings. Gentle notes of comfort to etch on the “music sheet” of your heart.

In synthesis, the stay in the 19 rooms of Villa Sostaga and in the Dépendance Meridiana guarantees ideal rest after extraordinary days spent on the wonderful banks of Lake Garda. Space, brightness, silence, intimacy, relaxation, endless charm. Everything together, without renouncing anything.

ROOMS & SUITES
Our boutique hotel, once the summer estate of the Counts Feltrinelli, is characterised by the charm of the rooms, typical of aristocratic abodes.

The refined atmosphere, never formal and always lively, shines through from the excessive attention to detail in the fabrics, the colours and the particular care to the interior of the rooms, all spacious (from 27 to 36 m2) and bright.

Staying at the Villa Sostaga on Lake Garda, you will not simply be a guest of a hotel but, rather more, true friends of our family, who never skimp on smiles and will always make you feel the centre of attention.

THE RESTAURANT
The elegant and comfortable restaurant of Villa Sostaga at Gargnano, a location situated on the Brescia banks of Lake Garda, is the perfect location to celebrate your most special moments such as weddings, ceremonies and other important events.

You can savour dishes from our gourmet and traditional Garda cuisine, fruit of the creativity of our chef, who knows how to conquer even the most demanding taste buds.

The Veranda, the Liberty dining room and the Clarabella salon are elegant surroundings – whose atmosphere is made precious by designer elements, the lovely glow of candles and the presence of antique fireplaces – where exclusive musical events are organised.

In spring and in summer, our guests can enjoy the gentle and pleasant breezes which caress the well cared garden and large park of 40 hectares.

Grandmother Martina Bazzani had the honour of being the personal cook of the poet Gabriele D’Annunzio. In our restaurant, we hand down her delicious recipes, maintaining the extraordinary flavours, as well as the proverbial goodness of the Garda cuisine.

The kitchen team of the restaurant at Villa Sostaga, captained by our chef, instils the maximum dedication to transform the moment of taking a seat at the table into a precious time, where the quality of products give surprising taste to dishes, from the delicious fragrance, to the persuasive appearance

The elegant and comfortable restaurant of Villa Sostaga welcomes its guests with a rich buffet breakfast in the morning. It can also be a pleasant frame for your lunches and dinners serving tasting dishes of traditional Garda cuisine.

The panoramic veranda, Liberty dining room and Clara hall, cosy and discreet, warmed by candle lights and from antique fireplaces, accommodate at times exclusive events, from piano concerts, or harp and violin duets, to even dancing evenings with live music.

In spring and in summer, guests will be spoilt by the light breeze that caresses the Panoramic Terrace and the Gazebo, savouring tasty and unusual recipes,  accompanied by excellent wines. All framed by the green of the landscaped garden as well as the vast park of 40 acres.

THE INDOORS
The building, dating back to the end of the nineteenth century, was sought after by the Count Giuseppe Feltrinelli, who envisaged it as a hunting lodge. Following this, Villa Sostaga was renovated by Alberico Belgioioso, who transformed it into a summer residence to accommodate noble families and distinguished guests during the warmer months.

Recently redeveloped by the Seresina family, in total respect of the “classic” allure which has always characterised it, the building consists of 19 rooms – with lake or park view – divided between the main building and the Meridiana Annexe.

The internal areas are studied to guarantee tranquillity and relaxation typical of a private villa, but at the same time, grant an allure of luxury to the hotel. The charm of the Clarabella lounge and the intimacy of the Liberty hall represent the perfect manifest.

THE OUTDOORS
Emotions that take on different shades. Precious. Sensations to breathe in, to savour, admire. When? During a clear day, as well as during the night, lit by stars and the milky gleam of lights that flourish around the lake. Where? On our veranda, where the panorama is the pinnacle of unforgettable moments.

And to tinge the morning with gold, nothing is more suitable than to take a seat on our terrace or in our gazebo set on our garden lawn, the leafy heart of Villa Sostaga, where you can savour sweet and savoury delicacies, allowing you to start the day with energy and joy.

THE CULINARY ART
After having worked in numerous and well known 4 star hotel restaurants throughout Italy – mostly in the regions of Emilia Romagna, Venice, Lake Garda and Alto Adige –, the chef Gianfranco Pugliese accepted the “challenge” of leading the kitchen brigade of the Restaurant Sostaga.

In terms of culinary style, his philosophy can be summarised by the following concept: innovative but… traditional.

His dishes in fact, are the fruit of the inseparable connubial between the precious National gastronomic heritage and the personal creativity of who intends to add a pinch of innovation to render even more sublime, dishes which are already in themselves, delicious.

A lover of simple and genuine flavours – in his fridge you will always find tomatoes, salad and cheese and adores orecchiette pasta with turnip greens – , our chef, flanked by his fantastic team, is ready to astonish you with his “art”.

What are you waiting for? Take a seat at the table and set off in an unforgettable journey to the root of flavours!

THE KITCHEN
Among our suppliers, we can boast the most well-known companies to guarantee freshness and quality. Today more than ever, my research is oriented to products with a very limited environmental impact.

This has led us to collaborate increasingly with local farms for the supply of meat, eggs, cheese, olive oil and fish. It has given me the idea of the Seasonal Menu, which aims to promote local products in respect to the environment and, at the same time, giving t touch of modernity and avant-garde that I like so much.

THE SPA & WELLNESS
On returning from your “discovery” tours in the Garda territory, our boutique hotel on Lake Garda puts at your disposition a series of highlights to regenerate your energy ready for a new trip in the outdoors.

Awaiting you in fact, is the Turkish bath, to free the body of the “toxins” of daily life, relaxing Ayurvedic treatments, the Garden Relax – with Mini pool Spa Jacuzzi® immersed in nature – and splendid swims in the outdoor pool.

THE SWIMMING POOL
Immerge yourselves in the pool at Villa Sostaga and you will feel the pleasant sensation of swimming completely immersed in the blue of the water, the sky and the lake, whilst the rays from the sun and a light breeze caress your skin in a landscaped scenery which seems to have snatched from paradise a spark of its ethereal charm (pool opened from April 4 to November 1).

And, if our hotel with pool at Lake Garda is not enough, let’s also add a fantastic outdoor mini pool Spa Jacuzzi®!

THE PANORAMA
For your relaxing holiday at Lake Garda, we have created a delightful corner in the pool area dedicated to all those who love to immerse themselves in a mini pool Spa Jacuzzi® at the end of the day and enjoy a breathtaking view over the lake.

Furthermore, the Garden Relax offers comfortable chaise longue and brand new double four poster beds where you can rest or read surrounded simply by endless horizons in which to lose your gaze and rediscover yourself.

AYURVEDA
In our Romantik Hotel with wellbeing on Lake Garda you can embellish your holiday with effective wellbeing treatments: we are referring to Ayurveda medicine, a thousand-year-old Indian science, and our massages, which will make you feel born again with wellbeing.

You can also enjoy all our massages outside with a fantastic view. Following, you will find detailed descriptions.

HEALTHY HOLIDAYS 
You don’t want to miss your daily sports routine during your holidays? And you also like breathtaking panoramic views? Then we have the perfect solution: you can use the high-quality skyfitness equipment at our outdoor area.

The equipment withstands all weather conditions and is suitable for guests between 6 and 80 years. You can use it without being afraid of doing wrong movements, because they are designed in a way that they lead you in the right direction.

In addition, there are signs showing you how to use the device correctly. The best thing about it: they are environmentally friendly because they do not require electricity!

GARDA LAKE
A treasure chest of fantastic opportunities. This is how we could define Lake Garda, on whose splendid banks you can practise thrilling water sports, take part in bike tours, discover the mountain paths by means of marvellous hikes in uncontaminated nature and, for those who love golf, the chance to discover the numerous golf clubs in the area.

Furthermore, you can discover and participate in many cultural events, festivals and social events with which you can render vivacious your holidays on the gentle banks of Garda.

Rooms: 19

Price: from 300 EUR per night

Source: www.villasostaga.it

Welcome to La Speranzina, an oasis of comfort and wellbeing nestled in the heavenly scenery of the Lake Garda. In an intimate and welcoming environment, you can relax and enjoy the charm of the nature.

Renewed in 2017 by the family Giordani, the Speranzina is a Charming Restaurant and Inn, a real laboratory of taste in an oasis of luxury and relaxation, directly on the shores of Lake Garda.

In the historic center of Sirmione, a few steps from the castle and within the ancient walls, La Speranzina presents itself as an exclusive and elegant location in a prestigious architectural and landscape context.

The restaurant offers a cuisine of the highest level, refined and never banal, making the most of the best local raw materials.

It enjoys a privileged position allowing a suggestive view of the lake and is a must have destination for anyone who wants to enjoy refined dishes in the garden, in the lounges, in the rooms and on the terraces of the suites, surrounded by beauty and Mediterranean vegetation.

The Relais is divided into three exclusive Suites, equipped with luxurious services and comforts, each with a panoramic view and elegant design furnishings. They are the Kendra Deluxe Room, the Suite Spa Kristina and the Royal Suite Spa Maria Luisa.

A harmonious and welcoming context between history and nature where you can enjoy a moment of well-being and psychophysical recovery, ideal for long holidays as well as for just a break.

THE LOCATION
La Speranzina is located in Sirmione, considered the pearl of the Lake Garda, a few steps from the Castle, within the ancient walls. Its location offers one of the most beautiful lake views from any corner.

Absolutely not to be missed: the Castle, the Roman ruins known as “Grotte di Catullo”, the church of San Pietro in Mavino, the cathedral dedicated to Santa Maria della Neve, and, of course, the Thermal Baths. Ideal starting point for many excursions and to enjoy the most important events such as the Mille Miglia and the concert season at the Arena di Verona.

