Riva del Garda cottage holidays, Lake Garda Holiday rentals - cottage & holiday homes to rent in Riva del Garda
Sitting at the top of Lake Garda, where the cliffs are at their highest, is the beautiful lakeside village of Riva - one of the busiest and liveliest resorts on the lake. Set between the towering peaks of Rocchetta and Brione, Riva enjoys one of the best spots on Lake Garda
In the resort, there are many excellent cafes, wine bars and restaurants, both along the promenade and tucked away in the maze of cobbled back streets.
| At a glance... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 40+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Verona (83km) |
| Nearest train station | Rovereto(20km) |
Featured cottages in Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda has plenty of self catering accommodation both in the winding streets of the old town and along the pretty lakefront with it's colourful buildings heavily influenced by Venertian and Austrian architecture. Renting a cottage or apartment in Riva del Garda provides some breathtaking views of the lake and the Dolomiti peaks to the North. Many of the holiday cottage rentals are conveniently located and close to all the local amenities with easy access to ferries.
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Things to see and do in and around Riva del Garda
| A few suggestions.... | |
|---|---|
| Hike to the top of Mont Rocchetta or Brione for superb views of the lakes | ✔ |
| Cascate del Varone (caves and waterfall) in Tenno, 3km from Riva del Garda | ✔ |
| Via ferrata (Riva) | ✔ |
| Head to the stunning resort of Sirmione to see the medieval castello | ✔ |
| Golf at Salo | ✔ |
| Spend a day at the wonderful Caneva Aquapark | ✔ |
| Windsurfing and sailing is very popular in the northern part of Lake Garda | ✔ |
| Ride the cable car from Malcesine to the top of Monte Baldo at 1760m | ✔ |
Our view on Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda is a good place to use as a base for exploring the other lakeside villages especially if you are renting a cottage or holiday rental as they provide so much flexibility and freedom. The resort is excellent value and there is a good stock of cafes, bars and restaurants plus plenty to see and do.
