The Best Beach on Lake Garda

Lake Garda is not exactly Sardinia when it comes to beaches but none the less some good beaches are to be found.

The natural beaches of Garda are mostly pebble, which I find a little uncomfortable.

Better though are the grass lawns like the one in the photo on this page.

The few sandy beaches are mostly the result of the local councils dropping a lot of lovely soft golden sand on top of the pebbles.

Sand sure makes things a lot better – especially for children who at least can get some use out of their buckets and spades. It also makes sun-bathing a far less painful experience!

Lazise Beach – The best beach on Lake Garda?

Lazise is my favourite town on Garda and there is a lovely beach just along the coast south of Lazise. This is probably the best beach on Lake Garda or at least the best sandy beach.

A lot of the best parts of the beach are owned by a camping site (Camping Spiaggia d’Oro) but the free part is still sandy and not too crowded in June, although July and August can get a little cramped.

Desenzano

Desenzano has a number of pleasant beaches. The best one is a pretty decent shingle beach. You need to walk about twenty minutes east of Desenzano in the Sirmione direction to get to the beach which is in an area called Rivoltella.

Sirmione

The beach is a bit rocky but the setting make this beach well worth the effort taken to get here. You have to walk though as the parking is a fair way from the beaches. Walk in the direction of the spas and then follow Punta Staffolo.

There are a number of beaches in the area; Lido dell Bionde is rated as the beach with the cleanest water anywhere on the lake and it really is crystal clear.

The main public beach is Santa Maria beach and it is a popular place with families. The beach is large; there is lots of space for children to play and for you to find your spot in the sun.

Punta San Vigilio

A little way past Garda Town you'll find some lovely shingle beaches. The setting here is absolutely gorgeous – one of the most beautiful settings on the entire lake and the water is crystal clear.

You will need a car to get here and you can park in the Punta San Vigilio car park and walk. Don’t be tempted to park in the road as you may find your car towed away or you could get a substantial fine.

Spiaggia Baia del Vento

Near San Felice del Benaco is the Baia del Venoto. Soft sand and fewer crowds than Lazise beach makes this an ideal beach for children. You can hire canoes and pedal boats on the beach and there is a pizzeria called Baia del Vento - not the best food but reasonably decent pizzas.

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