Located right where the Italian Alps meets Lake Garda you find the stunning town of Riva del Garda. As it is the second largest town on Lake Garda it is not surprising that the town has a lot to offer, beautiful cobbled alleyways, a wide choice of restaurants and bars, shops and a haven of sports shops for those looking for a bit of adrenaline and adventure.

The town is stretched along the harbour, expanding out with small winding streets up in to the mountains. It is a popular spot for cyclists with a range of different routes available as well as windsurfers and sailors alike, with the best wind conditions on Lake Garda found at the north of the Lake

Location: On the north coast of Lake Garda

Airports: Approximately 1 – 1.5 hour drive from Verona airport, 2 hours from Milan Bergamo airport. Browse our guide on how to reach Riva del Garda from all the major airports.

Accessible by Bus/Train: Catch a bus from Rovereto where there is a train station

Popular for: Adventure, Mountain scenery, Hiking & Climbing, Cycling

The local market takes place in the centre of town every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. There is also a weekly farmers market on a Friday morning.

Don’t miss…

• Drive over to Lake Tenno, a stunning small lake with turquoise waters surronded by green woods and small medieval villages
• Spend a day relaxing at Sabbioni beach which has great facilities including a cafe, bar, floating pontoons and life guard
• For those with a little extra energy, hike up to the Santa Barbara church, a small chapel above Riva built in 1935 with incredible views over Lake Garda