By David Lee

View from Jetty, Malcesine, Lake Garda. (Photo: spencer77)

When asked to name a famous lake in Italy, for most, the name Lake Como springs to mind. Made famous by the Star Wars film “Attack of the Clones” as a romantic destination on another world – which the main characters run away to for a clandestine marriage – it’s certainly easy to see why Lake Como is regarded by many to be Italy’s most beautiful lake.

When it comes to beautiful lakeside scenery, stunning mountain backdrops and picturesque towns and villages however; the lesser known Lake Garda certainly makes a strong contender for the “most beautiful lake” title.

When I last ventured to Italy, I spent a week exploring the area around the lake,... More...