A small fishing village frequented by sportsmen and women
Torbole Sul Garda, with the hamlet of Nago, is a small village on the north-eastern side of Lake Garda with around 2800 inhabitants; it stretches from 63 meters above sea level to 2078 meters of Monte Altissimo in Nago.
Torbole is the northern gateway to Lake Garda.
As you descend from Nago, your heart will open when, immediately after the hairpin bend, you are presented with the small town of Torbole with the lake and mountains in all their grandeur. You know exactly how it feels to drive along that road if you’ve been there before. ?
What was once a fishing village is now one of the liveliest and most popular towns on Lake Garda, especially for sports enthusiasts.
Sport in Torbole
Torbole has a privileged windswept position and is very popular with local sailors, windsurfers, and wing foilers practically all year round.
There are two clubs in Torbole sul Garda: Circolo Vela Torbole and Circolo Surf Torbole. Both clubs organize World, European, and National Championships.
From the beaches, all you have to do is look towards the mountains to feel like taking the first path, either on foot or by mountain bike.
In Nago, on the other hand, you will find some of the most famous crags in the Alto Garda area, such as the Nago crag, the Belvedere crag, the historic Spiaggia della Lucertole crag, and the Corno di Bò crag.
One of Torbole’s most famous and popular routes is the Busatte Tempesta stairway, which starts in the Busatte park.
What to see in Torbole
Whether on a trip or on holiday, before or after a day of sport, stop to visit Torbole.
The small harbor of Torbole with the Casa del Dazio is one of the first things to see. Torbole was once a border town, and this tiny house on the harbor was the seat of Austrian customs.
From the small harbor begins the lakeside promenade that leads to the mouth of the Sarca River, with its bridge, and beyond to Riva del Garda. This is the ideal walk to stretch your legs after a day of sport or find a beach and rest in front of one of the most relaxing views of Lake Garda.
As you stroll through the hidden alleyways of Torbole, you will find the fountain at Casa Alberti with its terracotta medallion and epigraph recalling Goethe’s stay, the Belvedere, the church of Sant’Andrea, and the legendary Valletta di Santa Lucia that connects Torbole to Nago.
From spring to autumn, with sports shops, restaurants offering local specialties, open-air bars, festivals, and events, life in Torbole is always lively.
We are waiting for you!
