Lake Garda Information

(Italian Lago di Garda or Benaco) is the largest lake in Italy. It is located in Northern Italy, about half-way between Venice and Milan. It is in an alpine region and was formed by glaciers at the end of the last ice age. The lake and its shoreline are divided between the provinces of Verona (to the south-east), Brescia (south-west), and Trento (north). The lake is a major tourist destination, with a number of hotels and resorts along its shore.

The northern part of the lake is narrower, surrounded by mountains, the majority of which belong to the Gruppo del Baldo.

The lake has five islands, the largest being Isola del Garda. Nearby is the Isola dei Conigli ("Rabbits' Island") or San Biagio. Both face San Felice del Benaco, on the Brescian side.

The three smaller islands are Isola dell'Olivo, Isola di Sogno and Isola di Trimelone.

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