MALCESINE HOTELS - All hotels in Malcesine

Situated on the eastern shore of the Lake Garda, Malcesine did not lose anything of its medieval atmosphere. Recognized as one of the most elegant and equipped resorts in the area, Malcesine is mostly visited by sailors and windsurfers. The village is packed with gardens full of oleanders and and olive groves, what guarantees pleasurable summer vacation. On the other hand, just a couple of minutes away, highest peak of Mount Baldo and real alpine environment. The view from the peak is like nowhere else and is easily accesible with a cable car starting from the resort. Mountain bikers and paragliders will appreciate possibility o taking the bike or paraglide into the cable car and easily reach the top of the mountain. Tratto Spino allows also winter activities - there are 11 kilometers of ski runs and a couple of ski lifts available.

Malcesine is a paradise of watersports. Yachts are windsurfing boards significant part of the local sights. Plenty of rental points and sailing schools and clubs guarantee quick headway and lot of pleasure. However, mountain biking around the resort, parachutting from properly equipped cliffs and extensive mountain hiking possibilities should satisfy those, who do not love water so much. As far as leisure activities are concerned, most performances are held at the foot of Malcesine Castle. In Cassone, you can take advantage of visiting the Cyclamen Festival, where traditional "bisse" races on long, narrow boats are held among other attractions.

Situated in the neighbourhood of the local harbour, Palazzo dei Capitani - a palace from the Venetian period is worth a visit.

Also take a look at the Dai Libri's "Deposition" in the church of Cassone.

Cassone is also proud of having probably the shortest river in the world - 175 meters long Aril.

The Malcesine castle is another place to take a look at. Built long time ago, probably by the Longobards, it was completely reconstructed by the Scaligers and later renovated by both Venetians and Austrian forces. Nowadays, its interiors hide a museum about the flora and fauna of Lake Garda. Do not forget to climb up its tower to achieve spectacular sight of the town.