Name: This beach was great! Even on a busy Saturday, we were able to find a spot in the shade. Just be careful if you decide to go in the lake when the water is low, as the algae makes the rocks very slippery and it can be difficult to get out. The views of the mountains were stunning, and there were lizards everywhere!
Item: Jamaica Beach
Rating: 10
Author: Kian Patel

About Garda lake

When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Garda lake can be attributed to this.

Some general information about Garda lake. It is located in Italy (Veneto, Lombardy and Trentino-South Tyrol), total area - 370 km², the maximum depth is 346 meters.

The coast of Garda lake is a real find for lovers of clean turquoise water and magnificent scenery.

There are predominantly fine pebbly beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Garda lake is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation and travelers visiting the beach with their pets. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Garda lake - Spiaggia val di sogno, Spiaggia Porto, Spiaggia La Cavalla Garda, Spiaggia Lido di Arco, Pieve Vecchia Beach

The coastline of Garda lake is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.

There are no secluded beaches here. So if you are looking beach holidays outside the hustle and bustle of the city, the coast of Garda lake is probably not your option.

Garda lake Best beaches

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Jamaica Beach

Colombare 3.6 km

Very good

8.5

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Rocks cover • Very crowded • Rocks bottom

6.2 Amenities index

Good for Relax

Spiaggia Lido di Arco

Torbole 1.2 km

Very good

8.2

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Picturesque • Easy access • Gray pebble • Crowded in season

3.7 Amenities index

Camping

Mokai Beach

Porticcioli 0.9 km

Very good

8.1

Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Crowded in season • Rocks bottom

5.5 Amenities index

Camping

Spiaggia Bergamini

San Benedetto di Lugana 0.3 km

Very good

Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise water • Small open area • Crowded in season

7.3 Amenities index

Lugana Beach

Lugana 0.5 km

Very good

Large free area • Beach resort • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Turquoise water • Very crowded

6.8 Amenities index

Paina Beach

Malcesine 0.5 km

Very good

Large free area • Beach resort • Picturesque • Easy access • Gray fine pebble • Very crowded

6.7 Amenities index

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Popular types of Garda lake beaches

Beaches in small bays

Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.

The coast of Garda lake is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 5. Check selection.

Most beautiful beaches of Garda lake

Spiaggia Lemana

Lemana Beach

8.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Bassanega 1.2 km

Spiaggia Limone sul Garda

Cola Beach

8.5

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Limone sul Garda 0.5 km

Spiaggia di Torbole

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Torbole 0.6 km

Spiaggia Sabbioni

Sabbioni Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Riva del Garda 0.8 km

Spiaggia Lungolago

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Torbole 0.4 km

Spiaggia Toscolano

8.3

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Toscolano 0.8 km

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Quitest and lonely beaches in Garda lake

Spiaggia di Torri del Benaco

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Torri del Benaco 0.5 km

Spiaggia Lazise

Lazise Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Lazise 0.5 km

Spiaggia di Bardolino

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Bardolino 1.2 km

Spiaggia Lido Azzurro

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Fine pebbles bottom

Italy, Toscolano Maderno 0.6 km

Spiaggia pubblica di Levico

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Turquoise pure water, Protected from wind

Italy, Levico Terme 1.2 km

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Pebbly beaches in Garda lake

Pieve Vecchia Beach

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Pieve Vecchia 0.5 km

Strand Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Navene 1.9 km

Spiaggia Peschiera

Braccobaldo Beach

8.2

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise water

Italy, San Benedetto di Lugana 0.4 km

Padenghe Beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Maguzzano 1.2 km

Spiaggia La Cavalla Garda

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Garda 0.8 km

Porto San Felice beach

8.2

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, San Felice del Benaco 1.2 km

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Beaches with shade in Garda lake

Spiaggia Baitone

8.4

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Navene 1.6 km

Spiaggia Pisenze

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray pebble

Italy, Manerba del Garda 0.8 km

Spiaggia D'Oro

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Lazise 1.1 km

Limone Beach

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Limone sul Garda 0.7 km

Margy Beach

7.8

Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Desenzano del Garda 0.6 km

Fossalta Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Pacengo 1.6 km

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Best dog friendly beaches in Garda lake

