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Lake Garda: most beautiful equipped beaches
If you’re looking for a holiday filled with comfort, you have to check out the equipped beaches of Lake Garda. These spots provide all the services you need to make your getaway truly unforgettable. I’ve handpicked the best-equipped beaches below, so you can make the most of your time at Lake Garda.
1. Western Shore (Brescian Shore)
2. Eastern Shore (Veronese Shore)
3. Northern Shore (Trentino Shore)
Western Shore (Brescian Shore)
Here are some of the best-equipped beaches you can find on the southern side of Lake Garda in the province of Brescia:
- Lido delle Bionde – Sirmione: If you’re looking for comfort, Lido delle Bionde beach is well-equipped and easily accessible. Starting from the centre of Sirmione, you’ll reach it in just 10 minutes along the scenic road. You can rent SUPs and pedal boats to explore the coast, and return just in time for sunset happy hour.
- Spiaggia delle Muse – Sirmione: Located near Lido delle Bionde, beneath the walls of Sirmione Castle, Spiaggia delle Muse is a romantic spot with white pebbles and crystal-clear water.
- Lido di Lugana – Sirmione: Perfect for families, Lido di Lugana offers a children’s play area and a bar-restaurant where parents can relax with a glass of the famous Lugana wine.
- Spiaggia La Zattera – Rivoltella: Situated behind the Hotel Aquila d’Oro, Spiaggia La Zattera offers sun loungers, umbrellas, and a kiosk where you can enjoy a “pirlo.”
- Lido Desenzanino – Desenzano del Garda: A free beach equipped with sun loungers and umbrellas.
- Spiaggia Feltrinelli – Desenzano del Garda: Close to the centre, this beach offers canoe and pedal boat rentals.
- Spiaggia d’Oro – Desenzano del Garda: An equipped beach with sun loungers, umbrellas, toilets, and a grassy area with bocce and beach volleyball courts. In the evening, it transforms into a disco pub, perfect for young people!
Looking for more ideas on what to do at Lake Garda as the sun sets? Check out our dedicated article.
Moving to the western shore of Lake Garda, still within the Brescia area, you can find:
- Lido di Lonato: A 380-metre-long gravel beach with free access, ideal for couples and families. It offers sunbed rentals and a small kiosk.
- Spiaggia Liner and San Michele – Moniga del Garda: These gravel beaches, partially equipped, are easily accessible from the centre of Moniga. Both offer free parking nearby.
- Porto Torchio – Manerba sul Garda: An equipped beach with dining services and a taxi boat to Isola dei Conigli. Nearby, there’s also a refuelling station for boats.
- Baia del Vento – San Felice del Benaco: Surrounded by olive trees and equipped with all services, this beach is ideal for snorkelling and water sports enthusiasts.
- Spiaggia del Mulino – Salò: A free beach with sun loungers and wooden piers.
- Mokai Beach – Salò: A free beach where you can rent sun loungers and pedal boats. They also host fantastic themed evening events.
- Spiaggia Casinò – Gardone Riviera: A small sand and gravel beach with sun loungers, umbrellas, and a kiosk. This beach has been awarded the Blue Flag for its clear water.
- Spiaggia Lido Azzurro – Toscolano Maderno: An equipped beach with all the comforts, perfect for happy hour at the Ciringhito.
- Lido dei Limoni – Gargnano: A favourite with young people, this beach offers deckchairs, umbrellas, a Light Restaurant, and the Lakefront Bar for aperitifs and fun.
- Spiaggia al Porto – Tignale: Favoured by windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts, this gravel beach offers sun loungers, umbrellas, and a kiosk serving local products.
- Spiaggia Tifù – Limone sul Garda: An equipped beach with a beach volleyball court and a sailing club.
Eastern Shore (Veronese Shore)
Here are all the equipped beaches that the Verona area offers on Lake Garda:
- Lido ai Pioppi – Peschiera del Garda: An equipped lido where you can choose between relaxing on sand or grass.
- Lido Holiday Beach – Bardolino: A favourite spot for young people, offering deckchairs, sun loungers, a disco music area, and a restaurant open all day.
- Lido Cisano – Bardolino: An equipped beach located between Bardolino and Lazise. It offers sun loungers, umbrellas, a bar-restaurant, and a children’s play area.
- Baia delle Sirene – Garda: This beach is well-loved for its natural shade provided by pine trees. It’s equipped with sun loungers, umbrellas, a bar, and a restaurant. It’s an ideal spot for those seeking a break from the sun during the hottest hours.
Northern Shore (Trentino Shore)
Discover the best-equipped beaches on the northern shore of Lake Garda in the Trentino region, where you can enjoy a variety of amenities and activities:
- Spiaggia dei Sabbioni – Riva del Garda: One of the largest and most well-equipped beaches on the Trentino side of the lake. It offers sun loungers, umbrellas, a children’s play area, basketball and volleyball courts, as well as rentals for canoes and pedal boats. The beach features both gravel and grassy areas, perfect for combining sports and relaxation.
- Spiaggia Pini – Riva del Garda: A great choice for those seeking tranquillity and comfort. It provides sun loungers, umbrellas, showers, and a kiosk for drinks and snacks. Surrounded by a beautiful green park, it’s ideal for leisurely walks and picnics.
- Al Cor – Torbole sul Garda: Popular among windsurfing and sailing enthusiasts due to the area’s favourable winds. It offers sun loungers, umbrellas, a children’s playground, and a sailing and surfing club. The green lawn extending to the former Colonia Pavese is perfect for sunbathing.
- Lido Blu – Torbole sul Garda: An equipped beach providing a wide range of services, including sun loungers, umbrellas, a bar-restaurant, and rentals for water sports equipment such as windsurfing and kayaking.