«Suso in Italia bella giace un laco,
a piè de l'Alpe che serra Lamagna
sovra Tiralli, c'ha nome Benaco.»
(Dante Alighieri, Inferno, Canto XX[3][4])
The Lake Garda, or Benaco, is the largest of the Italian lakes. To the south is surrounded by moraine hills left by the retreat of the ice and, in the highest and narrow north, wrapped by high mountain ranges that give it the shape and path of a fjord and protect it by making its mild climate Mediterranean.
No bright light, mild climate, lush vegetation, consisting mainly of olive trees, palm trees, cypresses, lemon trees and orange trees, along with the grandeur of the landscapes, which are the background to the interesting history and culture scattered over its territory, surely make this the most attractive of the Italian lakes.
The intense color of the water, with a strong blue tint and transparency are hard to find, make Lake Garda a unique destination capable of hosting visitors and holiday lovers of relaxation, sport, entertainment and taste of discovering places.
