🏞️ Riva del Garda Summer Weekend Escape

#summervacay *Perfect for active travelers • lake lovers • foodies* --- ### **🌅 DAY 1: Lakeside Thrills & Old Town Charm** **🚗 9AM:** Arrive from Verona (1hr drive) or Milan (2.5hrs) **🏨 11AM:** Check into **Lido Palace** (5-star spa with lake views) **🏰 12PM:** - Climb **Rocca di Riva** medieval castle (€5 entry) - Stroll **Piazza III Novembre** (gelato at Gelateria Benini) **🚴 2PM:** - Lakeside cycle to **Torbole** (rent e-bikes at Cicli Pederzolli) - Cliff jumping at **Busatte-Tempesta Trail** platforms **🍷 7PM:** - Aperitivo at **Bar Italia** (spritz with olive tapenade) - Dinner at **Ristorante Lago** (lavarello fish with local olive oil) --- ### **⛰️ DAY 2: Mountain Adventures** **🚡 8AM:** - **Monte Brione hike** (2hr loop, WWII tunnels + panoramic views) - OR **Cable car to Monte Baldo** (wildflower meadows) **⛵ 12PM:** - Sailing lesson on **Fraglia Vela Riva** (beginners welcome) - Lunch at **Osteria Le Servite** (bigoli pasta with sardines) **💦 3PM:** - SUP rental at **Spiaggia Sabbioni** - **Varone Waterfall** cooldown (15min drive, €7 entry) **🎶 8PM:** - Live music at **Piazza San Rocco** - Night swim at **Lido di Riva** (open until midnight) --- ### **🛍️ DAY 3: Leisurely Farewell** **☕ 8AM:** - Breakfast at **Caffè Centrale** (try strudel di mele) - Morning kayak to **Baia delle Sirene** secret cove **🍋 11AM:** - **Limonaia del Praè** lemon grove tour - Souvenir shopping: - **Garda DOP olive oil** - **Ledro pile-dwelling replica jewelry** **🚗 2PM:** Scenic drive home via **Strada della Forra** --- ### **📸 Must-Capture Moments:** 1. **Riva harbor** at golden hour 2. **Mountain reflections** in Lago di Ledro 3. **Windsurfers** at Torbole 4. **Waterfall rainbows** at Varone **💡 Summer Tips:** ✔️ **Parking:** Use Parcheggio Vecchia Stazione (€1.50/hr) ✔️ **July events:** Riva Jazz Festival ✔️ **Boat passes:** 24-hr Navigazione Laghi card (€35)