Moniga del Garda Holidays

With its picturesque setting on Lake Garda’s sunny southwest shore, Moniga del Garda is all about simple pleasures: pebble beaches, pink sunsets, and glasses of local Chiaretto rosé (it’s the town’s pride and joy). Start on the promenade by the little harbour, then wander uphill to Castello di Moniga for storybook views over vineyards and sparkling water. Feeling active? Rent a boat or SUP for swims in sheltered coves, cycle the gentle Valtenesi wine roads, or hike to the nearby Rocca di Manerba for incredible panoramas.

Ferries and lake roads make day-tripping easy: glide to Salò’s elegant arcades, Sirmione’s castle-and-spa peninsula, or Desenzano’s boutiques and long aperitivo hours. Back in Moniga, life revolves around sunny terraces and unfussy, delicious food – think lake fish, lemon and sage, olive oil from hillside groves, and gelato for the stroll home. And let’s not forget to order some of that local Chiaretto rosé to wash it all down with.

Evenings here are mellow: head out for a spritz on the square, listen to the music drifting from trattorie, and gaze out at the lake turning rose-gold. Whether you’re planning to go for swims, sips, or slow meanders, Moniga del Garda serves up a quietly beautiful slice of Garda life.