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hilldweller

We've been a fan of Maggiore for many years, delightful place.

But we've just dipped our toes into Lake Garda.

Stayed here:
http://www.campingbutterfly.eu/

If the guy on here ( Russell ? ) who pointed this out had been there we'd have bought him a bottle of wine. Lovely site in a perfect position for walking to town and catching the boat. Mainly statics, Eurocamp etc. Nice compact site with all you need for a rest.

But the bonus, the boats. We paid €21 for a return ticket from Peschiera right to the top of the lake on a paddle steamer, Italia, ( though steam had been replaced by diesel/electric ). The boat stops at all towns en route. Unlike Maggiore with it's huge hotels, Garda towns were typical unspoiled, soft coloured, stylish, Italian. A delight to photograph and firmly pencilled in "We Will Return". €21 each for a cruise 10:00 to 20:00, can't grumble about that.

Only the weather spoiled us this year otherwise we world have gone back after Venice.

SpeedyDux

Brian - the Italia is a magical old boat.

SD

geraldandannie · Moderator

Hi Brian

Yes, Garda is really lovely, and the availability of lake boats to get around is fantastic.

We spent 10 days at

Rapide561

Hello

Glad you liked Camping Butterfly. So easy to get to the trains, buses and boats etc.

I am looking forward to a return.

Russell

SpeedyDux

For Russell and all you other Lake Garda fans, here is a page of webcams:

Rapide561

I often look at the webcam at Desenzano. It shows the small harbour - one of my favourite places to sit and do nothing except drink cappucino.

Russell

hilldweller

Rapide561

Hi

Not due back til September, but always book in advance.

R

Dizziblonde

Hi Garda fans, we are thinking of visiting on the 10th August, for a week. Sadly due to work commitments we can not book in advance.

What are our chances of being able to book in two weeks time.

Do the lake boats allow dogs.

Hoping to visit Venice, will we be able to take the dog on public transport.

We have a pet passport but have only visited France. We are hoping to take a varied route as described by Rapide561 travelling through a number of countries. What would be the formalities at the border. Is it the same as entering France but just more times. She's up to date on all her requirements to travel within Europe.

Loads of questions but would rather talk face to face with someone who has been. We will be at the Stratford show, is there anyone who is camping with MHF who we can open a bottle of vino with and have a good natter about all that is, Lake Garda.

Sorry to go on.

Dai+Karina........