Vernon, Canada. 04/09/19 11:49 PM. 32122 posts. Earl, My suggestion would be either Lago di Como or Lago Maggiore. Lago di Garda has it's charms but only the south end is served by rail service (Peschiera del Garda and Desenzano), and you'd need to travel by car, bus or ferry to reach towns on the north end, such as Malcesine or Limone sul Garda. And watch fireworks light up the sky during the religious Sagra di San Giovanni. FOOD Exploring Lake Como through food alone is a journey of discovery. Regional specialities include perch (pesce persico), olive oil from Lenno and Vanini, shad (a type of sardine), and brasato di cinghiale selvatico (braised wild boar). Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy, with a shore length of about 160 km. The average depth is about 136 meters. There are 28 cities, towns, and villages in Lake Garda, and it belongs to the regions of Trentino-South Tyrol, Veneto, and Lombardy. Just half an hour from bustling Milan, in the north of Italy. Lake Como is long (50km), slender and extremely deep. The southern end forks into two long 'legs', with the picturesque town of Bellagio situated on the promontory between them. Lake Garda (Lago di Garda) Lake Garda is long and slim with a southern end that is low lying. Hike up there for a drop in temperature and some views of the lake. During the Christmas season, the town of Como hosts a lovely holiday market that draws plenty of attention despite the wind and slightly frigid temperatures. LAKE GARDA / LAGO DI GARDA. Drive around this lake for about 160 km of lake-side views. Lake Como (Italian:Lago di Como) is a lake of glacial origin in Lombardy, Italy. It has an area of 146 km², making it the third largest lake in Italy. At 410 m deep it is one of the deepest lakes in Europe and the bottom of the lake is more than 200 meters below sea-level. Three locations were filmed for Attack of the Clones in Lake Como; Villa del Balbianello, Tremezzo public garden and Villa Melzi d’Eril / www.giardinidivillamelzi.it. In the town, a quite different garden stretches along a rare level spot of Como’s shore. The elegant and manicured grounds of Villa Melzi d’Eril seem designed for leisurely strolls, more for pleasure and less for horticultural show. Their botanical interest is in the wide variety of trees July 4, 2023 Lake Como and Lake Garda are top travel destinations in Italy year-round—but especially during the summer, when the weather’s hot and the water tempting. While both lakes are beautiful (and famous!), you might have to pick between the two. How can you possibly choose? Here’s some guidance! RlrChj.