Sirmione was first appreciated by the Romans for its healing thermal springs, bubbling up naturally from the lake bed and as the home of Catullo, the Roman poet. Clustered within the ancient walls of the impressive Scaligeri Castle, the honey-coloured buildings and maze of tiny cobbled streets in the old town seem untouched by the 21st Century. However, on closer investigation, the busy pavement cafés, the elegant shops and bright, modern yachts bobbing in the harbour all reveal the town's popular resort status.
Our opinion
· Explore the ruins of the Roman Villa 'Grottoes of Catullus' · Visit the romantic medieval 13th century Scaligeri Castle · Browse round the elegant shops offering everything from designer wear to local handicrafts · Take a panoramic walk through the shady park overlooking the lake
Transfer time
Verona 45 mins
Getting about
Use the efficient lake ferry and hydrofoil services or regular bus service to other towns around the lake - Desenzano, Salò, Gardone Riviera, Garda and Bardolino.
Fact file
General
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Currency
Euros
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 2 hrs -
Fly from
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22°C | 7.5hrs | 7.6cm |
| Jun | 26°C | 8hrs | 8.7cm |
| Jul | 29°C | 10hrs | 6.5cm |
| Aug | 28°C | 9hrs | 8.1cm |
| Sep | 24°C | 6.5hrs | 8.2cm |
| Oct | 18°C | 4.5hrs | 8.9cm |