Lake Garda: Bardolino

The enchanting village of Bardolino has ancient origins, testified by the old church of St. Severo, a small example of ancient romanesque architecture whose deepest layers date back to the centuries that followed the fall of the Roman Empire and first barbaric invasions. In Bardolino village you can still find signs of the Scala family control, in the towers and remains of fortifications.
Nowadays Bardolino is one of main tourist center on the east coast of lake Garda, with its many traditional restaurants but also the lively bars and clubs. Restaurants in Bardolino use the local fish and agricultural crops for their needs. To accomodate tourists in Bardolino and in the nearby Cisano along the lake and Calmasino on the beautiful hills, there are over fifty hotels, numerous summer residences and a dozen large camping sites.

Bardolino Wine
Bardolino gives the name to the red wine which is produced on the hills surrounding the village. It's a wine produced with the same grape varieties of the famous Valpolicella, but lighter, fresher and more fruity. Bardolino can be found both in its red and rosé variety. Bardolino wine is the protagonist of the Grape Festival in October and of the Chiaretto Wine Festival held in November. Wine, but also olive oil, can be bought directly from producers in many wineries of Bardolino hills were you can also take relaxing walks on the Strada del Vino (Bardolino Wine Road).

The Lake and the hills are ideal for outdoor sports. Bardolino hosts many International Triathlon competitions. Choices of sports include sailing, canoeing, water-skiing, mountain biking and horseback riding.

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