Come and make a splash at Camping
Bellavista. The site sits pretty on a bay at the northern end of Lake Garda, Italy’s most
magnificent lake, and is in prime position for
all campers who love to get wet – really wet.
It is a simple and welcoming campsite, with
generous grassy plots neatly spaced under
rows of shady olive trees. All have hook-
ups and, given the boutique size of the site,
you’re never too far from anything. From
the front of the property you can step onto
a picturesque waterfront with blue water
so clear (and cold) that you can see your
tootsies sinking into the white sand.
On each side of the lake imposing limestone
mountains retreat into the distant horizon,
framing the 180° view. The landscape is a perfect playground if you are keen on hiking,
canyoning, rock-climbing or mountain-
biking. But given the site’s location, your
first priority should really be all about
getting wet. Windsurfing and sailing are the
most popular ways of doing this and you can
hire everything you need.
When you’ve had enough and have towelled
off, you’ll find a green valley of orchards and
vineyards flourishing in the Mediterranean
climate, surrounding the nearby town of
Arco. Its old centre has a busy square and
streets flanked by quaint little terraced
houses sporting cute shuttered windows.
End your stay on a high note with a visit to the romantic Arco castle, which teeters
above the town on a sheer rock face. Just
don’t try high-diving off the top.
