Italy has more than 1,500 lakes, from tiny Alpine pools to wide basins surrounded by vineyards and medieval villages. Many are swimmable and popular for holidays, weekend escapes and even second homes. Check out Italy’s six largest lakes, where they are, how big they are and what to see around each one.
Lake Garda is the largest lake in Italy, with a surface area of about 370 km² and an average depth of 133 metres. It stretches across Lombardy, Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, mixing Mediterranean light with Alpine backdrops.
