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Desenzano
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Resort Information
Desenzano is one of the most cosmopolitan of Lake Garda's resorts, equally popular with Italians, as it is with foreign visitors, who come to relax and enjoy the shingle beaches on either side of the town. Even if you prefer to shop in style, Desenzano will leave you spoilt for choice, with a vast selection of fashionable boutiques crammed into its narrow streets, famous weekly market along with countless tempting gelaterias and pavement cafés. Excellent ferry and rail connections to Venice and Verona ensure that Desenzano is also a perfect base for exploring the region.
Our Opinion
· FREE musical performances are often held at the castle throughout the season
· Antiques market on the first Sunday of each month (except August)
· The 15th August marks Assumption Day and is marked by a firework display
· The weekly market is not to be missed
· Explore the shops and narrow streets of the old town
Activities
· lake bathing · open-air pool in high season - 2km away · pedaloes · tennis (5 courts) 3km from centre · windsurfing · golf at Soiano course 7km away · Canevaworld waterpark and Gardaland theme park 20km away
Facilities
· bars · cafés · restaurants · shops · post office · bank · cash-point machine · doctor · pharmacy · internet café
Getting About
Use the efficient lake ferry and hydrofoil services or regular bus service to most other towns around the lake.
Strollers
Desenzano is ideally suited to leisurely strolls of up to 2km along the lakefront. Explore the narrow streets of the old town and browse the fashionable shops of the largest town on the lake.
Sightseeing
Trip Price
| Venice (Wed & Fri) | £49 | | Venice by night (Mon) | £52 | | Verona (Wed & Sat) | £25 | | Florence (Thu) | £58 | | Lake tour (Mon & Fri) | £33 | | Dolomites (Tue & Thu) | £40 | | Mantua & Sigurtà Garden (Tue) | £39 | | Wine tour (Tue) | £32 |
Special Excursion Offer - pre-book two or three full day excursions per person and receive a money-off voucher.
Twin Centre Suggestion
Combine a few days in the cultural capital of Italy, Florence, with a week in Desenzano. The central 4T Hotel Strozzi Palace can be combined with the 4T Hotel Acquaviva which is set in a peaceful location by the lake.
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