Arco

Near Italy’s Lake Garda lies one of the most charming towns – Arco. This picturesque town is a base camp for all mountain climbers and mountaineers. There are plenty of ferrata and hiking trails in the area. There is a climbing wall right in the town. For road cycling enthusiasts, there is a perfect cycle path from Arco to Riva del Garda away from the car traffic along the water. Along the way you will meet several bistros where you can refresh yourself or recharge your batteries in the form of Tiramisu. The cycle path is also used by walkers, runners and inline skaters. On the other hand, the route is even longer. If you are heading in the direction of Riva del Garda, we recommend a stop at Bike & Wine – a refreshment place among the vineyards.

There are plenty of beautiful accommodations in Arco. We can recommend the tried-and-tested Casa Dei Maestri apartments, or the beautiful smaller Arcolive Hotel, with views of Lago di Garda and a homemade olive tree to take away as a souvenir. They were also very nice at Villa Italia and the former Monastero Arx Vivendi looks very good too.

There are plenty of great restaurants and small cafes in Arco. During the summer holidays you may have trouble finding a spot or a free bike in the rental shop, so we recommend booking these things in advance. Arco is a great destination for an active holiday spiced up with great wine, delicious food and the charm of its historic streets. It’s also a mecca for rock climbers in southern Europe, who head here every year to tackle one of the hundreds of routes of all abilities.

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