Discover the ancient charm
of Sirmione and its surrounding
The queen of all the peninsulas
“Ave, oh beautiful Sirmio…” this way the ancient poet Catullo greeted Sirmione defined in his poems as the “Pearl of all the peninsula and Islands”. Historical and cultural heritage, the charming hamlet is dominated by the Castello Scaligero, unique example of XIII Century fortress touched on all its sides by the water. Walking through the narrow and charatteristic streets of the centre you will be embedded by an ancient and secret atmosphere. On the very top of the peninsula raises the famous Grotte di Catullo, the most great roman Villa in the northen part of Italy. From the old ruins you can enjoy a breathtaking view and at the sunset the gold waves seems to carry the sweet thoughts of the famous guests that have visited this charming place during the time.
The Thermal Bath in Sirmione
Under the ancient foundations of Sirmione flows the Boiola spring. This water benefits of precious therapeutic and curative properties. Thanks to this extraordinary spring Sirmione has two very famous Thermal establishments and the beautiful wellness spa centre called: Acquaria. At few steps from Crocus, this charming and romantic Wellness Spa facing the lake, offers spa circuits, the experience of a sauna with breathtaking view, Thermal Cosmetics treatments, massages, muds and many other rituals to live an unforgettable experience.
Lugana DOC
The Lugana DOC wine is an excellence of the hinterland of Sirmione. The unique clay composition of this soil, gives unmistakeable taste to the wine wohse vines, cuddled by the mild climate, produce noble and unique grapes. Thanks to the magic experience of walking or ridining through the vineyards you can enjpoy the bucolic atmosphere of the fields, breathing an ancient tradition. By living a wine tasting in a typical Lugana wine cellars is the best way to enjoy and ‘taste’ the area.
Hinterland and points of interest
The South Garda Hinterland area, far from the chaos of the lake even if at few minutes by car from the Lake, it offers several starting points to make unforgettable excursions. From the very close peninsula of Sirmione, Pearl of Garda Lake, to San Martino della Battaglia that shows its famous monumental tower and the near Peschiera whose fortress is classified as UNESCO heritage. Again the medieval hamlet of Borghetto sul Mincio classified as one of the most beautiful hamlet of Italy, Salò and its panoramic bay, Bardolino which is the city of the red wine and Lazise that beside its historical charm, counts on the presence of the thermal spring of Colà and some of the most famous amusement parks of Italy: Gardaland, Canevaworld, Medieval Times, Zoo Safari, etc. Not to forget the proximity of Verona, in just thirty minutes you will reach the city of Love, godmother of Romeo and Juliet and keeper of a priceless historical and cultural herigtage, whose crown jewel is the Arena di Verona, scenery of the most famous lyrical opera festival of the world.