Limone sul Garda
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Hemmed in by rock walls at the northern end of Lake Garda's western shore, Limone was reachable only by water or mountain paths until the lakeside road opened in 1932. Its terraced lemon houses, with rows of white stone pillars, caught Goethe's eye as he sailed past in 1786. Today narrow stone lanes lead down to a lakefront promenade, and the Limonaia del Castèl has been restored for visitors.
Highlights
- The restored Limonaia del Castèl, with views over the town
- Prized local olive oil from the lakeside groves
- San Pietro in Vinculis, a small church among the olive trees
- The Garda cycle path, clinging to the cliffs towards Trentino
- Summer car ferry across the lake to Malcesine
Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.
Population: 1,130
Things to see
Travel guide (Wikivoyage)
Limone is a town on the edge of Lake Garda. Sandwiched between looming rocky massifs over 1,000 meters high, with stunning views of the mountains above Malcesine on the opposite shore of lake, Limone is one of the most idyllically situated towns on Lake Garda. The narrow, stone-paved streets that wind their way between the high, stone walls of the ancient buildings, and a long promenade, fringed with cafes and restaurants, that culminates in a beach only add to the appeal, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations on the lake.