THE INTERIORS
The rooms are furnished with taste and elegance, every detail has been carefully chosen. From the soft colors ivory and mother of pearl of the complements, to the white of the linen tablecloth and the lights, to create a relaxing atmosphere in which you can totally immerse yourself.

The result is an elegant restaurant with warm and enveloping tones; an ideal setting for any kind of occasion. Once home of the family of Stefano and Kristina Giordani is today a charming and romantic inn.

The setting is in Provencal style, with the desire to enhance the natural scenery of the Garda landscapes. It offers all guests an intimate and discreet welcome, realizing the idea of “feeling at home”.

THE PEOPLE
La Speranzina was born from an idea of the owner Stefano Giordani, who manages the both the Restaurant and the Relais and welcomes guests with his family. His passion and experience, supported by a trained and professional staff of 14 people is available to meet every need.

THE SUMMER AREA
The property offers an elegant summer area, ideal for special occasions and to host all those travellers searching an “Wow” level experience. The panoramic terraces with a privileged view of Lake Garda and Sirmione ancient walls, offers glimpses of suggestive and colorful landscapes.

LUXURY SUITES
Romantic and charming Inn, birthblace of Stefano and Kristina’s family, is set like a diamond in the heart of the historic center. Its position, refined furnishings, comfort and the presence of history make it a truly extraordinary place.

Completely by the lake, it offers one of the most beautiful views of Sirmione from any corner. Intimate, discreet welcome, a new meaning to the expression “feeling at home”. Attentive and highly qualified service as you will be guest of a private residence, pampered in cultured luxury.

The breakfast at La Speranzina is rich, with a variety of sweet and savory dishes, local salami and eggs, freshly baked bread, fruit and vegetables fresh, juices and espresso coffee, all served on the terrace, in the garden or in your room but always overlooking the landscape of the Garda Lake: there is no better way to start a day of vacation and relaxation!

ROYAL SUITE SPA MARIA LUISA
The non plus ultra for luxury lovers: 101 sqm. and 4 sqm balcony. The Royal Suite enjoys many panoramic views: on the Castle, on the beach, on the internal garden; and of course on the lake, thanks to the wonderful private balcony that juts out from the tower onto the blue waters of Lake Garda.

The large entrance leads to a spacious living room with minibar, dining table, work station and a magnificent ornamental Louis XV marble decorative fireplace. The suite is decorated with light wooden boiseries and carpet of fine pearly wool.

The master bedroom is of rare beauty, with capitonné headboards and king size bed. The authentic distinctive mark of the suite is the bathroom with Spa area: “water paradise” and “tepidarium”, embellished with gold taps and covered in Carrara marble.

The Spa area includes steam bath, Finnish sauna, ice fountain, hot tub and a relaxation area with a circular bed heated to 35 ° which regenerates and purifies the body.

Conceived for moments of fun and relaxation with the aquatic elemen the shower is divided into a warm section, with tropical rains and revitalizing aromas, and a cold section, with fog and essences with mint and eucalyptus.

SUITE SPA KRISTINA
The Suite SPA Kristina is a splendid and large suite – 79 sqm. and 20 sqm. of private terrace suspended on the blue mirror of Lake Garda. The elegant light wood boiseries are enhanced by the furniture that represents the best expression of contemporary design.

The suite is a large open space, embellished with an ornamental marble fireplace and has a spacious walk-in closet. The bathroom stands out for its gold taps and the black Marquinia and white Carrara marble coverings.

The Suite offers an exclusive private wellness area with Finnish sauna, steam bath and a relaxing emotional shower and chromotherapy. The hot tub set in the room allows you to look out over the lake.

DELUXE KENDRA
The Deluxe Kendra Room – 37 sq m. with 15 sqm. private courtyard – overlooking the internal garden and terrace of La Speranzina, is surrounded by a green hedge. A spacious entrance with a walk-in closet leads to the heart of the room, consisting of bedroom and bathroom.

Prevalence of light and subdued tones, the Kendra Deluxe Room is enriched with elegant light wood boiseries and fine wool pearly carpeting, enhanced by refined linen, and a selection of comfortable pillows. The bathroom is covered with precious marble, tap in fine chrome and porcelain.

THE RESTAURANT
The restaurant offers a cuisine of the highest level, refined and never banal, making the most of the best local raw materials.

It enjoys a privileged position allowing a suggestive view of the lake and is a must have destination for anyone who wants to enjoy refined dishes in the garden, in the lounges, in the rooms and on the terraces of the suites, surrounded by beauty and Mediterranean vegetation.

The Suites, all the restaurant areas and kitchen at La Speranzina are the result of a wide excavation in 700 cubic meters of land directly at the lake level; 300 square meters kitchen, entirely designed by the owner Stefano Giordani.

A brigade of chefs operates in a very comfortable working atmosphere, with the last cuisine equipments. Everything has been designed in an eco-sustainable perspective and particular attention has been paid to the healthiness of the environment; the appliances are electric or induction, ensuring maximum hygiene.

The raw materials are carefully selected to bring the best of local products to the table, combined with more refined ingredients to create unique dishes. Particular attention is given to the presentation of the dishes. Each preparation becomes an event that enhances the senses and brings great emotions to the table.

Speranzina has a cuisine where tradition is closely associated with gastronomic experimentation. Great importance is given to the selection of all products, only of the highest level, trying to identify the best cooking technique.

Fresh sea and lake fish, local vegetables and mushrooms, strictly Garda oils are the basis of our menus which scrupulously explore the seasons. Two independent working areas have been dedicated to desserts as the haute patisserie is an absolute protagonist, and bread-making.

Renewed on the 2017, the kitchen of La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais is today a true laboratory of taste. A giant job of excavation (700 cubic meters of land directly at the lake level) made by numerous workers which required the closure of the restaurant for 2 consecutive years for all winter months.

The result is a 300 square meter kitchen, entirely designed by the owner Stefano Giordani in close collaboration with Silvio Tedeschi, owner of Tedeschi srl, a leading company in Italy that since 1948 designs and manufactures cutting-edge kitchens.

Everything has been designed in an eco-sustainable perspective: the equipment is electric, but thanks to an innovative computerized distribution and management system that controls its individual power, it has been possible to reduce energy needs with significant savings in consumptions.

This means that the kitchen works with a quarter of the electricity that a kitchen of this size and type would normally need. Particular attention was paid to the healthiness of the work environment and thanks to a powerful Air Treatment Unit it is possible to filter and purify the air in an optimal way.

There are no open gas flames, all the hobs are induction and therefore easy to clean, as well as all the worktops, which are in one-piece, do not have joints and guarantee maximum hygiene. The result obtained is to allow the chefs brigade to operate in a very comfortable working atmosphere, to enhance the final goal with fresh and elegant dishes.

THE WINE CELLAR
To guarantee the best culinary experience, our sommelier is at your disposal to help you combining the perfect wine with the refined dishes of our kitchen. Our Restaurant offers a big and prestigious national and international wine labels selection, with a special attention to the regional and local proposals, and a wide choice of Champagne and fine sparklings.

Tastings of particular wines accompanied by selected dishes to enhance their characteristics are offered periodically. To complete our offer, an ample choice of liqueurs and spirits of the best productions to satisfy even the most refined palates.

The selection of the most important labels of the sector, national and international, satisfies every taste and need for an aperitif or an exclusive after dinner.

THE BAR
Directly on the lake, in front of a breathtaking panoramic view, an elegant terrace hosts the Bar Ginevra – Lounge Bistrot, during the summer, for those who love to be surrounded by luxury and beauty.

The exclusive service of La Speranzina also offers a special dedicated menu, to be enjoyed with drinks and cocktails who will cheer up the sunny afternoons on the Lake Garda.

THE EVENTS
If you want to organize your wedding in a unique setting or dream of celebrating your anniversary in an intimate luxury suite, if you have imagined making the wedding proposal in a romantic and exclusive place,

La Speranzina Restaurant & Relais has all these ingredients. Directly in the heart of one of the most beautiful historic centers in Italy, overlooking Lake Garda, we can offer organization and services that will meet the most romantic wishes.

Rooms: 3

Price: from 376 EUR per night

Source: www.lasperanzina.it

Villa Cortine is born in the late 1800s, when Baron Von Koseritz purchases the big five-hectare park and commissions the construction with a neoclassical facade. The villa takes its name from the hill where it lies, on the tip of the Sirmione peninsula, where there was a Roman military garrison.

Already at that time the beauty of the lake and the thermal waters attracted visitors. In 1953, the villa becomes a luxury hotel and is enlarged to carry out what nowadays is the main hotel building. Pride of the Hotel is its immense centuries-old park, of five hectares, that wraps it entirely in a whirlwind of perfumes and sensations.

Here, on the gentle slope of the hill, an exciting sensory path winds through majestic conifers and tall palm trees, Mediterranean vegetation and bushes in bloom, fountains and stretches of water, neoclassical statues and natural balconies opening onto sensational lake views. Encircled by the villa walls, our park is an unparalleled oasis of exclusive quiet and intimacy.

SUITE LAKE VIEW
Refined and finely furnished, housed on the second floor of the villa, it offers an accommodation of sophisticated beauty enhanced by a wonderful lake view. The classy furnishing and valuable materials keep alive the noble villa’s atmosphere, for an exclusive stay.

The bedroom with king-size bed is flanked by a spacious living room. The large bathroom is covered in valuable marble, with separate tub and shower, hair-dryer, bathrobe, slippers and vanity set. Every day an evening couverture service is provided.

SUITE GARDEN VIEW 
Distinguished and in a discreet position on the second floor of the old villa, with view on the garden, it offers maximum comfort and elegance, a right choice of charm for those wishing to enjoy a stay out of the ordinary. Environments are large and refined, with valuable furniture and classy details, arranged on bedroom with king-size bed and a cozy sitting room.

