landmark
Gardaland
Italy's most popular amusement park on the shores of Lake Garda with over 35 themed attractions.
3 km · about 5 min drive
EuropeItalyVeneto
Peschiera del Garda
Veneto, Italy · Europe
About Peschiera del Garda
Peschiera del Garda works well as a base: 10 minutes from Salionze, 24km from Lake Garda.
Peschiera del Garda is in Veneto, Italy, with about 7,700 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Salionze, about 5 km away.
Peschiera del Garda (Italian pronunciation: [peˈskjɛːra del ˈɡarda]; Venetian: Pischera; Latin: Ardelica, Arilica) is a town and comune in the province of Verona, in Veneto, Italy. When Lombardy-Venetia was under Austrian rule, Peschiera was the northwest anchor of the four fortified towns constituting theRead more
Quadrilatero. The fortress is on an island in the river Mincio at its outlet from Lake Garda.
The town is encircled by massive Venetian defensive systems that have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 9 July 2017.
Where to Stay in Peschiera del Garda
Compare prices across Booking.com, Airbnb, Expedia, and more. Select your dates to see availability.
Filter presets
Pick your must-haves once: provider links open pre-filtered. Each filter lists which sites it applies to.
Compare before you book!
Prices can vary significantly between platforms. We recommend checking at least 2-3 sites to find the best deal for your stay in Peschiera del Garda.
Explore the Area
Discover famous landmarks, scenic roads, and more near Peschiera del Garda.
Loading map...
Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Peschiera del Garda?
Within an hour or so of Peschiera del Garda: Gardaland (3 km), Sirmione (9 km), Museo Nicolis (16 km), Il Vittoriale degli Italiani (22 km).
Are there any good drives near Peschiera del Garda?
The nearest famous roads are Strada della Forra (Tremosine), Gardesana Occidentale and Passo di Tremalzo.
Where is Peschiera del Garda?
Peschiera del Garda is in Veneto, Italy, about 5 km from Salionze.
Road trip
Drive to Peschiera del Garda
Add it as a stop and the planner works out the driving, the nights and what's worth seeing on the way.
Start planningWhat's nearby?
Swipe through places to go
Places within a drive of Peschiera del Garda. Keep the ones you like and add them to your trip.
Explore now
Quick Information
- Population
- 7,733
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Veneto
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.4391, 10.6861
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for ItalyTags
Worth the detour from Peschiera del Garda
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
castle
Sirmione
A narrow peninsula jutting into southern Lake Garda, guarded by a medieval Scaliger castle and home to ancient Roman thermal baths.
9 km · about 15 min drive
museum
Museo Nicolis
Italian museum of cars, motorcycles, and mechanical musical instruments with rare Maseratis and vintage racing machines.
16 km · about 20 min drive
museum
Il Vittoriale degli Italiani
Poet D'Annunzio's eccentric hillside estate above Lake Garda hides a warship prow, mausoleum and lavish gardens.
22 km · about 25 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.
24 km · about 25 min drive
ancient ruins
Arena di Verona
A remarkably preserved 1st-century Roman amphitheater in Verona that still hosts world-class opera performances under the stars.
24 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Strada della Forra (Tremosine)
A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
32 km · about 35 min drive
landmark
Palazzo Ducale, Mantua
A sprawling Gonzaga palace-city with Mantegna's illusionistic Camera degli Sposi, in a lake-girdled Renaissance town.
32 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Peschiera del Garda
- 32 kmStrada della Forra (Tremosine)A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
- 35 kmGardesana OccidentaleA spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
- 37 kmMalcesineA lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
- 45 kmPasso di TremalzoA rough, tunnel-pierced military road above Lake Garda at 1,694m, part gravel, spectacular and demanding.
- 56 kmMonte Isola, Lake IseoEurope's largest lake island rises car-free from Lake Iseo, crowned by a sanctuary with sweeping water views.
- 56 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
Nearby Destinations
Other places to explore near Peschiera del Garda.
Plan a trip around Peschiera del Garda
Your trip starts here
Plan a road trip from Peschiera del Garda.
Pick the days, drop in the stops, and share it with whoever's coming.