Salò is only 4 km away from Gardone, and with about 10.000 inhabitants is the most important town of the Riviera del Garda. This lead our town to be awarded with several important recognitions: the “Bandiera Blu” for the quality of bathing waters, the Orange flag for the attractiveness of the inland and is listed amongst the “borghi più belli d’Italia”. The credo that always has inspired the town is the one of Quality for its guests as well as for its inhabitants. The town and its hotels soon rearranged to this new trend but kept their charm and exclusivity. The golden age of Gardone Riviera starts at the end of 1800s when some enlightened German doctors noticed the particularly mild climate and beauty of the place and, after settling locally, attracted new friends and patients to stay at the nursing homes and hotels that soon flourished on the Riviera.Īfter a break, due to the first World war, Gardone enjoyed again a period of growth thanks to Gabriele d’Annunzio who decided to build here his house –museum known as “il Vittoriale degli Italiani” or “Shrine to Italian victories”.Īfter World war II tourism in Gardone has turned from a Winter-Health to a summer vacation tourism. For those who are more trained there are plenty of hikes with various difficulties for you to discover the fascinating landscape of lake Garda. The inland is greatly suitable for relaxing walks in the lush Mediterranean vegetation. Known also as city of gardens due to the various parks and villas, Gardone Riviera is composed of five charming hamlets scattered on the sunny hillside.
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