The province of lakes. This is how the territory of Brescia could be defined, thanks to the lakes of Garda, Iseo and Idro, which are perfect for weekend or holiday breaks and are close to the trendy and contemporary city of Brescia.
Lake Garda, la Dolce Vita is here!
A kind of small sea, between the foothills of the Alps and the plain, Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy. Its panoramic views and mild climate have attracted poets, writers, and personalities since the second half of the 18th century, with Goethe, Ugo Foscolo, Lord Byron and Henry Stendhal, Giosuè Carducci, James Joyce, David Herbert Lawrence, Ezra Pound, Franz Kafka and, more recently, Leonardo DiCaprio coming to its shores. Gabriele D'Annunzio spent the last 17 years of his life at the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the house he had built for himself in Gardone Riviera, which is now one of the most visited museums in Italy. Today the glamorous atmosphere of Lake Garda and its historical and artistic treasures combined with a wide range of sports (sailing and windsurfing and there is a first-rate golf course) and an active lifestyle, make it one of the most popular Italian destinations for Italian and foreign tourists.
The romantic and discreet charm of Lake Iseo, Lake Christo
Each lake is a world of its own and Lake Iseo, embraced to the south by the hills covered with Franciacorta vineyards, is among the most fascinating and romantic for the changeability of the landscape, for its beautiful mountains, and for Monte Isola, This lake became famous worldwide in the summer of 2016 when Christo, the famous artist, chose it for his installation The Floating Piers: a long floating walkway covered with a dahlia yellow fabric, that allowed the public to literally walk on water, reaching it on foot from Sulzano. With an abundance of fish, confirming the purity of its waters, Lake Iseo is constantly caressed by a gentle breeze and is ideal for those who love sailing and windsurfing, paragliding and hang gliding, but also for those who want a holiday that combines sport, relaxation and unspoilt nature. Its small towns like Iseo, Sulzano and Pisogne have an ancient history and are full of life and rich in artistic and historical treasures to be discovered. A little further on, towards Franciacorta, there are vineyards where the prestigious wine of the same name is produced, and there are also excellent golf courses.
Unspoilt nature, sport, the great outdoors: Lake Idro
Lake Idro is loved and frequented by young people and sports enthusiasts from Italy and abroad because it is an ideal destination for those who prefer holidays away from the crowds in symbiosis with nature. There are many campsites and villages equipped for glamping, and plenty of walking and biking trails. At 368 metres asl Lake Idro is the highest of the Lombardy pre-Alpine lakes and it has maintained its traditions, lifestyles and tasty, genuine products. Between the mountains of the Sabbia Valley and the Prealps, on the border with Trentino, it is caressed by a constant wind that makes it ideal for sailing, surfing and kitesurfing. The mountain areas are also ideal for mountain biking, rock climbing, paragliding, canyoning and other dynamic and fun activities. Among the symbolic monuments of the area, the Rocca d'Anfo undoubtedly stands out. It is the largest Napoleonic fortress in Italy, dominating Lake Idro from above. It is a popular venue for cultural events and can be visited with a guide.