At disposal free Wi-Fi, TV with satellite channels, minibar, air-conditioning, safe and telephone. The large bathroom has separate tub and shower, bathrobe and slippers, hair-dryer and vanity set. Evening couverture service is included.

EXCLUSIVE TERRACE
Located on the last floor, overlooking an amazing furnished 20 square meters terrace in front of the lake, the Exclusive Rooms are the most scenic option of the whole Hotel.

Finely furnished, with Murano glass chandeliers, parquet and classy details, they include double king-size bed, armchairs, desk, TV with satellite channels, Wi-Fi, air-conditioning, minibar, telephone and safe.

The bathroom is large and bright, with detached tub and shower, bathrobe and slippers, hair-dryer and vanity set. In the room the evening couverture service is included.

JUNIOR SUITE
Sumptuous and refined, large and bright, the Junior Suites are a very charming, comfortable accommodation. Furnishing is elegant, in Maggiolini style; details are sophisticated, like decors on the walls and Murano glass chandeliers.

In addition to the bedroom with king-size double bed is a cozy living area, a large terrace with partial view on the lake and on the park and marble bathroom with shower and tub, bathrobe, slippers, vanity set and hair-dryer. At disposal, free Wi-Fi, TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, telephone, safe, minibar and evening couverture service.

CLASSIC ROOM
Warm and elegant, surrounded by the park of the villa and overlooking the lake, comfortable to accommodate a couple, the Classic Rooms are finely furnished with vintage furnishing in Maggiolini style, have elegant hues, Murano glass chandeliers and parquet flooring.

Services include free Wi-Fi, TV with satellite channels, air-conditioning, telephone, desk, minibar, safe and evening couverture. The bathroom is in marble, with tub, hair-dryer, bathrobe, slippers and vanity set.

LE GARDENIE RESTAURANT
The sunset fading in the lake, in front of your eyes, suffused lights, the music of the piano spreading in the air while you enjoy a glass of good wine and the exciting flavors of an exquisite cuisine: take your seat, you are at Le Gardenie, ready to delight with an unforgettable dinner.

The restaurant – open from 07:30 to 09:30 p.m. – is housed in the historic villa, has an indoor room and an evocative patio in the greenery, with lake view. Its menu, close to local raw materials, offers fish and meat dishes, veggie dishes and a selected wine list.

AL MOLO RESTAURANT
Having a lunch by the lake, filling your eyes with the blue of Lake Garda, caressed by the sun and refreshed by a gentle breeze, tasting exquisite dishes prepared right on front of your eyes: the restaurant Al Molo awaits you on the Hotel’s jetty, next to the beach, for an elegant yet informal lunch.

The cuisine is refined and genuine, with first-quality ingredients: you can enjoy starters of fish, first courses, meat and fish dishes cooked on olive embers in the big fireplace in view. The restaurant is open only for lunch, from mid-May to mid-September, from 12:30 p.m. to 03:30 p.m.

MARIA CALLAS COCKTAIL BAR
The elegant cocktail bar of the Hotel carries the name of Maria Callas, in the 1950s an attached regular of Villa Cortine and its bar, to which our Francesco Marino dedicated a special cocktail.The bar is open from 11:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with a small selection of starters, first, second courses and desserts.

Here, in the small room embellished by original frescoes, polychrome glass and parquet flooring, in the outdoor colonnade or in the garden of the villa, you come to enjoy a drink, a cocktail or an aperitif, the five o’clock tea or a yummy break, in an atmosphere suspended over time.

BAR AL LAGO
Overlooking the lake, next to the restaurant Al Molo, the Bar Al Lago is a place with an irresistible appeal, open on a panorama that enchants and impresses. A special place where to have a coffee, sip you favorite drink under your beach umbrella and where to wait for the sunset with a cocktail or a glass of wine.

Anytime of the day you will be able to choose from a wide assortment of soft drinks, cocktails, aperitifs, tonic liquors and spirits, as well as selected labels from the best local and international wineries.

DINNER AT THE BELVEDERE
The unique magic of an intimate candle-lit dinner, special attentions only for two, among flowers and lanterns, with a menu tailored for you by our Chef; in front of you the lake lighting up with the sunset colors, the song of cicadas in the background, in the air the perfume of lavender: all of this is a possible dream at Villa Cortine.

A dinner in one of our Belvedere –panoramic corners and pergolas overlooking the pool or the park – will make your special moments precious, indelible memories.

WEDDINGS ON GARDA LAKE 
Getting married at Villa Cortine is magic and emotion in its pure state, is the poetry of a historical villa imbued with charm and history, embraced by an immense park among sensory paths and plays of water, where the light blue of the lake fades into the blue of the sky leaving your speechless.

Getting married at Villa Cortine is your dream coming true: our staff will take care of the organization of your perfect ceremony, without neglecting any detail, so that your wedding day could be just how you have always imagined.

THE SWIMMING POOL 
It’s time to take a break and let yourself go to relaxation and calm; lie in the sun and dive into the water, enjoy silence and peace in an incredible corner in the greenery: the outdoor pool of Villa Cortine is the perfect place for distension of body and mind.

Covered in mosaic, heated when necessary, the pool boasts a quiet location offering a wonderful view on the lake. Equipped with beach loungers, beach umbrellas and towels, all day long the pool offers lifeguard service and bar service for drinks and snacks at poolside.

TENNIS
For those who enjoy playing tennis and wish to give vent to their passion also while on holiday, during a restoring stay by the lake, can do it taking advantage of a special location: our tennis court housed in the quiet greenery of the centuries-old park of the Villa.

The Hotel’s clay tennis court is available to customers upon reservation. It is also possible to ask for the supply of tennis rackets and balls.

JETTY
Let yourself go to the warm rays of the sun, taste quietness, let your gaze happily stretch across Lake Garda. The jetty of Villa Cortine with its 500 square meters of pure beauty is the largest of all Garda: overlooking the eastern shore of the lake, on the heels of the park of the Villa, it allows enjoying sunshine from early morning hours.

A few steps away is the Bar Al Lago, for a drink under your beach umbrella, and the restaurant Al Molo, for a gourmet lunch by the lake. Open from mid-May to mid-September, our jetty is an excellent location for weddings, gala dinners and private events.

BOAT
Get on board, make yourself comfortable, sip your glass and get ready to enjoy the breathtaking views of the lake: Virgilio, the luxurious official motorboat of Villa Cortine, is ready to show you the lake from a thrilling perspective.

On board our exclusive boat, you can set off for a romantic tour for two at sunset, for a sightseeing tour or an exclusion together with your family, also leaving directly from the Hotel’s jetty.

Rooms: 54

Price: from 380 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelvillacortine.com

Lefay Resort & SPA Garda Lake is located in Gargnano in the heart of the spectacular and renowned “Riviera dei Limoni”. 11 hectares of natural park, surrounded by gentle hills and natural terraces rich in woods and olive groves overlooking a spectacular view of the lake.

The Mediterranean climate, the vegetation, the flavours and the local aromas, the beautiful landscape that forms the backdrop to historical and traditional events: Lake Garda is a unique destination that has inspired great poets and is ready to be discovered.

The sensation of nature is captured in the room with wide spaces, natural fabrics and local precious materials, which blend seamlessly with advanced technologies

The Resort provides a brand new meeting area with direct access from the interior and exterior of the complex. The centre features two fully equipped rooms of different sizes with natural daylight thanks to the floor-to-ceiling windows, which offer a splendid lake view.

Your ideal setting for company conferences, team building sessions and high level business meetings.

ROYAL POOL & SPA SUITE
The highest expression of the new Lefay concept of luxury: the Royal Pool & SPA Suite overlooks a private garden and a private Infinity pool with spectacular views of the lake, It has spacious interiors (up to 600 sqm) and offers unique services such as a Private SPA area and a dedicated Concierge service.

SKY SUITE
Our new Sky Suites offer panoramic views of Lake Garda, privacy and a luxurious space for relaxation. They feature a large living room, a private sauna and an outdoor Jacuzzi® on a terrace suspended between lake and sky.

EXCLUSIVE SUITE
The Exclusive Suites (83 sqm) offer the freedom of a private living room, the pleasure of a Jacuzzi overlooking the lake and a series of exclusive services.

FAMILY SUITE
The Family Suite is the best solution (73 sqm) for those who want to enjoy a holiday with their children or for those who need two bathrooms and two separate bedrooms within the same Suite.

PRESTIGE JUNIOR SUITE
Bright and spacious, the Prestige Junior Suites are located on the ground floor and open onto the gardens, directly overlooking to Lake Garda.

DELUXE JUNIOR SUITE
The Deluxe Junior Suites are on the first floor and have a private balcony from which you can admire the beautiful view of the lake: the perfect solution for those who are seeking total privacy in a charming and relaxing atmosphere.

DINING
Lefay Vital Gourmet champions the Mediterranean diet and the most authentic flavours of the region. Seasonal ingredients, extra virgin olive oil, citrus fruits from the lake and locally grown herbs all create a quintessential and light Mediterranean cuisine.

GRAMEN
The cuisine enhances the best natural ingredients and the naturally beneficial properties of each single element, without using meat, dairy products or derivatives. The tasting menus are inspired by the Energy and Therapeutic Garden that surrounds the restaurant: five areas with different cultivated or wild herbs.

LA LIMONAIA
Light and airy in design, the restaurant is reminiscent of the traditional lemon-houses that surround Lake Garda. Here, Mediterranean-inspired cuisine is served offering a contemporary twist on Italian classics.

POOL BAR
Spend a pleasant day by the pool, in an oasis suspended between the lake and the sky, sipping your favourite drink or enjoying a snack.

