San Felice del Benaco
Camping San Felice del Benaco: tranquillity with an island view
San Felice del Benaco is located in the heart of Valtenesi, on a promontory that rises on the west shore of Lake Garda and extends towards the lake covered with green meadows and Mediterranean plants, about 35 km from Brescia.
By choosing a campsite in San Felice del Benaco as your holiday destination, you certainly enjoy the privilege of a convenient, strategic and particularly pleasant location.
The name of San Felice derives from the Latin sinus felix (happy inlet) and San Felice is also one of the patron saints of the town.
The settlements found in this area are very ancient: piles, Roman tombstones and medieval castles have been found, some of which are still visible.
The three ancient villages that compose the Municipality located in the morainic hills between Salò and Manerba are a concentration of tranquility and history: in S. Felice, Portese and Cisano you can visit small marinas, country churches, stone houses and breathe a very relaxing atmosphere.
Among the many campsites of Lake Garda, in San Felice del Benaco, those who love history and discovering the essence of it, in the tranquillity of places where the remains still stand, will find the perfect holiday accommodation.
The Island del Garda is also part of the municipality, the largest and most elegant island of the entire Lake Garda. On the island there is the palace of the Cavazza family, surrounded by beautiful Italian gardens and rich vegetation. Between April and October, various guided tours are organized in order to discover the island. Spending the holiday at the campsites of San Felice del Benaco is the recommended and most practical choice if you plan to explore this enchanting island for a day.
There are a lot of places of interest in the area: the baroque parish church of San Felice with its 18th century frescoes, the castle ruins with the old cemetery and the tower, the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Carmine, where numerous frescoes can be admired, the ruins of the medieval castle and many other cultural assets.
According to tradition, St. Francis of Assisi founded the first dormitory of Roman friars in San Felice del Benàco.
Faithful tourists, who love to visit holy places, or lovers of their historical value, can organise a weekend in San Felice del Benaco to satisfy their desire to discover these places of spiritual peace. Even a few days spent in these areas, in contact with nature, peace and silence, on a camping in San Felice del Benaco, can offer maximum mental recharge and provide a profound sense of wellbeing.
For cycling lovers there is an 18 km long bike path that extends along the towns of San Felice del Benàco, Portese and Cisano.
San Felice, starting from the beaches on Lake Garda and arriving in the woods of the mountains surrounding the town, offers a dense network of MTB routes suitable for everyone, as they are of varying levels of difficulty and physical commitment, so that the campsites in San Felice del Benaco are often bike friendly and suitable for all types of cyclists, from mountain bikes to racing bikes.
The weekly market takes place on Wednesdays and we suggest you also visit the San Felice Oil Mill where you will have the opportunity to taste and buy the best local products.
During the year various events are organized, including film evenings, concerts, shows, exhibitions, festivals, sporting events and a rich entertainment program for the little ones.
In addition to this, families with children can benefit the most by choosing a holiday village in San Felice del Benaco as a solution for their holiday on Lake Garda, enjoying all the services available such as bars, restaurants, mini-markets and organized activities for children.
Among the various natural beaches immersed in the nature of the municipality of San Felice, a visit to the Baia del Vento beach and to the adjacent Church of San Fermo is a must, from whose strategic and privileged position it is possible to admire the Island of Garda. The Baia del Vento beach is public and wide, equipped with kiosks and there is also a playground for children.
San Felice del Benaco, in a camping, is perfect for those in search of a quiet, family holiday, where they can spend quality time with their children, staying in the open air and enjoying contact with the wonderful nature of this area.
Choose the most suitable facility for your needs, spend your holidays in San Felice del Benaco and have the best experience.
