Around Tignale . Around the Lake

Riva is the largest town in the northern area of Lake Garda (the biggest of all is Desenzano). It is a pleasant mixture of Italian frivolity and Tyrolese precision (until 1918 Riva was in Austria). Surrounded by impressive mountains, Riva offers many opportunities for sport lovers (mountain bike, climbing, sailing and windsurfing). For those who want to relax there are inviting beaches and many attractive shops along the streets in the charming old town.
Riva has an extensive and varied cultural and trade fair programme not only in the summer but all year round. There is an interesting museum in the old fort “La Rocca”- that goes back to the 12th century.