LOUNGE BAR
Soft lighting, live piano music and the best cocktails and international spirits create a sophisticated and seductive ambiance, framed by the splendid sunset over the lake which is visible from the terrace.

OUR OILS
Extra virgin olive oil is an ingredient rich in organoleptic properties and nutritional values ​​and constitutes the main element of the Lefay Vital Gourmet philosophy and the Mediterranean diet. Our extra virgin olive oils are produced on Lefay’s farms on Lake Garda and in Tuscany.

LEFAY SPA WORLD
An exclusive temple of wellness extending over 4,300 square metres, where body and soul are rejuvenated through the rediscovery of vital energy. Where water and fire live side by side in harmony: pools, saunas and relaxation areas

SAUNAS & POOLS
An outdoor Infinity pool merges with the horizon. The hotel also features an additional pool with both indoor and outdoor areas and the “Source Roccolino” whirlpool, that stretch into the gardens overlooking the lake.

The water area is completed by an indoor thalassotherapy pool “La Luna nel Lago” and the new Adults Only SPA whirlpool for deep relaxation. The Lefay SPA offers seven different types of saunas and six relaxation areas to remove the stresses of everyday life.

FITNESS
The Fitness area consists of a large gym overlooking the lake, equipped with Technogym’s latest equipment and a fitness studio especially for muscle toning activities and classes.

OUTDOOR PATH
The activities which are integral to the Lefay SPA Method, are held amongst the age-old trees and Mediterranean shrubs.

Directly overlooking the lake, the Resort’s large park comprises a running circuit, a fitness trail with eight stations to improve muscle elasticity and the therapeutic energy garden, consisting of five stations associated with ancient symbols and meanings.

BIO-ARCHITECTURE
A design integrated into the local landscape and inspired by lemon groves, traditional local buildings used for the cultivation of lemons, characterised by original stone and wood pillars. The building fits into the morphology of the landscape with minimal visual impact. The interiors use natural materials from the local area.

ENERGY & RESOURCES
A technological centre produces electricity, heating and cooling through clean, renewable sources such as biomass, cogeneration and solar panels, for a reduction in CO2 emissions of 1.130t year. The rainwater harvesting and the management of the laundry room are orientated towards maximum water savings.

TERRITORY
Thanks to its excellent local relationships, Lefay contributes to the promotion of Lake Garda and collaborates with local agencies and associations through partnerships, co-marketing activities and sponsorship of cultural, social and sports events.

PEOPLE
For us, the satisfaction of our colleagues is as important as that of our Guests. We pay great attention to the selection and professional development of our team through training activities, target systems for Staff motivation and multiple benefits. This is an approach that stimulates a relationship of mutual trust and a sense of belonging.

Rooms: 93

Price: from 318 EUR per night

Source: www.lefayresorts.com

Situated between Gardone Riviera and Fasano, l’Hotel Villa Capri offers its customers a comfortable stay. It is an exclusive 4 star Bed & Breakfast hotel located in a stunning position directly on the Lake of Garda and near the Vittoriale in Gardone Riviera.

Equipped with a swimming pool with lounger on its green lawn right on the lake’s edge, the luxury Hotel Villa Capri offers its customers a comfortable stay for a pleasant and relaxing holiday. All the rooms of the relais chateaux have a bath or shower, terrace or balcony, lake view, air-conditioning, satellite TV, hair dryer, safe and telephone.

ROOMS & SUITES
Elegant, refined and spacious, the rooms in Hotel Villa Capri have a terrace or balcony with view of the lake. Equipped with air-conditioning, satellite TV, hair dryer, safe, telephone, bath or shower and wc, they are extremely comfortable. An ideal choice for long stays.

JUNIOR SUITE
Elegant but above all spacious, the Junior Suite double room offers its guests a large drawing room in which to sit. Prestigious parquet welcomes visitors providing an intimate and refined atmosphere, while the spacious bathroom with bath or shower offers moments of pure relax at the days’ end. The balcony, wide and airy, gives a splendid view of the Lake of Garda.

DELUXE ROOM
Parquet flooring, a spacious bathroom with bath or shower and its splendid balcony with lake views makes this room truly special. Ideal for couples, it has air-conditioning, satellite TV and a safe.

SUPERIOR ROOM
Dedicated to those in search of a relaxing holiday, the superior double room is equipped with a large balcony or terrace with access to the garden and lake view. Ideal for couples, it has a bath or shower, air-conditioning, satellite TV and safe. All the comforts of an unforgettable holiday!

STANDARD ROOM
Directly facing the Lake of Garda, the standard double room has its own balcony, an ideal place to relax during cool summer evenings. Equipped with a shower, air-conditioning and satellite TV, it will ensure that your stay is pleasant.

GARDONE RIVIERA
Gardone Riviera has the privilege of hosting the Vittoriale degli Italiani, a complex of buildings, streets, squares, an open-air theatre, gardens and waterways. It was erected in 1921, by Gabriele d’Annunzio, in memory of the ‘inimitable life’ of the poet-soldier and the exploits of the Italians during the First World War.

In front of it, there is the monumental Loggia dei Caduti, which is the gateway to the historical centre of Gardone Sopra, full of picturesque alleyways, ancient steps and colourful houses enhanced by splendid flowers.

Nature is also the undisputed protagonist of Gardone Riviera. In addition to numerous hiking trails, the main open-air attractions include the Botanical Garden – André Heller Foundation.

It hosts around 3000 species of plants from all over the world. This incredible biodiversity is combined with contemporary sculptures and extraordinary landscaping to create a total work of art.

The relaxation continues on the lakeside promenade of Gardone Riviera, which allows a leisurely stroll along the lake shore, admiring the Isola del Garda floating and mirrored in the waters of the lake.

It is the meeting point for tourists and residents who can sit in the numerous bars, have an ice cream, an aperitif in one of the various pubs or dine in an elegant restaurant.

GOLF
Hotel Villa Capri is situated in a very lucky position for Golf enthusiasts. In the area there are 14 different golf courses (no more than an hour and half by car), and many of them are internationally recognised.

Some of these offer special rates for our guests. Call or write us if you need any further information. You can find our phone number and e-mail in the “Contact” page. It is possible to request a German native Golf instructor.

HORSE RIDING
Far from the coming and going of the coast and surrounded by the green Garda hills, you can find many stables where you can choose among different activities and riding programmes.

Rooms: 45

Price: from 287 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelvillacapri.com

On Lake Garda, just a few kilometres from the eminent and renowned resorts of Sirmione and Desenzano del Garda, stands the Luxury Spa Resort Hotel of Splendido Bay. Splendido Bay has 76 elegant rooms fitted out with modern amenities to help make your relaxing stay unforgettable.

The structure originated from a historic 17th-century palace which underwent a painstaking and precise restyling, preserving its original architectural features and decorative details, to create a unique contrast between Baroque and modern that renders this place truly distinguished.

Complementing the extensive range of luxury services are gourmet dining with top-quality ingredients, the Splendido You Spa for pampering yourself with moments of wellness, and a long list of outdoor activities you can indulge in during your stay at Splendido Bay.

ROOMS & SUITES
Relaxation and privacy characterise the 76 rooms of the Hotel Splendido Bay, with spectacular views of Lake Garda and its park.

To meet the modern needs of its guests, the hotel has undergone a major restyling that preserves and conserves the original architectural and decorative elements within a selection of rooms in the historic 17th-century palace. The elegantly yet soberly furnished rooms offer all the comforts of a refined 5-star hotel.

BAY SUITE
The Bay Suite is a true temple of comfort and relaxation, as an exclusive offering with direct views of the lake. Designer finishes characterise the romantic setting that creates a refined blend of simplicity and luxury.

The Bay Suite, unique in its kind, boasts two bedrooms (one with full lake views) featuring a king-size bed, two bathrooms (one with bathtub and one with shower) and a comfortable living/sitting room. To complete your relaxation, you can savour views of the lake whilst comfortably seated in the outdoor armchairs or stretched out on a deckchair on the private patio.

PANORAMIC SUITE
Our Panoramic Suites, overlooking the lake, represent the essence of contemporary style at Splendido Bay. These rooms are distinguished by their fabulous lake views that illuminate the room, the delicately decorated interior and the beautiful terrace where the blues of the lake and sky offer an enchanting panorama.

The Panoramic Suites boast two bedrooms (one with full lake views) with king-size beds, two bathrooms (one with bathtub and one with shower), a walk-in wardrobe and a comfortable living/sitting area.

JUNIOR SUITE DELUXE
The Deluxe Junior Suites, refined and bright with a comfortable king-size bed, are a true temple of comfort and relaxation, ideal for passing unforgettable moments of tranquillity and well-being. To complete your relaxation, you can savour views of the garden whilst comfortably seated in the armchairs on the private patio.

SUPERIOR ROOM
The simply elegant Superior rooms with a comfortable king-size bed are distinguished by their classic furnishings and warm tones. These rooms are located in an elegant 17th-century palace that conveys a dimension of peace and tranquillity, as the perfect setting for your relaxation. Designed for a functional and sophisticated stay, they offer views of the flanking lake or the garden.

DINING
The Favalli Group, which runs the resort, was founded 40 years ago, based on a strong passion for catering as the highlight of the offering. From breakfasts, aperitifs, quick snacks to gourmet cuisine, not to mention the wine store and the American bar, the choice and types of menus and locations will surprise you and enrich your stay no end.

BBAY
The restaurant offers hotel guests and external guests alike the opportunity to enjoy fine cuisine in an unrivalled location with lake views.

In addition to the à la carte menu for lunch to dinner, also in the afternoon during the high season, there is the possibility of savouring aperitifs or cocktails in the American Bar within the club house where there is even a wine bar, or at the beach bar facing the lake.

