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A charming town with narrow, steep, cobbled streets clustered around the almost complete 13th-century Castle Scaligero, which perches on a sheer rock face overlooking the lake. At the heart of the resort is a busy little harbour where cafes and restaurants line the water's edge. The rest of the lakefront is filled with villas and hotels, unless you go ¾ ml out of town in either direction. The main road runs above the town and only limited traffic is allowed into certain streets, which nevertheless get very crowded with sightseers during peak season. |
| Suitability |
Mid- to upmarket couples, families and groups. Sporty types, as there are a good range of sporting activities on offer. The steep terrain may make it unsuitable for anyone with mobility difficulties. |
| Accommodation |
Approximately 100 hotels, mostly in the 2- or 3-star bracket, with an adequate number of 4-stars. Either situated just off the main road above the town or along the waterfront. At least 12 camping sites. |
| Beach |
Small pebbled beaches outside the town in both directions. Bay of Val di Sogno is one of the most pleasant options in the vicinity and offers a good view of the castle. |
| Shopping |
The usual clothes boutiques and souvenir shops throughout the town. Saturday market. |
| Entertainment |
Daytime: 13th-century castle; Lake Garda Museum; year-round cable car up Monte Baldo, known as the "botanical garden of Italy"; variety of sports including sailing, water-skiing, windsurfing, tennis, minigolf, paragliding, mountain walks and bike rides; boat trips; limited winter skiing on Monte Baldo.
Nightlife: choice of bars; 1 disco; some hotels offer evening entertainment. |
| Eating |
Snack bars and cafes near the harbour. Pizzerias and restaurants in the backstreets. Many hotels also have restaurants. |
| Public
Transport |
Hourly bus to Garda, Bardolino and other lake resorts. Car ferry and hydrofoil. |
| Excursions |
Half day: nearby lakeside resorts such as Bardolino, Desenzano del Garda and Sirmione. Full day: Verona; lake tour by coach and boat; the Dolomites; Gardaland theme park; water parks; Milan and Venice (long day). |
| Location |
In N Italy, on the E side of Lake Garda. 114 mls NE of Milan. 125 mls W of Venice. 40 mls NW of Verona and its airport. |
| Position |
Beside the lake, with the Baldo chain of mountains immediately behind. Looks out across the narrowest part of the lake to Limone on the W shore. |
| Contact
Information |
Post Code: 37018
Website: www.malcesinepiu.it
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| Serving
Airports |
Airport : Verona
Airport Code: VRN
Flight time from ther U.K.: 2 hrs
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