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So you’ve arrived prepared for some glorious Italian sunshine and instead you are greeted with clouds and umbrellas? Fear not! We have you covered with 10 ideas of things to do on a rainy day on Lake Garda.
Located at Gardaland in Castelnuovo del Garda, close to Peschiera del Garda in the south east of Lake Garda, SeaLife is our top pick to visit with kids of all ages on a rainy day.
The aquarium has 40 fully-themed pools, transporting you on an exciting journey through the fresh waters of nearby Lake Garda to the deepest seas and oceans of the world. Viewing through large windows, transparent domes and an impressive underwater tunnel you have incredibly close encounters with over 5,000 creatures from a hundred different species.
Reserve a Skip-the-line entrance to the SEA LIFE Aquarium with viewing access to all tanks and interactive experiences. Click here to Book
Reserve an open date entry ticket to enter both Gardaland Park and SEA LIFE Acquarium. Get full access to all attractions, activities, and themed areas on the same or on two consecutive days. Click here to Book.
The only dinner with a show in Italy for the whole family to enjoy. Feast on a banquet whilst you are entertained by a Medieval tournament in front of
your very eyes (and plates!) The area seats up to 400 people and it is divided into 4 sections who are all assigned their own knight who battles to
win the hand of the princess.
From April – October there are nightly shows, with either a 7pm, 7.30pm or 9.30pm sitting. Check the website calendar for times available on your
selected date.
Spread over a covered area of 4000 square meters, the circuit has a length of 500m with a fleet of 15 karts for adults and 10 for children.
The children’s karts are suitable for ages 7-14 years old and are equipped
with roll bars and seat belts as well as adjustable seats and pedals.
You will also find a cafe area to relax in with a coffee or aperitif!
Located just a 10 minute drive from Bardolino, Grand Affi Shopping centre
is filled with bars, restaurants and shops ranging from clothing and footwear to a ticketing stand where you can book tickets for local tours, car
hire and theme parks.
There is a large carpark on site, with a small number of covered spaces. Bike storage is also available.
For a list of shops, bars and restaurants click here.
Further around the lake in the popular town of Desenzano del Garda is
another, smaller but super stylish undercover shopping area with a number of retail shops. You can find clothing & footwear shops, homeware, electrical and tech, pet shop and supermarket. There are also a number of food places.
For more information about opening times visit Le Vele Website
Our third retail recommendation is Il Leone shopping centre which is in
Lonato del Garda, just a 10 minute drive from Desenzano del Garda and
the lake shore. There is a large selection of over 120 retail shops, bars,
restaurants and a supermarket. There is a shuttle bus that goes from
Colombare near Sirmione, through Desenzano to take you to the shopping
centre and there is also a large car park.
For directions and opening times click here.
In Cisano, near Bardolino on the east coast of Lake Garda, the Olive Oil
museum is the first of its kind in Italy. It is free to visit and provides a history and information about oil mills. Visitors also have the opportunity to taste and buy the superb local olive oils.
It takes about an hour to walk around and you can see opening times and directions directly on the website.
From the Olive Oil musuem why not continue on to the Wine museum, not
too far away and still in the Bardolino area. Founded in 1991 by the family
Zeni, the museum showcases the history of wine culture, showing how it
was made and cultivated over the years. It is free to visit and there is the
opportunity to taste the wines and buy your favourite to take home with
you.
For information on opening times and directions visit the website here
There are a number of great spas to find around Lake Garda and one of the
most popular is Garda Thermae located at the north of the lake in Riva del Garda.
It is a modern and stylish spa, focusing on psychological well-being, health
and beauty. The spa includes saunas, a pool and a range of beauty treatments.
See the website for all prices, opening times and directions.
A little closer to the south of Lake Garda is QC Termegarda Spa. This is a lovely estate between Verona and Franciacorta and offers whirlpools, steam baths and much more. Discover this spa here.
A 30 minute drive from Riva del Garda is the stunning and impressive MART museum, located in Trento. Created as a cultural hub rather than a
traditional type of museum, it represents a true contemporary landscape and is in a truly exceptional setting. The buildings alone are worth the visit.
Inside you can find some of the greatest masterpieces of 20th century
Italian art and every year the museum curates dozens of exhibitions and
projects.
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