Bau Beach

8.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Malcesine 1.1 km

Bau Beach Toscolano Maderno

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Toscolano 0.2 km

Lido di Moniga

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Moniga del Garda 0.8 km

Spiaggia Porto Portese

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Portese 0.8 km

Padenghe Beach

7.7

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Monte Tapino 0.7 km

Spiaggia Per Cani

7.1

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Blue pure water

Italy, Limone sul Garda 1.1 km

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Long beaches in Garda lake

Malcesine bathing beach

8.2

Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Light pebble

Italy, Navene 1.5 km

Spiaggia Desenzanino

Desenzanino Beach

8.2

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Desenzano del Garda 0.9 km

Spiaggia Dei Capuccini

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble

Italy, Peschiera del Garda 0.9 km

Lido di Padenghe

8.1

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Padenghe sul Garda 0.9 km

Spiaggia Porto

8.1

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray fine pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Moniga del Garda 0.7 km

Spiaggia Gardiola

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Gray pebble, Turquoise pure water

Italy, Pieve Vecchia 1.4 km

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The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Garda lake has the following features:

most beaches are fine pebbly, so in some cases it is recommended to take aqua-shoes;
53 beaches on Garda lake, have a normally enter to the water, but there are exceptions;
53 beaches on the coast has high level of transparency;
in most cases the cleanliness on Garda lake coast is high;

Latest reviews on Garda lake's beaches

Jamaica Beach

10 Kian Patel

This beach was great! Even on a busy Saturday, we were able to find a spot in the shade. Just be careful if you decide to go in the lake when the water is low, as the algae makes the rocks very slippery and it can be difficult to get out. The views of the mountains were stunning, and there were lizards everywhere!

Mokai Beach

10 Jaxon Stone

This breathtaking beach offers an unparalleled view that will leave you in awe. The drinks selection is top-notch and surprisingly affordable, especially considering the stunning view from the beach bar. If you're fortunate enough, you may even find free parking just above the bar. I highly recommend this beach for an unforgettable experience.

Spiaggia Bergamini

8 Nicolae Popescu

The beach is pleasant, although it has some rocks, it is well-maintained. The water is exceptionally clear, and it's a great spot for fishing pike and black bass from the shoreline.

Lugana Beach

8 Larissa Kessler

This beach is a wonderful spot for both adults and children to enjoy. For a reasonable fee of 12€, we were able to rent a comfortable bench and umbrella for the entire day. In addition, there is a large grassy area that is completely free to use. If you're looking for a fun activity, the paddle boats with slides are a hit with kids. There is also a fantastic restaurant located right on the beach, and on Fridays, there is a fresh produce market in the nearby parking area. The beach is impeccably clean, although there is only one toilet facility available.

Paina Beach

8 Ethan Cooper

We spent a delightful day at this hidden gem, far from the hustle and bustle of the tourist crowds. The peaceful atmosphere was truly serene. During our visit in August 2021, we found that the beach bed rental was priced at 8€, and the umbrella rental was 4€ for the entire day. While the initial cost may seem steep, it's actually quite reasonable. Additionally, there's a fantastic pizzeria conveniently located right next door.

Spiaggia val di sogno

10 Mark Eldridge

This charming island is truly a gem, with its pristine beaches and crystal-clear freshwater sources. The local amenities are top-notch, ensuring that visitors can enjoy their stay to the fullest.

About Garda lake

Jamaica Beach

Spiaggia Lido di Arco

Mokai Beach

Spiaggia Bergamini

Lugana Beach

Paina Beach

Popular types of Garda lake beaches

Most beautiful beaches of Garda lake

Lemana Beach

Cola Beach

Spiaggia di Torbole

Sabbioni Beach

Spiaggia Lungolago

Spiaggia Toscolano

Quitest and lonely beaches in Garda lake

Spiaggia di Torri del Benaco

Lazise Beach

Spiaggia di Bardolino

Spiaggia Lido Azzurro

Spiaggia pubblica di Levico

Pebbly beaches in Garda lake

Pieve Vecchia Beach

Strand Beach

Braccobaldo Beach

Padenghe Beach

Spiaggia La Cavalla Garda

Porto San Felice beach

Beaches with shade in Garda lake

Spiaggia Baitone

Spiaggia Pisenze

Spiaggia D'Oro

Limone Beach

Margy Beach

Fossalta Beach

Best dog friendly beaches in Garda lake

Bau Beach

Bau Beach Toscolano Maderno

Lido di Moniga

Spiaggia Porto Portese

Padenghe Beach

Spiaggia Per Cani

Long beaches in Garda lake

Malcesine bathing beach

Desenzanino Beach

Spiaggia Dei Capuccini

Lido di Padenghe

Spiaggia Porto

Spiaggia Gardiola

Latest reviews on Garda lake's beaches

Most viewed beaches of Garda lake

Lazise Beach

Paina Beach

Jamaica Beach

Spiaggia Riva del Garda

Spiaggia Lido delle Bionde

Spiaggia di Rivoltella