San Felice, Moniga, Manerba, Padenghe, Desenzano
Tour
Let's start from San Felice del Benaco where, just outside the centre, you will find the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine , a small church from the 1400s. Small boats depart from the Port of San Felice to take you to the Island of Garda (to be booked before leaving, visitable only if led by a guide) located 600 m from the shore and characterized by a wonderful building with an equally wonderful garden.
Manerba
Once back on the mainland, move to Manerba .
The second visit requires a little physical effort... The Rocca di Manerba can be reached on foot from the center or from the upper car park.
With a short walk you will reach the top, where the Cross stands and from which you will enjoy a breathtaking landscape! For the more trained, we recommend to walk down towards the Sasso, another strategic point from which you can admire the beauty of the lake.
From here you can continue the day by stopping for lunch at the Rino restaurant (where we suggest you to try the tagliolini with whitefish, one of the fish from our lake). Since we are here in Valtenesi, a wine production area, our advice is to taste a fresh glass of Chiaretto .
Padenghe
After you've had your fill, a nice walk in Padenghe , along the lakefront, is what you need! At Bar Copelia you can enjoy a good ice cream or a granita by the lake.
In Padenghe, on top of the hill you will find the Castle: here, immersed in silence and in the cool even on the hottest days, we are certain that you too will find "peace of mind" like us. Continue the day with an aperitif at the Madai Kiosk (here we recommend the classic Pirlo from Brescia, with Campari or Aperol, white wine and sparkling water).
Desenzano
As a last stop, Desenzano . For dinner we recommend the starred restaurant Esplanade and, afterwards, a romantic walk through the streets of Desenzano.
Manerba
Once back on the mainland, move to Manerba .
The second visit requires a little physical effort... The Rocca di Manerba can be reached on foot from the center or from the upper car park.
With a short walk you will reach the top, where the Cross stands and from which you will enjoy a breathtaking landscape! For the more trained, we recommend to walk down towards the Sasso, another strategic point from which you can admire the beauty of the lake.
From here you can continue the day by stopping for lunch at the Rino restaurant (where we suggest you to try the tagliolini with whitefish, one of the fish from our lake). Since we are here in Valtenesi, a wine production area, our advice is to taste a fresh glass of Chiaretto .
Padenghe
After you've had your fill, a nice walk in Padenghe , along the lakefront, is what you need! At Bar Copelia you can enjoy a good ice cream or a granita by the lake.
In Padenghe, on top of the hill you will find the Castle: here, immersed in silence and in the cool even on the hottest days, we are certain that you too will find "peace of mind" like us. Continue the day with an aperitif at the Madai Kiosk (here we recommend the classic Pirlo from Brescia, with Campari or Aperol, white wine and sparkling water).
Desenzano
As a last stop, Desenzano . For dinner we recommend the starred restaurant Esplanade and, afterwards, a romantic walk through the streets of Desenzano.