Then there are the tasty breakfasts with home-made products along with Sunday brunches offering variously themed menus. What’s new? The option to have lunch or dinner on the private beach or jetty.

AQUARIVA
The furnishings arranged in a perfectly chic maritime style, the twinkle of candles and the ever-present jazz-lounge music in the background become the ingredients for total relaxation. For the winter, Aquariva has two elegantly-furnished rooms.

The warm tones, the unfailing view of the lake and the ever-burning fireplace will ensure you won’t even miss the summer.  In the kitchen, Chef Paolo Favalli and a team of cooks will offer you traditional sea and land dishes revisited in a modern touch, with the utmost care and skill.

Aquariva’s wine cellar, run by patron Ivan Favalli, has more than 900 labels, including local, national and foreign wines along with a fine selection of Champagne.

IL RIVALE
An elegant restaurant in a 17th-century palace overlooking Lake Garda that brings to the table the authenticity of traditional Italian cuisine revisited and presented in a refined gourmet manner.

The starting point is the regional cuisine of Lombardy, which combines traditional recipes with the ancient wisdom and mastery of new preparation techniques. The restaurant’s prestigious wine cellar completes the offering, accompanying the Chef’s gastronomic works with the best national and international labels.

HONORÉ
Inaugurated in late July 2019, Honoré is the latest challenge for the Favalli brothers, with this fashionably-designed venue with meticulous attention to detail and the quality of the products and service offered to its clientèle. From breakfasts and pastries to the American bar and wine shop.

KUOKI
The modern concepts, all fully made in-house, range from breakfasts, brunches, aperitifs, light lunches and gourmet dinners with burgers, gourmet long-rising pizzas, fancy dishes and after dinner delights, with cocktails and wines by the glass. For those with a sweet tooth, there is a sophisticated pâtisserie along with a well-stocked wine store with the finest local and international labels.

WINE STORE
The Kuoki Wine Store is the perfect complement to an entirely unique and modern offering. More than 200 international and Italian labels are available, from the top-quality champagnes to our Italian classics. This prestigious selection is the perfect solution for a refined gift or a personal purchase.

SPA SPLENDIDO YOU
A little nest in which to relax and let yourself be nurtured – mind, body and soul. By selecting valuable collaborations with partner companies and cosmetic experts, we have chosen the philosophy of nourishing your skin with prestigious and guaranteed raw materials.

All the professional formulations utilised in our treatments can be found within the products you can take home with you to prolong the beneficial results obtained with our therapists.

The concept of our treatments is a harmony of manual massage and a personalised choice of cosmetics. The spa is accessible to both hotel guests and external patrons, upon advance reservation to ensure privacy and relaxation for all.

WELLNESS PATH
A corner of warmth where guests can savour the large heated indoor pool, the Zen Pool with chromotherapy and hydromassage, the Finnish Sauna, the Turkish Bath, the Emotional Showers with essences, the Ice Cascade, along with the relaxation area with a careful selection of organic herbal teas and fruit for a boost following the wellness programme.

INDOOR SWIMMING POOL
A beautiful indoor swimming pool, in which it is possible to do laps, is at the disposal of our friendly guests all year round. Poolside loungers allow for days of utter relaxation in a quiet and relaxing environment.

OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL
For a natural tan, there is a spacious Solarium by the pool and by the lake, with the impressive outdoor pool being perfect for cooling off on hot summer days. For those who do not want to renounce taking care of their body – even on holiday – the hotel has a wonderful lakeside promenade, a private jetty to enjoy the views or to hire a boat and visit the wonders of the lake.

CORPORATE EVENTS
Several meeting rooms, also with natural light, are available with different capacities. The service includes rooms and all catering services, along with the possibility of organising various team-building formulas and activities.

PRIVATE EVENTS
Thirty years’ experience in catering and serving private events. For christenings, birthdays, parties and weddings, every need and dream is fully expressed by customising both the menus and the available spaces.

Rooms: 76

Price: from 165 EUR per night

Source: www.splendidobay.com

In front of one of the most evocative corners of Sirmione, framed by the Castello Scaligero and the waters of Lake Garda, stands the Grand Hotel Terme.

A magical place, where the exterior beauty is reflected in and merges with the interiors. The rooms have the atmosphere of a historic and prestigious hotel; all the common areas overlook the lake and its constantly changing light.

Outside the view takes the breath away: the blue of the water brushes the green of the garden, a romantic private mooring awaits the boats returning from excursions, and the gaze is lost on the horizon among the magnificent mountains. The Grand Hotel Terme is the perfect spot to take a break from the world.

SUITE LA DIVINA
The unique Sirmione Suite with a view of Castle dock. Exclusive privacy in an elegant, 50 square-metre apartment, with a living room and large terrace on the lake. Sophisticate linen bedding, soft bathrobe and slippers available.

DINING
L’Orangerie, a restaurant with a reputation for excellence, is located inside the Grand Hotel Terme. The ambience is elegant, the interior hall has large windows giving a view of the lake.

The cuisine, open to outside influences, leaves nothing to chance: all the details are designed with the pleasure and wellness of guests in mind. The dishes are a blend of the tastes of the territory and Italian cuisine with a wine list of national and international labels.

The cuisine offers new and sophisticated taste experiences: from the lightness of the dressings to the elegance of the presentations, from the arrangements of the colours to the combinations of flavours. To finish, a range of pastries, the extraordinary creations of the master pastry chef.

To guarantee wellness at the table, the menu is created in collaboration with Anna Villarini, a biological nutritionist who promotes and applies the most authoritative nutritional recommendations.

The Bar Centomiglia offers an impeccable service to all guests, from the hotel and outside, from excellent aperitifs amidst the magnificiant décor to herbal teas with sweet and savoury accompaniments.

THERMAL MEDICAL SPA
The Thermal Medical SPA of Grand Hotel Terme is conceived in a way that puts every guest in the center of an exclusive thermal experience in a unique location, far from the city, surrounded by lake Garda and just a few steps away from Scaligero Castle in Sirmione.

We offer health and wellness programs, enforced by the benefits of thermal sulphurous water with iodine and bromine salts, by scientific evidence about its use and by our thermal know-how.

Each guest is welcomed in the SPA by a thermal medical doctor or by a beauty consultant that will indicate the best program to reach a specific goal, whether its physical or mental health or beauty. We offer nutritional evalutation services to balance the diet and to learn how to eat healthy and to maintain this style in time.

We treat skin problems (like psoriasis and dermatitis), breathing problems (for smokers and athletes), ear and osteoarticular problems (arthritis and muscle inflammation), vascular problems (vasculopathies) making use of the highest skills of medical specialists of Terme di Sirmione. Specialist consultancies and thermal health programs to prevent and cure, in a personalized experience.

For Terme di Sirmione wellness is a state of both physical and mental health and balance. For this reason we prepared for our guests #MentalWellness experiences: yoga and mindfulness programs to rediscover oneself, find the inner center and regain the deep connection between body and mind.

In our Thermal Medical SPA every guest can enrich their thermal journey with a personalized wellness experience thanks to aesthetic treatments for face and body by Terme di Sirmione Method, that uses antiinflammatory, draining, soothing properties of thermal mud and water.

THERMAL POOL
Thermal pool with sulphurous water with iodine and bromine salts 36°C open all year round. The enveloping heat of thermal water is beneficial for skin, muscles, joints. It helps to relieve tension and stress. It stimulates the circulation and helps regain balance and the sensation of wellbeing.

Our guests can try for free Thermal Water Yoga, yoga performed in the thermal pool which, thanks to the absence of gravity, allows you to take positions with little effort, making it suitable for everyone.

SPA CASTELLO
A SPA with an exclusive lake view for a total wellness: sauna, hydromassage, ice cascade, turkish bath, emotional and bucket showers. The SPA is available for an extra fee, upon booking in the hotel.

RELAXATION AREAS
Tranquillity and privacy with a lake view. In our relaxation areas with herbal tea corner you can restore physical and mental balance finding the peace of mind. Relax on comfortable sun loungers facing the lake or take part in the Thermal water Yoga or Yoga Face experiences included in your stay.

GYM
Latest generation machinery to stay fit even on vacation. The Personal Training service is available, offering personalized training programs or physiotherapy sessions with specialized physiotherapists to treat muscle tension. Guests can try the Fit for Burn included in the stay for free.

MEDICAL CONSULTANCIES
For over 130 years we take care of your Health. Our staff of highly specialized experts is at your service to treat health, skin, joint problems and to help you improve the diet, starting from nutritional evaluation.

THERMAL HEALTH PROGRAMS
In our Thermal Medical SPA we welcome you in total safety to accompany you during a treatment program based on scientific evidence and certified and authorized protocols.

Thermal therapy is recognized for its preventive, healing and rehabilitative benefits important for treatment of chronic respiratory and cardiovascular diseases as well as nervous and osteomuscular system problems.

YOGA & MIND
Like our body, the mind needs special care. Restore positive energy flow, find emotional balance and put back in order your thoughts thanks to:

• Yoga for breath: a complex of yoga positions and breathing techniques (pranayama) to relax and reactivate the life force of mind and body
• Thermal Water Yoga: Yoga performed in the thermal water pool at about 37 Cº, it promotes micro and macrocirculation, muscle elasticity and proper posture. Useful to fight anxiety and stress.
• Fit&Mind: Dynamic yoga positions to tone the body and stimulate metabolism. An excellent remise en forme treatment.

HEALTHY FOOD
Starting from nutritional and anthropometric evaluation, our specialist will compose a personalised nutritional plan, that consider specific needs of each guest. During your stay you can choose healthy, balanced and tasty dishes from our menu made using only best quality ingredients.

BODY TREATMENTS
For even more profound wellness. Terme di Sirmione Method body treatments use hydrating, draining, soothing and antiinflammatory properties of thermal mud and water, to make the skin soft and hydrated, improve fluids circulation, extend muscles and stimulate circulation.

