Peschiera del Garda

Camping Peschiera del Garda: walls soaked in history

Peschiera del Garda, which the Romans called Arilica, is the first village in the province of Verona after the Brescia lakeshore, located in a strategic position boasting both splendid views over Lake Garda and excellent traffic links, at the exact point where the River Mincio flows away from the lake towards the Mantua plain.

Even today, this position makes Peschiera a popular destination for summer holidays, also due to its proximity to the provinces of Brescia and Mantua.

The present-day structure of the town still reflects its origins as a citadel, surrounded on all sides by canals and robust defensive walls built around 1553 on the orders of Guidobaldo della Rovere and well preserved to this day.
This is a town that boasts ancient military traditions: during antiquity it saw the passage of the Longobard and Roman armies, as well as those of the peoples from the North, followed later by those of the Visconti and Sforza families and the Republic of Venice, all of whom fought for control of the area.
In the 19th century, the municipalities bordering on Peschiera were the scene of battles with the Habsburg army, which had taken possession of the fortress, now a prison.
In addition to the defensive and military constructions, the town offers interesting examples of civil and religious architecture, such as the parish church of San Martino Vescovo, believed to be one of the oldest churches in the Diocese of Verona, and the sixteenth-century Madonna del Frassino Sanctuary, which attracts thousands of pilgrims.

The holiday villages in Peschiera del Garda offer many families every year the ideal solution for a holiday where they can disconnect their minds and have all the necessary comforts, even for activities involving children.In addition, the proximity and the large offer of amusement and water parks makes a weekend in Peschiera del Garda the best choice if you want to make the most of the activities to be done in a short time.

This municipality offers many services and activities to do, such as the little train to go around the centre with children, the tour of the walls by boat, the train station that connects the town to the city of Verona, the cycle path that runs along the river Mincio to Mantua and the little gem of Borghetto sul Mincio. There is also a beach equipped for dogs. For this reason, there are many campsites in Peschiera del Garda with dogs allowed, so that our four-legged friends can enjoy the most beautiful moments with their families.

Holidays in Peschiera del Garda are ideal for families, sports enthusiasts, history lovers, and groups of young people, who will find here not only amusement parks in the vicinity, but also plenty of clubs and nightlife options.

Spending your holiday in a campsite in Peschiera del Garda is the best choice if you want to enjoy water sports, nightclubs, wine and food tours in the so-called “Lugana” area, famous for the DOC-label wine of the same name that has been made there since 1967 and dive into history by visiting the ancient city walls and military buildings or visit religious sites.