Toscolano Maderno

Camping Toscolano Maderno: between lake and unspoilt valleys

Toscolano Maderno is a town in the province of Brescia which is located on the western shore of Lake Garda, in the center of the Riviera dei Limoni.
It is on a large promontory enclosed between the suggestive port of Toscolano and the Gulf of Maderno, it is about 40 km from Brescia and belongs to the Parco Alto Garda Bresciano regional park.

The municipality of Toscolano Maderno represents a historical and economic reality of great importance in the Riviera dei Limoni and Castelli, and it is the only municipality on the Brescia side that acts as a docking point to cross the lake with your own car on the Navigarda ferries, in connection with Torri del Benaco. This is why staying on a campsite in Toscolano Maderno is a practical logistical choice: during the summer, to be able to comfortably reach the opposite shore of the lake by car is a convenience not to be underestimated.

Toscolano and Maderno became a single municipality in 1928. Both locations have two different centers, which are separated by the Toscolano torrent.
Toscolano is known for the paper industry (the paper mills where paper money was printed until 1948 are very famous) and for publishing, while Maderno's economy is mainly based on tourism. These places were fundamental for the Italian paper production, which is still very active today. An ancient factory has recently been transformed into the Paper Museum, which can be visited through the very interesting route of the Valle delle Cartiere.

This evocative and wild valley is a real treasure worth visiting and is suitable for both the less sporty and the more experienced hikers, who will find the right starting point for their long walks in nature in the campsites in Toscolano Maderno.

Another excursion recommended for the more experienced is the climb to Mount Pizzocolo, which from its 1501 metres above sea level offers not only moments of immersion in its wild nature, but also a breathtaking view of Lake Garda and Mount Baldo, on the opposite shore, which can be seen in all its extension. These are some of the reasons why many trekking lovers choose the campsites in Toscolano Maderno for their holidays on Lake Garda. This area is also renowned for the production of wines, oils and lemon juice. The cultivation of lemon was introduced by Franciscan monks in the thirteenth century and for a long time lemons were exported all over Europe.

In Toscolano-Maderno there are many places worth visiting, such as the parish church of San Pietro and Paolo in Toscolano, the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Benaco, the Palazzo Nuovo in Maderno and many other important buildings and monuments.

The historical centre of the town, especially during the summer season, hosts many events including music concerts, markets, open-air cinema, exhibitions and theatre performances, offering a rich programme of events that add value to your holidays in Toscolano Maderno.

The surroundings offer various ideas for excursions, trekking and golf on the neighboring hills.
The area is particularly recommended for those who love long walks and mountain bike trails. There are so many possibilities to practise these activities in the area and, thanks to the ferry connection, it is also possible to take advantage of the eastern shore of the lake to move around on foot or by bike, leaving the car in Toscolano Maderno, in a camping and discovering the many itineraries for hiking, mountain biking or racing biking on both shores of the great Lake Garda.

Toscolano Maderno is also famous thanks to a wonderful beach called Lido Azzurro. It is a beach on payment and equipped, which offers various services such as sunbeds, umbrellas, changing rooms, bars and a restaurant-pizzeria with a playground for the little ones. 

For families on holiday on Lake Garda, choosing to spend time in a holiday village in Toscolano Maderno is the ideal choice. It will allow you to enjoy all the services and amenities that this type of accommodation can offer such as bars, restaurants, and various activities suitable for the whole family, like entertainment for children.

If, on the other hand, you prefer a completely different kind of comfort and holiday, while enjoying the contact with nature but not renouncing a touch of luxury in your days, you can decide for a glamping in Toscolano Maderno or in the neighbouring areas, to experience a dream holiday on Lake Garda.

If you love nature and an active life in the open air, choose a campsite in Toscolano Maderno on Lake Garda as the destination of your next holiday, energy recharge and well-being are guaranteed.