MASSAGES
In our Thermal Medical SPA you can choose one of 50-minute massages: relaxing, enveloping, draining or extending, localized on a specific area or a full-body massage. To reduce muscle tension, remove excess liquids, make your skin perfectly hydrated and elasticized thanks to natural products.

SWIMMING POOLS & HYDROMASSAGES
Aquaria is more than 15.000 square metres of wellness, of which 700 contains thermal water. Swimming pools, hydromassages, vascular path, effervescent beds where to immerse and reborn. The infinity pool with fresh water seems to blend with the landscape, and the view gets totally lost in the waters of lake Garda.

THERMAL SWIMMING POOLS
Sulphurous water with bromide and iodide salts relaxing and healing your body. The thermal water is rich in active ingredients that have a positive effect on the body: optimise its benefits by resting for intervals of 30 minutes

KNEIPP PATH
A path of treatments dedicated to the health of the legs. The path is conducted in two crescent swimming pools and water corridors at 24°C and 34°C, equipped with side hydromassage with adjustable height. The action of the water jets combined with the temperature range reactivates the peripheral circulation and tones the skin.

HYDROMASSAGES
Cervical hydromassage MUSA: hydromassage tub with 22 cervical water jets. The seats are lit with lights that alternate the natural colours of the water. The effect? Relaxing and spectacular.

SAUNAS & STEAM BATHS
Finnish, mediterranean, Turkish bath, steam bath, roman bath: many ways to prove the benefit of heat on skin. Through sweat toxins are eliminated and heartbeat frequency is stimulated, equal to a mild physical exercise. In addition the skin looks softer and brighter. Find out the details of each step to live a complete experience, increasing the benefits and regaining balance.

Rooms: 57

Price: from 473 EUR per night

Source: www.termedisirmione.com

Do you need some rest and relaxation? Would you like to take some wonderful excursions? Or taste typical dishes and local wines? These are the things that evoke the image of our ideal holiday, the desire to take refuge in an oasis of well-being that allows us to detach, from the rhythms of everyday life.

Add to that the words Heat, Water, Spa, Pools, Massages, Mud therapy, Essential oils, Beauty Farm, Ayurveda: and the dream becomes reality at our Hotel, Ocelle Thermae & Spa. Our Thermal Hotel & SPA in Sirmione on Lake Garda is only 750 metres south of the historical town centre, which you can reach on foot along an enchanting Lakeside promenade.

During your days, you can choose what to do among the many attractions that the strategic location of our hotel allows you to reach in a few steps or with our private transfer. Sirmione’s greatest attraction is the famous Scaliger Castle, located right at the entrance to the town and you can enjoy a breath-taking 360° view of Lake Garda by climbing to the top of its tower.

If instead you love to watch the sun go down and the sky fill up with wonderful shades of red, we suggest an aperitif in one of the characteristic bars on the small squares of Sirmione.

At the end of the day you can relax and unwind in our Hotel with a SPA that offers you several wellness options, including saunas, steam baths, relaxation rooms and herbal teas. For more information click here.

Once you arrive parking is no longer a problem, because our 4–star superior hotel boasts two large private car parks: an external one just in front of reception and one underground to keep your cars safe. Remember to book it in advance.

MAJOR WELLNESS SUITE
Luxurious inter-communicating rooms with two king-size beds, two bathrooms and an elegant bathtub with a 360-degree view of Lake Garda and the surrounding landscape.

FAMILY ROOM
Two inter-communicating rooms with balconies, two king-size beds, two elegant bathrooms and views of the surrounding landscape.

EXECUTIVE SPA SUITE
Enchanting! Spacious, bright, Lake–front Suite with relaxation grotto and Sensory shower all at your fingertips.

JUNIOR SUITE LAKE FRONT
Room with a view of the Lake where you can admire the beauty of Lake Garda as soon as you open your eyes, or just before you close them.

LAKE FRONT SUITE
Relaxing and romantic suite with a spectacular view over the Lake and Sirmione’s Scaliger Castle, where you can spend unforgettable moments of tranquillity and well-being.

THE BREAKFAST
Breakfast is the main meal of the day and made properly, provides us with just the right amount of energy to deal with everyday life.

With your well-being in mind, we offer a wide range of traditional temptations, including fantastic homemade cakes, local meats and cheeses, fresh fruit in season, different types of bread with our home-made jams; all served with a smile and great coffee, we give your day the best “Good morning”!

BEACH POOL & BAR
If you want to enjoy your Hotel with Thermal Swimming Pool by drinking a few cocktails by the Lake…you’re in the right place. We have a beach bar offering the best cocktails on Lake Garda, which will be served to you right beside the pool or on the beach. What are you waiting for?

THE LUNCH
Enjoying leisurely meals on holiday is a must, which is why we suggest you taste the many dishes on offer from our Chef, take your time and enjoy our Lake–view Restaurant in Sirmione. Carefree dining? Absolutely! We’ll take care of everything.

You can choose from among the many Sirmione restaurants that our staff will be happy to suggest, advise and book for you according to your wishes. Are you looking for a romantic restaurant in Sirmione…or dinner by the Lake? Maybe one of our typical regional bars? With us, all your wishes come true.

WEDDINGS ON GARDA LAKE
If you are looking for a perfect location for your wedding on Lake Garda, close your eyes and dream … we have everything you need to make your day unforgettable. Your dream of love becomes a reality at Hotel Ocelle Thermae & Spa.

A perfect location for a fairytale wedding In Sirmione and for a Wedding overlooking Lake Garda. We will be happy to host you and your guests at our facility and with you realize what will be the most beautiful day of your life.

MEETINGS & EVENTS
Are you looking for an ideal location for your business meetings? Hotel Ocelle in Sirmione is for you. 4-Star Ocelle Thermae & Spa Hotel is a completely new business, conceived in early 2018 and located on the shores of Lake Garda.

In addition to being the perfect destination for regeneration, it is also the ideal setting for corporate meetings, team–building and business meetings of all kinds. In fact, we have an interview room, which can be set up to suit all requirements.

OCELLE THERMAE & SPA
Hotel Ocelle & Spa on Lake Garda is located in the beautiful Sirmione peninsula. We offer our guests a unique, refined and exclusive setting and our priority is to offer warm, friendly, and welcome hospitality. At the Ocelle Thermae Hotel & SPA we are dedicated to our guests’ interests, wishes and needs.

The confidentiality, professionalism and expertise of our staff as they take care of your every need during your stay with us will remain a long-cherished memory in your heart and mind.

Whether it’s just for a weekend or a real holiday, the Ocelle Thermae & SPA Hotel is the solution you need to regenerate and regain your equilibrium, improving your physical and mental state, while regaining energy and vitality.

The thermal water of the Sirmione peninsula is classified as mineral water, bacteriologically pure and hyperthermal, because it flows at a temperature of 69°.
Based on its chemical-physical characteristics, Sirmione thermal water is identified as salso-bromo-iodine

THE THERMAL SWIMMING POOL
The thermal water of Sirmione is famous throughout the world for its many benefits, ranging from dermatological to vascular. Used for crenotherapy, the thermal water is rich in minerals so beneficial to our body that the official thermal protocol has been approved by the Italian Health Service for many years.

This precious water originates in the Baldo basin, descends to 2000 metres below sea level where it reaches a temperature of 69°, then pours into the source of the Boiola where it is channelled into two wells; Virgil and Catullus.

PSYCHO-PSYSICAL WELLBEING
There are two main components, sulphur and salso-bromo-iodine, which have exfoliating, anti-inflammatory and immune-stimulating properties, all to promote the regeneration of psycho-physical well-being.

For a complete treatment, our experienced operators recommend a 15/25-minute stay in a tub followed by deep rehydration. To avoid oxidation of your precious objects (bracelets, necklaces, earrings) we suggest you do not wear them during the spa treatment.

AYURVEDA MASSAGE
Body massage that dissolves muscle tension and relieves accumulated stress, attenuating and smoothing the imbalances in the three fundamental energies.

THERMAL FACE CLEANING
The use of mud and thermal water from Sirmione helps facilitate the elimination of impurities and cell renewal, improves hydration, elasticity and promotes the restoration of skin balance.

TOTAL BODY THERMAL MUD
As in ancient times your body will be covered with hot and cold mud based on clay and bromide-iodine water from the spa so that the minerals contained in them will bring you benefits against pain, excellent benefits also for water retention, and a deep purification of the body.

COUPLES RITUAL
The ritual is carried out within the Private Spa in total autonomy. Start with the flavored salt scrub performed inside the Turkish bath, leaving a smooth and purified skin.

It then continues with a whirlpool with oriental fragrances. Finally, the treatment is concluded with the selfapplication of coconut oil which gives nourishment to the skin. All accompanied by a plate of fruit and champagne.

NUVOLA BED
Winding in sulfuric and salsobromoiodic thermal water. This bandage with the precious thermal water of Sirmione, is strongly remineralizing and restorative thanks to theimposing presence of sulfur and minerals.

CCUDDLE OF GARDA LAKE
Enveloped and pampered by the muscular benefit of the cloud bed The body brush is a peeling performed by natural bristle brushes, which have revitalizing and nourishing properties for the skin, improving microcirculation, promoting the elimination of excess liquids. The treatment will be completed by a massage with a note of oilessential with lemon scent and astringent properties.

THE PRIVATE BEACH 
Here you will find the perfect atmosphere to spend your ideal leisurely holiday. You will enjoy moments of relaxation on the shores of Lake Garda in our Hotel with private beach, take in the sun as you come out of the water and lie down to relax on our numerous sunbeds.

Hotel Ocelle also boasts a vast infinity pool, both internal and external; one of which offers the entire family the benefits of thermal water.

