History, climate, nature, incomaparable panoramas, appreciated resorts make of Lake Garda one of favourite Italian tourist areas for visitors from all of Europe. Situated in a area close to Central Europe, sourrended in the north side by Alpine landscape but favoured by a temperate climate, Lake Garda offers to European Tourists heading the south of Italy a first view of Mediterranean vegetation, with olives, cypresses, citruses etc... The Lake Garda has a microclimate which can be compared to the Mediterranean climate: cool and fresh summers, mild and warm winters. Its importance for Central Europe tourists has increased in the years especially beacuse was one of the favourite destinations for poets, artists and cultural people as Franz Kafka and Thomas Mann. Its shores belong to three different regions: Trentino Alto Adige, Lombardy and Veneto, so its surroundings can offer a variety of cultural and gastronomical itineraries. A few famous resorts: -Peschiera. Resort easily accessible by train or motorway from many important cities of northeast -Milan, Venice, Verona- it is starting point for the main cruises on the lake. The surroundings offer several naturalistic and entertainment parks and this area is famed for its vineyards which produce appreciated wines as Bardolino Lugana and Tocai white. -Sirmione. Important thermal station for the treatment of diseases of the ups and downs respiratory ways, the rheumatic, vascular, dermatological and gynecological pathologies. Sirmione is an important historical city too, preserves witnesses of the ancient roman and medieval times. The Roman poet Catulo (87-45 a.C.) lived there and dedicated to this place unforgettable poems. -Desenzano. Its good climate throughout the year, makes it an ideal place for an holiday of rest but for a variety of sport activities too. Many modern facilities offer possibility for the nautical sports, sailing, windsurfing, excursions on the lake and around to the lake, trekking and golf. Useful links: www.lagodigarda.it
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