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Things to Do in Lake Garda

By Bill Herrfeldt

Things to Do in Lake Garda
Lake Garda in northern Italy is a great place to go if you are interested in warm weather and an area of the world that is steeped in history. It also is an area where you can hone your golf skills because there are amazing, well-maintained courses there. And when you're not on the golf courses there, you are within an hour's ride of both Milan and Venice.

The Hotel Madrigal

This hotel oversees Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy. It is located in a small village called Marciago and is within walking distance of the center of Garda. From every room, you'll have a spectacular view of the lake and the mountains in the distance. The hotel also boasts a bar and two restaurants, one by the pool and another on the terrace with a view of Lake Garda. The accommodating staff will schedule a tee time for you at your choice of area golf courses. You can stay at this hotel for as little as $100 per night for the least -expensive accommodations.

The Hotel Madrigal
Via Ghiandare 1
I-37010 Marciaga di Costermano
0039/ 045/ 6279-001

Play Golf Club Paradiso de Garda

This golf course is a manageable 6,000 yards long, and it was designed by noted American golf architect Jim Fazio. Its signature hole is the par-5 18th that has water on the right when you hit your drive demanding accuracy to a fairway that is extremely well-trapped. The second shot must clear another sand trap with a fairway that moves dramatically to the right as you approach the green. In addition to having a fine course, it also boasts having a driving range and practice putting green, a well-equipped pro shop, a cocktail lounge and a restaurant.

Segretarla Golf Club
Paradiso del Garda
045/6405802

Play Gardagolf Country Club

Without doubt, this is one of the best courses built in Italy in the past 25 years. It has 27 holes and has a terrific view of the Italian countryside. It is beautifully manicured, and it poses a challenge even to the best of golfers. Its location was chosen because of the temperate weather there, so golfers can play the course year-round. Twice the course was the site of the prestigious Italian Open, and it more recently hosted the Women's International Open.

Gardagolf Country Club
Via Angelo Omodeo 2
25080 Soiano del Lago (BS)
+39 0365 674707

About The Author

Bill Herrfeldt specializes in finance, sports and the needs of retiring people, and has been published in the national edition of "Erickson Tribune," the "Washington Post" and the "Arizona Republic." He graduated from the University of Louisville.
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