Staying in Malcesine means being in a privileged position to explore some of the most fascinating places on Lake Garda and its hinterland. Each direction opens up different scenarios: villages suspended in time, elegant towns overlooking the water and landscapes that change between lakes, hills and mountains.
A few minutes from the Hotel Querceto, it is possible to build itineraries full of charm, alternating culture, views and authentic atmospheres. From the liveliest shores of the lower Garda to the most intimate and romantic locations, each place tells a different nuance of this unique territory.
Picnic under the Oaks
Rediscover the pleasure of simple things: the grass under your feet, time slowing down, shared laughter and the taste of genuine flavors.
The Picnic under the Oaks was born from this desire: to offer an authentic moment, immersed in nature, where you can let yourself go to the lightness and pleasure of company. A glass of wine, a selection of simple and well-kept proposals, and all around the quiet of a tree-lined lawn.
An experience to be lived at sunset, with your gaze lost in the branches and, shortly after, in the stars. A small ritual made of atmosphere, nature and gratitude.
Admission: €55.00 per person
Garda: The Queen of the Gulf between History and Legend
From a small fishing village to a tourist resort appreciated by many vacationers.
The small historic center enclosed between Palazzo Fregoso and the Clock Tower, offers the choice of numerous bars and restaurants. For those staying even just a few days, Garda gives the opportunity to pleasant excursions to the Rocca di Garda with its ancient Hermitage or the Valley of the Mills. The pride of the whole lake is the suggestive Punta San Vigilio which can be reached on foot with a walk directly on the beach. The weekly Friday market is definitely a regular appointment for tourists to buy souvenirs and souvenirs. To buy the delicate oil and the renowned wines of the area, it is sufficient to take a short trip through the green of the olive trees and vineyards where there are oil mills and cellars that offer the tasting of their products. The central location in the area offers the opportunity to easily visit the villages of the lake and the nearby cities.
A Castle on the Waves: Malcesine, the Medieval Enchantment
On a small promontory on the Veronese side of the lake, at the foot of Mount Baldo, built around an ancient Scaliger fortress, stands Malcesine. Gathered around the Castle and the Palazzo dei Capitani, the ancient village, with its marina, squares and alleys animated by shops, bars and typical restaurants, Malcesine retains its magical charm. A panoramic cable car will take you to the top of Monte Baldo from where you can admire the beauty of the lake or take wonderful walks. Arriving in Malcesine is like leafing through a storybook. Dominated by the unmistakable profile of its Scaligero Castle, the village winds through a maze of cobbled alleys that guard artisan shops and sudden glimpses of the blue. Here, beauty is experienced on two levels: at the foot of the lake, among the boats swinging in the port, and at an altitude of 1760 meters, where the rotating cable car will take you to the ridges of Monte Baldo to give you the largest and most spectacular view of the entire Garda basin.
Punta San Vigilio: The Portofino of Lake Garda
Considered the "Portofino of Lake Garda". The beautiful peninsula, owned by the Guarienti Counts of Brenzone, is part of the Municipality of Garda, in the province of Verona. A visit to Punta San Vigilio is absolutely not to be missed if you are passing through Lake Garda on the eastern shore. You can decide to reach Punta San Vigilio on Lake Garda to take a beautiful and romantic walk starting from Garda, or to spend a day in the beautiful beach Baia delle Sirene, now called Cala delle Sirene (for a fee), to see the elegance of Villa Guarienti, the church, the marina, the park. Or you can go to Punta San Vigilio to admire the sunset over Lake Garda in one of the most beautiful views that Garda offers. San Vigilio has always been considered a splendid peninsula, a destination for important guests, such as the King of Naples, Winston Churchill, Prince Charles of England, Laurence Olivier and many others.
Sirmione: The Pearl of Garda Suspended over the Water
Sirmione needs no introduction: it is a jewel of rare beauty that stretches boldly towards the center of the lake. Crossing the threshold of its majestic Scaligero Castle means entering a kingdom of light and blue reflections. Between the imposing Roman ruins of the Grottoes of Catullus, which dominate the tip of the peninsula, and the healing relaxation of its thermal waters, Sirmione offers a complete sensory experience. Walking through its elegant alleys, where the scent of flowers mixes with the lake breeze, means understanding why, for centuries, this land has been the muse of poets and travelers from all over the world.