THE MILLE MIGLIA
The 2022 edition will present an absolute news for the reminiscent of 1000 Miglia: for the first time, the direction of travel of the race will be reversed compared to the last years, returning to the counterclockwise direction of many editions of the original speed race.

On June 15th there will be hundreds of cars at the starting line to give life to a show that is a symbol of Italian excellence. In the early afternoon of June 15th the race-museum will pass through Sirmione, and right in front of Hotel Ocelle Thermae & Spa.

One of the last stages before ending at the finish line, as usual, in the city of Brescia. It will be our pleasure to organize reserved seats for our guests, directly in the front row next to the road, to allow you to comfortably admire the passage of this open-air museum, sipping an Ocelle-style aperitif.

WALKS AROUND GARDA LAKE 
Lake Garda is one of the favourite holiday destinations in Italy. Every year many tourists flock to the shores and visit the cities in its vicinity. However, nature and the surrounding landscape also provide interesting walks offering natural greenery, history and an enviable food and wine culture.

For lovers of nature and greenery, Lake Garda certainly provides opportunities to discover the hidden side of a landscape beyond the usual tourist routes. The staff at Ocelle are at your complete disposal to help you find the best excursions on Lake Garda.

THE BEACHES
A few steps from our hotel you will find the Seychelles of Sirmione: clear and crystalline waters with outcropping slabs of stone that enable you to walk over them or just soak in the sun: a real holiday paradise.

From this enchanting place you can admire the breath-taking sunset, one of the best sunsets on Lake Garda; seeing is believing! Are you ready to book your dream holiday in Sirmione?

GOLF
The golf region of Lake Garda is a unique experience for every fan of this sport. The beautiful golf courses of the Garda as well as having been designed in a particular and individual way blend harmoniously and uniquely with the various faces of the territory, whose beauty has always made this region a popular tourist destination.

The fields are practicable all year round and represent an excellent challenge for both beginners and more experienced golfers. We want to facilitate our guests with special prices for some of the best golf courses on Lake Garda. The fields where you can take advantage of this agreement are:

• Arzaga Golf Club (22km from our Hotel)
• Chervò Golf (22km from our Hotel)
• Garda Golf I hosted the Open Italy of 2018 (10km from our Hotel)

Rooms: 46

Price: from 185 EUR per night

Source: www.hotelocellesirmione.it

Hotel Sogno lies in a very quiet village in Valtenesi, area of vines and olive-trees, castles and churches, where traditions are still present in people’s faces and places. Everything here helps creating a magic atmosphere reminding you of the past.

In San Felice fishermen still cast their nets at sunset, swans lay their eggs, early in the morning the only noise you can hear is that of nature, of waves breaking on the seashore, of gulls trying to catch some food and the Isle of Garda, where St. Francis of Assisi founded an hermitage for minor friars, its neo gothic palace and the wonderful Italian and English gardens.

Amongst the many services which the Hotel Sogno offers, the opportunity to moor your boat is certainly one to bear in mind.We offer a number of mooring buoys right in front of the hotel.

Just give us a call before you arrive, to let us know the type of boat you will be arriving in and book your spot.When you arrive at the buoy a member of our staff will pick you up at our floating jetty, and we will help you to moor your boat safely.

THE SUITES
On 2nd floor of house, easy to reach by lift. Great, well-furnished and equipped accommodation: open space bedroom & living room with a sofa, top bathroom with shower box and bath, sauna. “Chopard” bathroom amenities. LCD TV with DVD reader, telephone, safe, air conditioning/heating, minibar. Wi-Fi. Balcony lakeside.

LAKEVIEW TERRACE
This is the heart of our summer dining scene. Open every day for lunch and dinner. Free tender service for guests. Private jetty and mooring.

LEMON TREE GAZEBO
The ultimate in romance, whatever the season, the Lemon Tree Gazebo can be heated if required and boasts superb views of the lake.

THE DINING ROOM
The dining room is furnished with a fireplace and Tyrolean style stube parlour, creating a pleasant,welcoming atmosphere: it is suitable for small meetings or work breakfasts and can seat up to 50 people.

EVENTS
Situated directly on the lake front, the Sogno is the perfect venue to welcome your guests…Receptions, banquets and any other events you want to celebrate. We will be delighted to help you organise the details, from flowers to boat rental to transport your guests here over the water, baby-sitting service and anything else that could help to make your day memorable.

The welcoming atmosphere and the classy small restaurant which connects with the Lemon Tree Gazebo in the garden on the lake front and the atmospheric lakeside terrace ensure an extra-special atmosphere that can’t be found in any other hotel.

One particular highlight of our hotel is the Sogno Restaurant: We will help you design your menu and select the perfect wine pairings to create memorable moments and an unforgettable day.

Rooms: 35

Price: from 181 EUR per night

Source: www.sognogarda.it

In a splendid position sloping down towards the Lake, Villa del Sogno is a romantic “fin de siècle” Villa surrounded by a large centuries-old park, planted with tall trees and flowering gardens. The superb Terrace overlooking the azure water of Lake Garda has always enchanted travellers from all over the world.

Built in 1904 by the German silk industrialist Maximilian Heydweiller in a neoclassical style, today it is an exclusive and welcoming location in which the rooms and the suites, all furnished in different ways, offer the most modern comforts.

THE HISTORY
At the end of the nineteenth century, in the heart of the greatest period of development and transformation, Heydweiller Maximilian Friedrich, a leading member of the “dynasty” of silk industrialist Heydweiller from Krefeld in Germany, came to Gardone Riviera.

He bought a large portion of property, which probably belonged to the family of Faustino Cipani in Fasano and extended from the steep hills of “Gardone Sopra” to the lake shore of “Fasano”.

Numerous buildings, cottages and farmhouses belonged to the property; Maximilian Heydweiller was particularly impressed by a piece of land located on the top of a hill with a beautiful view of the lake, and in early 1900 commissioned the Architects “Voltz & Wimmer” from Strasbourg to build a representative prestigious house which had to become his residence.

The house was called “Villa Garda”. Villa Garda quickly became one of the most popular destinations of the aristocracy and the bourgeoisie from Italy, Germany and Austria-Hungary, who were passing through on Lake Garda.

In 1916, His Royal Highness the Duke of Aosta, commander of the 3rd Army, ordered the Military Command of Garda to requisition several villas and hotels in Gardone Riviera to convert them during the war years into War and Convalescent Hospital to care for the wounded returning from the front.

Villa Garda was deemed suitable to accomodate the Senior Officers in convalescence. This use of the house lasted until 1918, when the First World War came to an end.

The Military Command of Garda then left all properties acquired by the seizure against the German owners in the hands of the National Association Fighters until the time when the State authorized their sale.

In 1921 Giovanni Breda, a very wealthy man, decided to buy the vast property which belonged to the family Heydweiller in Fasano.

After taking possession of Villa Garda, Ing. Giovanni Breda, who had already had positions of great responsibility and a lot of prestige in the field of entrepreneurship, decided, after the mid-thirties, to realize his idea, which he had long dreamed of: to convert Villa Garda, his personal residence, into a first class hotel.

So in 1938, on the occasion of the new tourist season, Giovanni Breda decided to change the name of the villa and inaugurated the Hotel Villa del Sogno. In the first years of its activity, the hotel maintained a good level of employment, but in 1942 due to the inability to procure the necessary supplies and provisions, Giovanni Breda was forced to close the hotel.

The postwar period announced big changes. At Lake Garda many tourism entrepreneurs were involved in renewing their facilities, new hotels were opened and the first campsites were built. Giovanni Breda pledged again to return to the prewar Villa del Sogno prestige and selected customers began to visit Villa del Sogno and confirmed from year to year their presence.

In Spring 1986, the entire property of the Hotel Villa del Sogno, including all forniture and the great park that covers over 35,000 square meters was purchased by the Calderan Family, which is still taking care of the Villa with love and passion.

ROOMS & SUITES
The beautiful Villa overlooking the lake offers its guests elegant Suites with breathtaking panoramic views and modern amenities to ensure a relaxing stay and romantic holidays at Lake Garda.

HEYDWEILLER SUITE
Large Suite in Liberty style, 60 MQ. lake view without terrace on the ground floor of the Villa, it was once used as a billiard room. It has a large glass door which separates the living room from the sleeping room together with a large fireplace in style.

TOWER SUITE
Large Suite, 50 MQ on the top floor of the Villa with the Tower, in which a 12 MQ wellness centre with Jacuzzi has been created with access to an exclusive 20 MQ large private terrace on the roof.

You can enjoy a breathtaking view of the whole lake as well as the beautiful Vittoriale, the house of Gabriele D’annunzio, to which the furnishing of the room has been inspired.

VISTA SUITE
Large Suite, 60 MQ, on the top floor of the villa with a private wellness centre of 12 MQ with Jacuzzi and massage bed as well as a 18 MQ large terrace with a breathtaking view of the whole lake and the surrounding mountains. Its furnishing is in Biedermeier Style with wooden floor, marble bathroom with shower.

RESTAURANT MAXIMILIAN
A pleasant evening overlooking the lake… A delicious dinner on the terrace to celebrate a special moment and make it an unforgettable one… The soft candlelight for looking through things and for dreaming…..

The magic of a place to stop time and steal the deepest emotions, thanks to Bacchus, the alchemy of cooking and caring.. discreet and welcoming … The restaurant “Maximilian” offers unforgettable dinners by candlelight in summer on the terrace overlooking the lake.

It offers an à la carte Menu with typical dishes of Italian cuisine with a modern twist and a wine list with the best Italian wines which boasts the “red Bunch” in the Guide Michelin.

Weekly we propose a menu with typical products of our region to promote the culinary traditions of Lake Garda and in Summer a Flaming menu. Reservation is required. It ‘s open daily in the summer season from h. 20:00 to h. 22.00.

