Bardolino
Accommodation in Bardolino
Bardolino combines a lakeside promenade with a variety of opportunities for exercise, water sports and culture. Those who choose the town for their stay can tailor their trip to their interests: with a cycling tour along paths through olive groves, vineyards and woodland, with activities on the water, with walks by the lake or with visits to historic sights.
Cycling routes of different distances
A specific starting point for active days is Bardolino Bike. The routes begin on the lakeshore in Bardolino and lead along surrounding paths and unpaved sections. There is a choice of 42- or 65-kilometre mountain-bike routes. This allows you to align your daily planning with your preferred way of experiencing the trip as early as when looking for suitable accommodation, without equating the two options.
The routes offer panoramic views of the lake. Long sections run through olive groves, vineyards and woodland paths. These landscapes give the cycling tours their own character and make Bardolino interesting for travellers who do not want to spend their entire stay exclusively along the lakeside promenade.
Lakeside promenade, beaches and activities on the water
Bardolino's lakeside promenade is designed as a pedestrian avenue along the lake. You can walk there or cycle along the lakeside bike path. For relaxed planning, it is also worth taking a look at the different beach areas: Bardolino's beaches consist of gravel with small, rounded stones or grassy areas.
Parasailing, water skiing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and stand-up paddleboarding are available as activities in Bardolino. There are also rental stations for pedal boats and boats along the lakeside promenade. Some of these boats do not require a boating licence. The Rivalunga promenade runs between Bardolino and Garda. There you will find natural beaches with freely accessible green spaces; this area also has modern kiosks offering refreshments.
Churches and local history
Several churches form part of Bardolino's character and provide a cultural focus. San Severo was built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries. The church preserves 11th- and 12th-century frescoes depicting scenes from the Apocalypse and the discovery of the True Cross. A semicircular crypt was uncovered in the early years of the 20th century. Those interested in medieval church art can take these aspects into account separately when planning their day.
San Pietro is an oratory located at the foot of the promontory known as La Rocca and has been documented since the 13th century. The Church of San Zeno is believed to date from the 9th century. In addition, the Museo Sisàn in Cisano di Bardolino is dedicated to ornithology and historic craft traditions connected with the hunting and fishing activities formerly widespread in Basso Garda.
Which accommodation suits your stay?
For cycling tours, the distances mentioned and the different types of paths are important points in planning your day. Those who prefer water activities can take the offerings along the promenade and the beaches into consideration. For a culture-focused stay, San Severo, San Pietro, San Zeno and the Museo Sisàn offer different themes to choose from. This keeps Bardolino a varied destination without allowing a single activity to determine the entire stay.
More places for planning your trip
If you would like to explore other places in addition to Bardolino, you can also include Calmasino, Caprino Veronese, Pesina, Sant'ambrogio Di Valpolicella, Marchesino, Nogarole Rocca and Custoza in your selection.
For the overview of the wider area: Verona.
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