Nago-Torbole - Nago-Torbole

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Nago-Torbole
provinceTrento (TN)
Residents
2.817 (2018)
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Nago-Torbole

Torbole is a city in Northern Italy. The place is on the north bank of the Lake Garda.

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Nago-Torbole consists of three districts:

Old port in Torbole
  • Torbole is located directly on Lake Garda, on the Gardesana Orientale coastal road. The river Sarca flows into Lake Garda in the village. Life is raging in Torbole, you can stroll along the beach promenade, go swimming and surfing. There are a variety of restaurants and nightlife is also here.
Nago from Castel Penede
  • Nago with the former citadel Castel Penede is about 150 m above Torbole. The place has retained its village character. Life is raging down on Lake Garda, it is more peaceful here.
The through-town of Tempesta
  • Tempesta consists of only a few houses on the shores of Lake Garda south of Torbole. To the south of this, the municipal boundary also forms the border with the province of Verona (Veneto). Apart from a bus stop and two hotels, the place has little to offer.

The highest point of the parish is the summit of the Monte Altissimo (2,079 m).

getting there

Narrow alley in Torbole

By plane

The closest airport is Valerio Catullo Airport in Verona.

By train

The nearest train station is in Rovereto, about 20 km away.

By bus

In the street

Brenner motorway A22 south, exit "Rovereto sud - Lago di Garda nord"; after the toll booth on the state road SS240, past Mori and Loppio, drive towards Nago. The municipality of Torbole (located in the valley on Lake Garda) can be reached by taking the exit towards Torbole at the large roundabout in Nago and continuing downhill to Torbole.

By boat

Passenger ferry

From March to October, all sea locations are regularly approached by passenger ferries. The pier is after the old port in the direction of Tempesta.

mobility

Map of Nago-Torbole

There are beautiful paths between the districts of Nago and Torbole that can be walked. The most beautiful is the path through the small valley Santa Lucia.

By bike is the paved road Via Europe at the lookout point Belvedere recommended, the main road between the two districts is too busy and it often jams.

Tourist Attractions

Chiesa parrocciale di Sant'Andrea

In Torbole

  • The Chiesa parrocciale di Sant'Andrea is mentioned for the first time in 1175 and rebuilt during the baroque period with a nave and two side chapels. The 18th century altarpiece shows the martyrdom of Saint Andrea of ​​Cignaroli. In the church square with cypresses and olives there is the tomb, in the form of a small temple, by Vincenzo Errante, the translator of the German poets, who wanted to be buried here.
  • Belvedere is a viewing terrace on a small rock tableau above the old harbor with an excellent view over the place.
  • The little church Santa Maria al Lago just a few meters from the shore of the lake.
  • A plaque commemorates Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's visit to Lake Garda
  • A large mural by Hans Lietzmann on the facade of the Casa Beust shows Saint Antonio talking to the fish
  • The sculptor Fernando Ciancianaini, with the stage name Cian (1889 - 1954) lived for many years in Torbole, where he practiced his art in the Villa Cian. The terracotta figures of the Madonna delle Vittorie church and many other buildings in the area. Including the bronze bust in the Piazza degli Alpini, which he dedicated to Goethe and the bust of Dante Alighieri in the gardens by the information office.

In Nago

Castel Penede
Marmitte dei Giganti
  • The Castel Penede is now a ruin on the rock above Torbole. A hike to the old castle is rewarded with a view of the valley around Arco, Lake Loppio, Lake Garda and the surrounding mountains.
  • The Chiesa di San Zeno dates from the 12th century and was rebuilt in the 16th century.
  • The glacier mills Marmitte dei Giganti were formed in the ice age 70,000 to 10,000 years ago by glacier melt water. Eddy currents have caused washouts in the softer rock. From Nago, at the large roundabout, a small footpath leads to the Marmitte. From Torbole at the end of Via Strada Grande, turn right, there is a steep footpath and about 175 meters in altitude.

Outside

  • Natural park around Monte Baldo

activities

The public bathing beach
Surfer in front of Torbole

water sports

  • Windsurfing and Kiting. Equipment can be borrowed from many places, and courses for beginners are also offered.
  • swim in the lake. There are several bays with small stones as a public bathing beach. There are sun loungers and toilets for a fee, and there is a bar every few hundred meters.

