Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy — stretching 52 kilometres from the Alpine foothills of the Trentino in the north to the vineyard plains of the Po Valley in the south. The northern end (Riva del Garda, Torbole) is the wind-sports capital of Europe — consistent thermal winds make it the preferred destination for windsurfers and kitesurfers. The central west shore (Gargnano, Limone sul Garda) is the most dramatic and most beautiful stretch. The southern area (Sirmione, Desenzano) is the most accessible and most visited. The wardrobe responds to the full register from water sports to the luxury hotels of the Gardone Riviera.

For the Grand Hotel Fasano and the Gardone Riviera. The luxury villa hotels of the western shore — the Grand Hotel Fasano, the Villa Feltrinelli — are among the most beautiful lake hotels in Italy. A navy PP linen shirt with linen trousers and leather shoes for the hotel dinner; white PP linen for the hotel pool and the lake terrace.

For Sirmione. The medieval castle town on its peninsula in the southern lake — the Scaligero Castle, the Roman ruins of the Grotte di Catullo, the thermal spa hotels. A PP linen shirt in white or a warm natural with linen trousers and leather shoes for the historic centre walks; the natural thermal spa hotels have their own specific relaxed wardrobe context.

For the northern water sports. Riva del Garda and Torbole — the wind sports capital. A practical and casual natural linen wardrobe for the lake activities; natural swim shorts for the water.

For the lake boat trips. The public ferries and private boat hire that connect the lake's towns — natural swim shorts and a white PP linen shirt for the boat deck; leather sandals.

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