GARDEN BAR & RESTAURANT
The Garden Bar & Restaurant by the pool overlooking the lake is perfect for refreshments on summer days, between a cooling dip in the water and sunbathing. Cold dishes and salads, pasta, fish and grilled meat dishes can be found on the menu. Open from May to September from h. 11.00 a.m. to h. 6:00 p.m.

AMERICAN BAR
The American Bar provides a list of the best cocktails and spirits. It is dedicated to those who don’t want to give up the sweet fragrance of Cuban tobacco, the taste of a decades-old Armagnac along with the sound of an old piano.

The America Bar on the terrace of the Villa allows seeing the distant lights almost asleep on the lake tracing the path of memories with passion and serenity.

The American Bar serves also the “All Day Lunch” menu which offers all the typical dishes of Italian cuisine and the opportunity to dine free when and where you want: in your room or on the terrace from 12:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Open from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

WEDDINGS ON GARDA LAKE
Thanks to its unique location, the beautiful landscape, its romantic charm, Villa del Sogno is also a perfect location for special events and ceremonies. The villa can host weddings, ceremonies and gala dinners for a limited number of guests.

The restaurant Maximilian can accomodate 60 people on the terrace and in two rooms of 60 and 30 people respectively. Starting from 2018 our villa can be the right location for civil weddings.

EVENTS
Throughout the season, the Hotel offers its guests pleasant musical evenings. The importance of the participating musicians has grown over the course of the years. The musical calendar of Villa del Sogno, has become so significant that it also attracts outside audiences. Events are held on the Terrace in summer or inside the American Bar on other evenings of the year.

THE PARK
The Villa is situated on the top of a hill surrounded by an old park of 35.000 square metres, a botanical garden full of innumerable and rare plants.

In 1903 the German silk industrialist Maximilian Heydweiller bought a large piece of land which stretched from the extreme hilly areas of “Gardone Sopra” to the lake shore of Fasano and commissioned the architects “Volz & Wimmer” of Strasburg to plan a prestigious and representative Villa.

The famous botanist Wilhelm Halm, to whom Gardone Riviera owes the fame of “Garden City”, was assigned to change the hill into a large and valuable park.

The splendid location offers the Hotel Villa del Sogno a wide, unique and bright view of the Lake Garda which seems to lie at its foot like a calm blue carpet that offers different emotions at the changing of every new light. Gabriele D’Annunzio called the terrace of Villa del Sogno: The most beautiful terrace of Lake Garda.

THE SWIMMING POOL
The swimming pool of the Hotel is situated in the park close to the tennis court and one of the neoclassical temples that enrich the charm of teh garden. It measures 15 m. x 8 m. It has a maximum depth of 1.50 m. and is purified naturally with sea salt.

For all guests a parasol and two sunbeds as well as pool towels are provided at the pool. The bathrooms with heated showers and the dressing rooms ensure the special comfort that characterizes Villa del Sogno even in this area.

TENNIS
A tennis court with synthetic grass can be found in our park – an ideal place to practice this sport and relax. It costs Euro 15.00 per hour. Rackets and balls are available free of charge at the reception. On request you can book lessons with a professional instructor.

SPA & FITNESS
In our wellness center, professional staff will be at your disposal for beauty treatments and relaxing massages on request and upon reservation. Our treatments have been conceived in order to harmonize body mind and soul.

Our goal is to offer our guests an unforgettable holiday in the wonderful frame of our Villa del Sogno and Lake Garda, full of colours and flavours, where nature is the predominant element.

GARDA LAKE
Lake Garda is the largest and brightest of the Italian lakes, with its unique climate, its “Limonaie” (lemon houses) and its shores, which are large and welcoming in the southern part, steep and mountainous in the windy northern part.

Lake Garda with its centuries-old olive trees, which give unique oil, full of sweet fragrance and of excellent quality. Lake Garda with its clear water, which allows swimming as well as all types of water sports.

Sailing, which finds its highest expression in the international race of “Centomiglia” together with golf, played in numerous courses located among the hills, which offer great images of the lake.

Lake Garda offers the chance to choose among all water sports, walks on the beach and in the hinterland, visits to historic towns, shopping, typical local food and wine tours and everything a wide variety of tourist cities can offer in terms of entertainment and fun for every age and taste.

The area is also rich in monuments and memories of the history of Italy, which are often a destination for sightseeing and tours.

GARDONE RIVIERA
An illustrious personality of Austrian origin, Luigi Wimmer, decided to build the first hotel in Gardone Riviera, having found enormous benefits from the stay in this poetic area. In a short time Gardone became an exclusive destination for tourists from all over Europe.

The great poet Gabriele D’Annunzio chose to live on the hills behind this area, building the Cittadella of Vittoriale, an eclectic miscellany of buildings and heterogeneous styles suspended in an atmosphere of the past.

From 1943 to 1945 Gardone was the theatre of the Social Republic, ceding its historic buildings for use by various government ministries.Time has brought additional fascination to this place with its ancient atmosphere, in which narrow lanes wind among charming villas with sumptuous gardens.

Nature and art merge, creating unique and fascinating environments such as the fabulous Villa Alba and the original Hruska botanic gardens. The exceptionally mild climate makes a stay in Gardone Riviera throughout the year particularly pleasant.

CRUISE ON GARDA LAKE
A fleet of twenty units that daily ply the waters of the lake are the naval transport network that the Lake Garda offers. Fast and modern hydrofoils, smooth motorboats and traditional paddle steamers are some of the ways, in which visitors can approach the most interesting and picturesque villages:

• Malcesine
• Sirmione
• Riva della Garda
• Limone
• Torri del Benaco.

On board, you will enjoy the typical sparkling air of the Lake Garda, admiring from a different and new point of view the many beautiful sites that the large lake offers its visitors.

ARENA OF VERONA
One of the best-preserved Roman Amphitheatres, it dates back to the first half of the 1st century B.C. The splendid Arena is sheltered in the central Piazza Bra and is considered the icon of Verona.

Long used for spectacles such as battles between gladiators, jousts, and tournaments, today it is considered the most important open-air lyric theatre. Every summer it hosts the Lyric Festival, a major opera event boasting prestigious titles such as Verdi’s Aida, Puccini’s Tosca and Bizet’s Carmen.

SANTA GIULIA MUSEUM
The historic centre of the city of Brescia is home to the rich and varied museum complex of Santa Giulia, based in the Benedictine convent of San Salvatore and Santa Giulia, founded in 753 B.C. by the Lombardian king Desiderio.

Reopened with a splendid new look after nearly a decade of restoration work, completed in 1998, the museum offers two paths to visitors: one based on the history of the museum itself, and the other, more general, divided into historic areas. In addition, there are various temporary exhibitions dedicated to individual artists and periods.

BOTANICAL GARDEN
Nature and art merge to create a unique environment for a sensory voyage to recover harmony of the body and spirit: the Hruska Botanical Gardens.

This magical place, owned by the ‘André Heller’ Foundation since 1998, was created by Arturo Hruska, who collected approximately 500 species of plants from 1910 to 1971 , also recreating their natural environments and microclimates.

The park also boasts sculptures by important internationally known artists such as Keith Haring and, in the summer period, it becomes an attractive setting for events and of contemporary art happenings.

LAKE TOURS
Thanks to the passion of the inhabitants for this land, along with the natural conformation of the territory and the particular climatic conditions that characterize the eastern area of the Garda, new and diverse ways have been created to enjoy the best that the lake offers.

You may explore the Strada dei Vini (wine road) and the flavours of Lake Garda to discover typical products offered by many agricultural businesses of the region, or try adventures in naturalistic and archaeological excursions aboard underwater viewing vessels; discover the phases of production of the ancient quarters with which the Valle delle Cartiere di Toscolano was once populated, visit the Neogothic-Venetian villas that dominate the Isola della Garda or enjoy the breathtaking panorama offered by the Rocca of Manerba and the Terrace of the Brivido of Tremosine.

ENTERTAINMENT PACKAGES
Gardone Riviera and the hotel Villa del Sogno are located just a few kilometres from the most interesting and varied entertainment and diversions the area of Garda Lake offers:

• aquatic parks,
• theme parks
• natural parks
• a zoo.

On the eastern shore of the lake there are the major and most important amusement parks. Gardaland, in Castelnuovo della Garda, among the largest and best-known parks in Europe; Movieland and Canevaworld in Lazise, for enjoying breathtaking dives into pools and cinematographic sets; Parco Natura Viva and Zoosafari in Bussolengo, to discover rare animal species, and Jungle Adventure in Lumini, to test your skills on tightropes and rope bridges in a natural setting.

There are also numerous facilities on the southern part of the lake, including Waterland and Acquapark Altomincio. All the parks can be easily reached by car and also offer a network of shuttle bus services.

EXCURSIONS
The Parco Alto Garda offers a wide range of open-air activities in contact with nature. The close network of trails winding around the mountain peaks of the park is the ideal destination for hikers seeking peace and picturesque views. For sports lovers, the park offers and infinity of possible options for the most diverse tastes:

• white-water rafting
• horseback riding
• mountain bikes
• parasailing
• hang-gliders
• archery
• sports fishing.

GOLF
Golf stands among the activities that can be practiced in this area. Playing Golf on Lake Garda is a unique experience thanks to the beautiful golf courses designed in a very special way that blend with the many faces of the landscape typical of the areas of Lake Garda.

The courses are practiced throughout the year and present a challenge for both beginners and passionate players. The Hotel Villa del Sogno is located just at a short distance from five of the most famous golf courses at Lake Garda. Each course has its own peculiarities and characteristics that make the sport more fun and exciting.

Rooms: 35

Price: from 222 EUR per night

Source: www.villadelsogno.it