Staying in Malcesine means being in a privileged position to explore some of the most fascinating places on Lake Garda and its hinterland. Each direction opens up different scenarios: villages suspended in time, elegant towns overlooking the water and landscapes that change between lakes, hills and mountains.
A few minutes from the Hotel Querceto, it is possible to build itineraries full of charm, alternating culture, views and authentic atmospheres. From the liveliest shores of the lower Garda to the most intimate and romantic locations, each place tells a different nuance of this unique territory.
Garda: The Queen of the Gulf between History and Legend
From a small fishing village to a tourist resort appreciated by many vacationers.
The small historic center enclosed between Palazzo Fregoso and the Clock Tower, offers the choice of numerous bars and restaurants. For those staying even just a few days, Garda gives the opportunity to pleasant excursions to the Rocca di Garda with its ancient Hermitage or the Valley of the Mills. The pride of the whole lake is the suggestive Punta San Vigilio which can be reached on foot with a walk directly on the beach. The weekly Friday market is definitely a regular appointment for tourists to buy souvenirs and souvenirs. To buy the delicate oil and the renowned wines of the area, it is sufficient to take a short trip through the green of the olive trees and vineyards where there are oil mills and cellars that offer the tasting of their products. The central location in the area offers the opportunity to easily visit the villages of the lake and the nearby cities.
Punta San Vigilio: The Portofino of Lake Garda
Considered the "Portofino of Lake Garda". The beautiful peninsula, owned by the Guarienti Counts of Brenzone, is part of the Municipality of Garda, in the province of Verona. A visit to Punta San Vigilio is absolutely not to be missed if you are passing through Lake Garda on the eastern shore. You can decide to reach Punta San Vigilio on Lake Garda to take a beautiful and romantic walk starting from Garda, or to spend a day in the beautiful beach Baia delle Sirene, now called Cala delle Sirene (for a fee), to see the elegance of Villa Guarienti, the church, the marina, the park. Or you can go to Punta San Vigilio to admire the sunset over Lake Garda in one of the most beautiful views that Garda offers. San Vigilio has always been considered a splendid peninsula, a destination for important guests, such as the King of Naples, Winston Churchill, Prince Charles of England, Laurence Olivier and many others.
