Italian Lakes Holidays are definitely some of the best and most memorable of a person’s life. The Italian Lakes are a favorite vacation spot for travelers from all over the world, and it’s not hard to see why. It has some of the world’s most beautiful natural scenery. This area has been attracting people as a vacation spot since the Roman times! While some Americans are not familiar with the Italian lakes, many celebrities consider it a popular destination for their holidays and vacations. Holidays to Italian lakes have grown immensely ever since celebrities have been spotted vacationing there regularly. No matter what your budget, you can find anything from cheap hostels to luxurious villas.
To give you an idea of the setting there…the Italian lakes are pristine blue waters, surrounded by verdant green, hilly areas with beautiful Italian houses and villages sprinkled through. This region has a backdrop of the Alps rising high into the sky, with snow capping their peaks. It is a magical place in the world that truly takes people’s breath away. Many people come the first time to vacation, and the second time they come, they stay for good!
* A shot of Lake Como from Mentemezzo.
The Italian Lakes are located on the Northern Region of Italy. They are made up of these four main lakes: Garda, Maggiore, Lugano, and Como. This region is connected with Switzerland and is where the Alps start to rise. The best way to get to the lakes is from Milan or Zurich. It’s just a short drive North from Milan to get to the Italian lakes. From Zurich you can drive South into Italy, or take a train to get there. People generally like to travel to the lakes between late March and early November.
There is a lot to do when visiting the Italian Lakes. Outside of the extensive countryside to explore (there is always a new, beautiful area to discover – tons of places to take pictures!), the numerous villages have a lot to offer too. They have amazing and classic architecture to admire, many museums and churches to explore, as well as countless restaurants. There is also plenty of shopping in each area as well. You will get a chance to practice your haggling skills! The streets are filled with cheerful people of all ages, and there are natural markets and festivals every week!
When you are not hanging out in the villages, the countryside offers plenty to do as well. To explore the natural beauty of the terrain you can go hiking, biking, 4-wheeling, scooter riding, rock-climbing, and horseback riding. Non-water sports include tennis, golf, skiing, and more. Sports on the lakes include (but are not limited to) jet skiing, water skiing, snorkeling, boating, windsurfing…the list goes on and on! When planning your Italian Lakes Holiday, don’t worry about bringing your own supplies; there are rental places everywhere for all the activities you may want to partake in.
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September 27th, 2009 at
Sounds beautiful….. can’t wait to go myself!