Lago di Garda TOP 10 places

The very first stop of our Italian roadtrip was Lago di Garda, which is the largest lake in Italy with its more than 50 km long and 17 km wide. It's right under the Italian Alps, and if it weren't largely surrounded by high mountains, you'd feel like you were at the seaside here - mild climate, beaches, clear water and services of all kinds. So it's not entirely surprising that Lake Garda has become a favourite holiday destination not only for Italians, but also for many Czechs. 

It is especially attractive for sports-minded individuals, as it provides ideal conditions and facilities for many activities - cycling, windsurfing, hiking, climbing, rollerblading and paragliding. But you certainly don't have to cycle or walk dozens of kilometres a day to enjoy the place. For some, the lake itself will be enough to relax, while others will prefer to hike around the area, in short, there is something for everyone.

How to plan Cinque Terre in one day

Everyone must have seen these colourful houses stuck on the cliffs in the picture. Maybe you didn't know where it was or what it was called, but you've probably come across them somewhere. So let's take a quick geographical window. Cinque Terre is located on the east coast of Italy - in the region of Liguria, on the Ligurian Sea. The literal name means "Five Lands", in practice it is 5 colorful and incredibly photogenic towns - Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore. Since 1997 they have even been part of the UNESCO cultural heritage, and a few years later the Cinque Terre National Park was declared in these places, including not only the terraced villages but also the adjacent mountains, forests, fields, vineyards and part of the sea.