We staying for 4 days in Sirmione, on Lake Garda as the first part of a 20 day Italian vacation. Is local transport, buses and ferrys, adequate to get around or should I rent a car on arrival or wait till we leave Lake Garda. Thanks for any assistance. ... more

... There are a number of Apartment resort areas. 1 or 2 around Peschiera del Garda and Sirmione. This place used to offer direct booking but can't find it now http://www.garda-properties.com/ and a similar place http://www.luganamarina.it/ Lake Garda is popular with the Germans ... more

... websites list various self-catering apartments: http://www.gardalake.it/ http://www.lakegarda-exclusively.co.uk/ The only one that I know of that will certainly have enough apartments for 10 families is http://www.ambassadorsuite.it/eng/ . This is in Riva del Garda about 10 mins. walk from the ... more

... if you want Hotel or Apartment type accommodation. There are a couple of "resort" type accommodation at the south end of the lake near Peschiera del Garda. My sister-in-law (german) and her family have been going there for the past couple of years. The lake is very popular ... more

... going to Como, Lake Como for a few days and flying home from Milan. We are considering either private transfer or hiring a car as prices are similar. Does anyone know if parking is readily available in Salo and Como? We are renting an apartment near the duomo in Salo ... more

I am looking to stay as close to Lake Garda as possible in an apartment next 2010, can anyone advice on places to stay? Does anyone know what Residence Gardazzurro is like? ... more

Hi, there are lots of apartments listed on www.gardalake.it Will you have a car or will you be using public transport? If this is your first visit I would suggest staying in the mid-lake area, especially if you want to see several of the lake town/villages ... more

... of companies who have new apartments in the Peschiera del Garda area. Although you could use websites such as www.holiday-rentals.co.uk The time of year that you go is highly important into deciding where you stay on the lake. The further north you go then those areas ... more

... was the exit to our Apartment. We went to Brescia which is halfway between Bergamo and Peschiera. The toll was under €2- I think €1.70 - so you can expect to pay somewhere around €4, I guess. As already mentioned, getting on the motorway is a breeze. Just drive up ... more