Bardolino is a small town located on Lake Garda’s east shore, in the northern region of Veneto. It is situated about 30 kilometres from Verona and is renowned for having some of the best nightlife in Lake Garda. Bardolino has held its authentic Italian charm over the years and is renowned as one of the most stunning towns of Lake Garda.

Perhaps the most famous landmark in Bardolino is the church of San Nicolo and San Severo. This 19th century church is located on the top of the town’s main street and boasts stunning frescos on the church walls. If you enjoy a glass of vino, be sure to visit Bardolino’s wine museum. For those who like to stay active on your holiday, there are many beautiful walking and hiking routes around.

 

Bardolino is a fantastic tourist resort with plenty to do for both couples and families. Couples will love the lively atmosphere and range of authentic Italian bars to enjoy a drink in, while kids and adults will love the water sport excursions available at Lake Garda.

The closest airport to Bardolino is Verona, which is roughly 40 minutes away. Flights from Dublin to Verona operate 4 days a week during the summer season, which is the most popular time for a holiday in Bardolino. The estimated flight time is 2 hours and 40 minutes.

To learn more about things to do in Bardolino, the best time to go and local info see here.

Things to do in Bardolino

Attractions  

• Go wine tasting in Villa Calicantus, a popular vineyard in the area.
• Visit Parco Baia delle Sirene, a nearby lakefront park boasting a private beach, playground and picnic area.
• Pay a visit to Parco Carrara Bottagisio, a popular park in Bardolino that is known for its scenery and tranquility.

Nightlife

Bardolino is renowned for having the best nightlife in Lake Garda. There are many bars and nightclubs which open as late as 4am during the summer season.

Dining Out

There are many restaurants serving authentic Italian cuisine with many of them specialising in seafood, so be sure to try some when you visit!

For Families  

Pay a visit to the amazing Gardaland theme park. Kids will love the countless rollercoasters, water rides and attractions that guarantee a fun day out for the entire family.

Shopping 

You will find many stores on Bardolino’s high street selling Italian and international brands. There is also a weekly market that is popular with the locals.

BEACHES

There are several pebble beaches in Bardolino for tourists to relax on, and many offer amazing water sport opportunities.

BARDOLINO WINE FESTIVAL

Bardolino wine festival takes place annually at the end of September. During this festival there will be countless wine and food stalls, musical performances and street entertainers!

Best Time to Go

The best time to visit Bardolino is the summer season. The town experiences hot weather during these months, with temperatures averaging in the high twenties. There are also many events that take place in Lake Garda every summer for tourists to enjoy.

Local Info

Currency

 Euro is the currency used in Italy.

Time Zone   

Bardolino is one hour ahead of Ireland (GMT+1).

Getting around  

Bardolino is a very walkable town as the paths are quite flat. However, there is also a reliable bus & ferry service, making it easy to visit the surrounding towns.