Is Sirmione worth visiting?

Sirmione is a very popular tourist spot in Northern Italy. The first reason for its popularity is the location…it’s an amazing location on Lake Garda (Lago di Garda). Secondly, it boasts a beautiful medieval village with old walls and narrow cobbled streets.

What is Sirmione known for?

Sirmione is a famous thermal destination and has lovely spas to relax and unwind. The most famous are Aquaria (wellness and thermal spa), Terme di Catullo and Terme di Virgilio, offering thermal baths, massages and and rehab packages.

How do you get around in Sirmione?

SIRMIONE TRAVEL TIPS

  1. BY CAR: Sirmione is reachable by car from the A4 Turin/Venice motorway. You have to park your car outside the town center.
  2. BY BUS/TRAIN: There is no train station in Sirmione.
  3. BY BOAT: You can reach Sirmione also via boat from many villages on Lake Garda´s shores.

Which part of Lake Garda is best?

The northern side of Lake Garda is surrounded by high mountains and is probably the most impressive part of the lake. Seeing it from the water is really the best way to appreciate the stunning landscapes! So, if you are visiting Lake Garda and want to see the best of the lake itself, take a boat trip to Riva.

Can you swim in Sirmione?

Note: dogs must be leashed and can swim on all the beaches of Sirmione; it is forbidden to light fires and/or use barbecue on all the beaches of Sirmione.

Is Lake Garda or Lake Como better?

For a castle and Roman ruins, go to Lake Garda; for opulent villas and gardens, opt for Lake Como. Lake Como’s town of Sirmione may be touristy, but it also boasts two popular sights: the imposing Scaligero Castle, which dates back to the 13th century, and the ruins of the Grotte di Catullo, an ancient Roman spa.

How much time do you need in Sirmione?

While you don’t need much time to visit Limone, in Sirmione you can easily spend a few hours or more. If you only have an hour to spare, pick Limone as Sirmione is much busier and you will probably lose a lot of time driving and looking for a parking spot. OPTION 2.

Can you drive in Sirmione?

TIP: if you are not a very confident driver, just don’t drive into Sirmione. You can stay outside the walls if you have a car.

Can you drive into Sirmione?

Does Sirmione have a beach?

Jamaica beach, Sirmione Jamaica beach (or Giamaica Beach) in Sirmione is one of the best and most popular Lake Garda beaches and owns its name to the colors of its water, which are reminiscent of that of… Jamaica!