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Lakeside strolls, knockout views and oodles of tasty Italian food – holidays to Salò serve up everything you’d want from a Lake Garda getaway.

Lakeside living

Wrapped around a wide bay, Salò’s 3km waterfront is peppered with restaurants, bars and cafés. Treat your tastebuds to ice-cream and hunks of focaccia as you munch you're way from one end to the other. And when it comes to aperitivo o’clock, find a spot to sip a spritz while you watch the boats out on the lake.

Outdoor action

Getting out into nature’s easy as pie here. Gentle walking trails criss-cross the tree-covered slopes of the San Bartolomeo mountain above town, so lace up those boots and spend a day sauntering among sweet-smelling pines.

Fun in the sun

If you’re after a lazy day by the lake, the sun-drenched shores on the southside of the bay are your go-to. Pack up your swim things and take your pick from a posse of pebble beaches. Lots of them have bars and loungers, and you can even rent pedalos if you fancy spending a couple hours bobbing around on the lake itself.

Out and about

Here are some ideas of things to do when staying in Salò:

• Lakeside promenade
• Lakeside path
• Lake bathing
• Boat trips
• Local ferries
• Rowing boats
• Bike hire
• Lakeside cycle paths
• Sailing
• Wine Tasting
• Local museum
• Art gallery

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  • Tuck in at a lakeside pizzeria
  • Get snap happy in the Old Town
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Top things to see and do in Salo

Salò scores straight As when it comes to lakeside spots, with no less than five pebble beaches on the southside of the bay to pick from. And what’s more, things like bars, loungers and showers come as standard at most.

This is the trendy one of the bunch. A row of cocktail bars keep the sangrias flowing, and there’s a resident DJ on hand to lay down some chilled out beats. Like a little live music? Head back in the evening when local bands take to the stage.

Your one if you like a little peace and quiet. There’s not much in the way of extra facilities – just a couple of picnic benches – but the beautiful views over the lake to Monte Baldo beyond more than make up for it.

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If you love a market, don’t miss the open-air one that’s held every Saturday in Piazza dei Martiri della Libertà. There are heaps of stalls to browse selling everything from crafts and clothing to fresh local produce – if you’re here in August or September, look out for fresh truffles foraged from the surrounding countryside.

There is a good selection of shops in Salò, and Via San Carlo is the main shopping street. Lined with clothes shops and little boutiques, it's your go-to if you fancy a new holiday outfit or a little keepsake from your trip.

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With pizzerias, gelaterias and family-run trattorias around every corner, Salò’s a dream for foodies. And you’ll even get a tasty nibble with your afternoon aperitif as most bars serve up a selection of antipasti on the house. As for what’s on the menu, we’re talking fresh Mediterranean flavours from salads to seafood, as well as Italian classics like risotto.

On the edge of bustling Piazza Vittoria is Banco Salumi. Find a table out on the square and dine al fresco on huge platters of salami, sliced cheese and crispy bruschetta. Add in great-value spritz, and it’s a lunch post that’s tough to beat.

Pepe Bianco Pizzeria is in a quieter part of town, but with one of the most varied menus around, you might find yourself coming back more than once. There’s lots of fresh fish and seafood on the menu, as well as dishes inspired by Asian and Middle Eastern cooking, and of course plenty of top-notch pizzas too.

You’ll need to book ahead to get a table at Gallo Rosso, but it’s well worth it. One of Salò’s oldest restaurants, it ticks off everything great about eating out in Italy – from the stylish ambience to the fresh plates of pasta, gnocchi and creamy panna cotta desserts.

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