Sports facilities
The mild climate of the lake is famous among its visitors in every season, because it gives fine weather days for the most part of the year. Due to the “Venturi” effect, mainly present in the northern area of Lake Garda, the winds often provide crystal clear skies, even if the rest of the lake is covered. These special weather conditions attract active vacationers from all over Europe, even during the winter season, when everyone can enjoy a great variety of sports: from hiking and mountain-biking to different water sports, here you can find the ideal conditions for an active and dynamic vacation. The Lemon Coast offers multiple opportunities to combine sports with cultural pleasures!
Water sports are of course in the first place on the lake: sailing, windsurfing and kite surfing, canoeing and diving, ensure a year-round memorable experience! On the lake are frequently set historical and international regattas that regularly attract thousands of sailing friends!
Tennis players can enjoy many courts overlooking the lake, while golf enthusiasts can appreciate the quiet lush of the natural Mediterranean vegetation; there are four golf courses of different sizes and difficulties, each one staring directly at an incomparable view of the lake.
In some places the fascinating coastal cliff attracts many hikers with its challenges; in Navazzo (Gargnano) it has recently been set up a climbing wall, where you can train yourself and experience your emotions at their best! The mountains and hills surrounding the lake offer a great variety of hiking opportunities for every taste, from relaxed walks to challenging tours for experienced hikers. Enjoy the magnificent view, where the blue of the water meets the blue of the sky! With a little bit of luck you could even stumble upon one of the wild creatures that live in this area.
You can explore our mountains not only on foot but also on horseback, riding your way through incredibly picturesque places; a riding stable in Gaino, a village situated above Toscolano Maderno, organizes guided horse-riding tours. However, if the mountain-bike is your best friend, you will have the opportunity to experience breathtaking trails, paved and unpaved, on ways that will take your adrenaline level up to the sky!
Researchers and speleologists also come here due to the exceptional discovery potential offered by our landscape and our mountains. If you want to enjoy the shades and the ray of lights coming through the trees of the woods and train your concentration, the different arrow shooting ranges are the best choice for you: in Navazzo (Gargnano) are held the International bow shooting championships.
The fast-moving waters that flow down the mountains into the lake entice every year more and more athletes; their courses offer unique canyoning experiences and new adventures to explore! Noteworthy also is the increase of active vacationers that want to experience the winds of the Lemon Coast. The surroundings offer them the opportunity to glide through the clouds or windsurf in a unique landscape.
Whatever you plan for your vacation, the amount of available information will make you happy! Detailed, helpful local maps, guided walks, boat trips and rent services; the Lemon Coast offers year-round sports and leisure facilities of all kinds, for every taste!