Peschiera holidays, Italy

Peschiera is the most southern resort on Lake Garda, situated in the province of Verona where the lake drains into the Mincio River. This is a good family oriented resort, with short airport transfers, plenty of activities, terrific transport links and Italy’s best theme parks nearby.

One of the best features here is the lovely tree-lined promenade – perfect for walks along the lakeside. The traffic-free centre is the most vibrant part of the fortified town, its medieval streets filled with historic buildings, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants. Find the best places to eat and drink on our Restaurants and Bars pages.

In terms of transport, there’s an excellent bus service as well as ferry and hydrofoil links from the port and marinas to other Lake Garda destinations. This is one of only two Lake Garda resorts with its own train station, providing easy access to towns like Milan and Venice.

Various events take place here throughout the year, most notably the Mille Miglia which goes through the town. Thanks to it having the best transport links on Lake Garda, Peschiera is a great place to stay if you want to enjoy some of the events in bigger towns like Verona. Find out more about what’s on in Peschiera here.

With easy access to towns, attractions and days out as well as scenic cycling and walking routes, there’s a brilliant range of things to do and see here. Some fantastic days out are within easy reach while in the town itself, you’ll find lovely beaches, shops and museums. At the end of the day, enjoy a feast and show at the Medieval Times restaurant and cheer on your Knight as he fights to win the Fair Princess in a game of horseback skills and jousting. Visit our Activities page for more.

The strategic location of the town has meant that it’s had a long and battle-worn history, evidence of which is seen all around the centre and in the considerable fortifications including high walls, moats and bridge. Built on 1st century Roman ruins and with various Bronze Age artefacts found nearby, Peschiera offers a deep history to keep guests busy with walks and exploration of the beautiful surrounding area. Read more about history here.

A big part of local culture is Peschiera’s culinary heritage. Fishing and winemaking have been an important part of life for generations – look out for local dish ‘Bigoli with sardines’ and accompany it with the local Lugana white wine for a real taste of the area. The Museum of Fisheries and Traditions tells you all you need to know about the fishing history and you can go for a tour and wine tasting in local vineyards.