To go biking

  • For Mountain bikers there are a variety of signposted trails.
  • One famous, infamous tour is the one up on the Monte Altissimo. From Torbole it goes uphill via Nago 1750 meters in altitude, first over asphalt and then over gravel.
  • Mecki`s, Via Matteotti 5, Torbole. Tel.: 39 0464 548051. Probably the best-known bike scene café on Lake Garda, with mountain bike rental, in-house workshop, mobile workshop, apartments and shuttle service.Open: until 8 p.m.

hike

Sentiero Busatte Tempesta
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  • Easy mountain hike around Torbole on Lake Garda
  • The Sentiero Busatte Tempesta is a beautiful, simple one trail (4 km long, about 100 m ascent) on the steep mountain slopes with a view of Lake Garda from above. There are information boards along the route describing the geology, fauna and flora. The starting point is behind the climbing garden of the Parco Busatte (by car from Torbole past the Hotel Central) at a sign with the route. The hiking trail meanders around 200 to 300 m above Lake Garda on the slope of the Altissimo. The highlight of the path are the three stairs attached to the rock with a total of. 400 steps. At the end of the path, you either go back up on a forest path, or down to Tempesta, where you can take the
    Busatte Adventure

Public bus (about every hour) can return to Torbole. To shorten the waiting time, you can go to the Hotel Villa Bella, on the road 400 m in the direction of Torbole. And have a drink on the viewing terrace. The path goes downhill from Busatte towards Tempesta, the other way around it is much more strenuous. The path is not suitable for mountain bikers.

Climb

  • Busatte Adventure climbing park, Loc. Busatte, 38069 Torbole. Tel.: 39 347 2880570. Open: from April to October with 4 climbing courses.Price: € 20 for children under 12 € 16.

Regular events

  • Fiera di Santa Maria Maddalena. The mass takes place annually on July 22nd, the day of St. Mary Magdalene, in Torbole and dates back to 1774.
  • Broccolo di Torbole. The Broccolo di Torbole Committee organizes gastronomic events with free cauliflower tastings on two Saturdays in December at the small port of Torbole.

shop

Stalls at the old port
  • Weekly market is on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month, from March 20th to September 30th, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • On the beach promenade at the old port, the usual little things are offered, as they often offer Africans on the Mediterranean.

kitchen

Al Forte Alto

Around the middle of the 17th century, cauliflower, Broccoli the torbole, imported from the Veronese area and found ideal conditions in the fields around Torbole. It is now considered a native plant here. The wind prevents the formation of ice and hoarfrost in winter and helps with growth. Torbole became famous and supplied the markets from Verona to Brescia. It was included in the Ark's Critically Endangered Products by Slow Food. It is harvested from the beginning of November to April and served with fish or meat.

  • La Terrazza, Via Benaco, 14 38069 Torbole. Tel.: 39 0464 506083. Fine cuisine with exceptional fish dishes.

nightlife

There are bars and pubs in Torbole, while Nago is quieter.

Alley in Torbole

accommodation

There are several campsites with direct access to the water directly on Lake Garda.

  • Camping Maroadi, Via Gardesana 13, 38069 Torbole (TN). Tel.: 39 0464 505175. Campsite for tents and mobile homes. The terrain is shady and planted with olive trees. Own pizzeria on the premises, camping shop (also bread and breakfast rolls). Direct access to the beach, located at the sailing harbor. Marco Segnana surf school right next door.
  • Villabella, loc. Tempesta, 2, Torbole sul Garda (TN). Tel.: 39 0464 505 100. The hotel is located directly on Lake Garda with its own bathing area, somewhat secluded and quiet in the Tempesta district.Price: double room from € 75.00 per person.
  • Eco Hotel Zanella, Via Sighele 1, 38069 Nago-Torbole. Tel.: 39 0464 505 154. Historic hotel in the center of Nago. Eco hotel, it saves water and energy and there are local products in the restaurant.Price: Overnight from € 32.00 per person.
  • HOTEL BENACO, Via Benaco 35, Torbole sul Garda. Tel.: 39 0464 505364. The hotel is located directly at the old port of Torbole, the origin goes back to the year 1729.Price: Overnight stay from € 36.00 per person.

security

health

In the alleys of Nago

Practical advice

  • There is one on the beach in the direction of the old harbor, next to the building with the verdigris roof public restroom. It costs 50 cents to use and there is no change back.

security

  • The winds of Lake Garda are not to be underestimated, you have to take the storm warnings seriously.
  • Helmets and protective clothing are compulsory for mountain bikers.
  • Life jackets are compulsory on the entire Lake Garda (also on the inflatable boat). Only life jackets with an official Italian test number are permitted. Failure to comply could result in fines of several hundred euros.

Hot spots

  • Camping al Cor, Via Matteotti 26, 38069 Torbole. 1, 5 or 24 hours can be booked from € 2.95, but the time must be taken in one go

trips

  • The neighboring town Riva del Garda can be easily reached on foot or by bike.
  • In the historical Verona to the balcony under which Romeo advertised Juliet.

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