Garda Village

Family days out, nature trips and excursions around ancient landmarks can all be accessed from the resort's nearby towns of Colombare and Sirmione. Sirmione, on the Sirmio peninsula dividing the lower section of Lake Garda, is famed for its thermal waters and spectacular setting, lauded among others by Roman wordsmith Catullus who had a villa here. The Roman villa ruins of the Grottoes of Catullus are among the town's main sites: never, alas, confirmed to be the home of the poet, but well worth a look nonetheless. Also popular nearby are the walking and cycling trails of the Parco Giardino Sigurtà public park; the museum and 13th-century castle of Malcesine; the cable car trip up Mont Bardo for gorgeous views over the lake, and the safari park and zoo of Parco Natura Viva. The theme parks and waterpark of Gardaland, Movieland Park and CanevaWorld Resort waterpark are within half an hour's drive.