Gardone Rivera, Limone & west

Dreaming of the perfect retreat to Italy? Our luxury villas in Gardone Rivera, Limone & surrounding areas offer scenic views of West Lake Garda.

We offer a range of breathtaking villas & apartments for rent in West Lake Garda to fulfill your holiday experience including the options of: villas with private pools, villas for couples, villas for groups, family-friendly villas & beachfront villas. Find your ideal villa below.

Lake Garda's western shore

The western side of Lake Garda belongs to Lombardy and runs from the gentle hills of the Valtènesi in the south to steep mountains in the north, where the lake narrows into something close to a fjord. It is greener and generally quieter than the southern shore, with a string of lakeside towns linked by the Gardesana road and by the boats that criss-cross the lake.

Salò has one of the longest lakeside promenades on Garda, lined with cafés and a fine view down the lake. Gardone Riviera, a little further north, grew up as an elegant winter resort. Its main sight is the Vittoriale degli Italiani, the extraordinary hillside estate of the poet Gabriele D'Annunzio, and the André Heller botanical garden is close by.

From Gargnano to Limone sul Garda

North of Gardone, Toscolano-Maderno has a wide beach, and Gargnano is a calm harbour village with lakeside restaurants. Beyond it, the mountains of the Alto Garda Bresciano park drop straight into the water. The high plateaus of Tignale and Tremosine are reached by winding roads, including the dramatic Strada della Forra, and offer wide views over the lake.

Limone sul Garda, near the northern tip, is known for its limonaie, the terraced lemon houses that once supplied citrus to northern Europe. A cycle path built out over the water links the village towards Trentino, and passenger boats cross to Malcesine on the eastern shore, where a cable car climbs Monte Baldo.

Food, wine and travel

The Valtènesi hills produce Chiaretto, a pale rosé, and red wines from the Groppello grape, while the western shore grows olives for Garda's own olive oil. Lake fish such as whitefish and trout appear on most menus, alongside risotto and polenta.

Verona and Bergamo are the usual airports, and a car makes it easy to explore. Spring and early autumn are lovely for walking and cycling, while July and August bring warm swimming and busy lakefronts. The area suits couples, walkers and families who want lake and mountains in one place.

Discover more about Lake Garda, or browse the villas listed below to find your base on the western shore.