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Autumn brings with it warm colors, intense flavors, and a sense of calm that invites discovery. In the wonderful setting of Garda Trentino, this season is even more special thanks…

Lake, mountains, and sports: these are just some of the reasons that push school groups and sports teams to choose Lake Garda for their trips. A trip to Lake Garda…

If you are looking for an event that mixes history and spectacle with a touch of magic, you cannot miss the Notte di Fiaba 2024. From August 28th to September…

From July 13 to 20, 2024, Lake Garda hosted one of the most anticipated events on the international sailing calendar: the Youth Sailing World Championships. Hundreds of sailors under 19,…

Summer is the ideal time to enjoy Lake Garda with the whole family. Thanks to the natural wonders and various outdoor amusement parks, there are many activities to do around…

  Lake Garda is not only renowned for its clean waters, bike paths, and breathtaking views. In the summer, its shores become the stands of an open-air theater, where fireworks…

Are you looking for a gravel bike route around Riva del Garda and its surroundings? You’ll be happy to know that this area is rich in trails, ideal for both…

  Without a close-knit team, Residence Centro Vela wouldn’t be the same. That’s why we’re happy to introduce you to them: Tomas, Debora, and Michelle, a charismatic and competent team,…

What are the Youth Sailing World Championships?   From July 13th to July 20th, the northern shores of Lake Garda are gearing up to host one of the world’s most…

  We interviewed the champions of the world’s best Alpine ski team.   For the second year in a row (and the fifth overall), the Norwegian Alpine ski team has…

  Summer is in the air and families are organising their holidays. Many face a challenge – how can everybody, children and adults, do something they enjoy? Children are desperate…

  23 – 25 APRIL CHOCOMUSIC – Riva del Garda Sweetness will conquer all at the artisanal chocolate festival, with hundreds of specialities prepared by master chocolatiers. Stands are always…

On holiday but afraid that your children will be bored or that you, as parents, you won’t be able to relax?  Not on Lake Garda: in fact, Fraglia Vela Riva…

The Lake Garda regatta schedule is very busy – so busy that the first event, the third edition of the Youth Centenary Regatta, was held early (9-12 March).   But…

Lovers of via ferratas will be spoilt for choice in the Lake Garda area, with a selection of routes for all tastes and skill levels. Get your carabiners ready: with…

This year, Residence Centro Vela celebrated its (first) thirty years of activity: our Lake Garda residence opened its doors in 1992, the latest chapter in a history of hospitality with…

This series continues with more interviews with top sailing champions: experiences that we are happy to share with you all, athletes, fans and lovers of the sport that gives our…

This year we are celebrating thirty years of activity here at Centro Vela Residence. We, the Zanoni family, launched our accommodation business in 1992 – but our experience in hospitality…

How do you prepare for America’s Cup? How long does training take? Please tell us about the technical, physical, emotional, and psychological levels: there are long periods away from home.…

Jacopo, can you tell us something about yourself? Where were you born, and how did you get into sailing? Did someone in your family introduce you to this world, or…

The scenic path that connects the town of Busatte to that of Tempesta, on the eastern coast of the lake, is one of the most famous excursions in the North…

Today we are going to talk about about one of the most famous excursions in the whole of Lake Garda, the Strada del Ponale. The path is very popular with…

Stunning in summer, magical and fascinating in winter: Lake Garda is just full of surprises, in every season. At Christmas time, villages around the lake come alive with sparkling lights…

Do you always train alone, or do you sometimes train with other sailing champions? What is the atmosphere like in the ‘laser world’? Can you make friends in such a…

Tell us a little about yourself: who you are, how old you are, where you come from. Have you already had other Olympic experiences? What team do you represent? Hi,…

Residence Centro Vela is happy to welcome people travelling with their dog, and all those who want to bring their pet along! Four-legged friends are important to us too, and…

Marcello, after sharing ‘how to train the GAN Optimist team’, can you tell us more about a typical day with GAN during this year’s test and competition sessions? The meetups…

Welcome Marcello on our Blog! It is a pleasure to have you in our section dedicated to sailing experts and champions with this interview. Now it’s your turn – you…

There are many ways to explore a place – you can do so as a tourist, limiting yourself to the surface of things; or you can do it as a…

The roar of the water, the mist rising lightly, thousands of light reflections – waterfalls are a true natural show, capable of enchanting younger and older people alike. Garda Trentino…

Lake Garda is considered a paradise for water sports, especially when it comes to sailing. Two things make it special: the wind and the waves. The wind blows regularly the…

Luckily, more often than not on Lake Garda it’s sunny and nice. However, rainy days also occasionally happen here. What do you do in these cases? We have collected a…

Mount Brione is probably the best-known morphological feature of Upper Garda. With its crescent-moon shape, it stands right at the end of the Sarca valley, where the river meets the…

Remote working is becoming an increasingly common practice for many workers. The global health crisis of 2020, alongside changes in lifestyle and in our relationship with work, meant that this…

The story of Olympic sailing champion Diego Romero Paschetta continues here! You can find the first part of his interview on the “Sailing Training on Lake Garda” post, and the…

For many years now, we have been hosting sailing enthusiasts, teams of sailors, coaches and sometimes even real sailing champions. In fact, even the name we chose when the Residence…

If you are thinking about your next holiday on Lake Garda, and don’t know what town to use as a base… we are ready to welcome you! We recommend staying…

Are you planning a family weekend on Lake Garda, and would like some ideas for original experiences? You are in the right place, because here we have collected some local…

Protecting the environment where we live to improve everyone’s life – this is a commitment we’ve held close to our heart for many years, ever since we started the project…

Dear guests and friends, now it’s finally time to start again! We are ready to welcome you on Lake Garda, and we cannot express in words how happy we are…

The largest lake in Italy offers many possibilities for diving enthusiasts. This is why, in addition to being well known by sailors, Lake Garda is also a great destination for…

With more than 1,000 kilometres of marked trails, for all levels from beginners to experts, Lake Garda is a true paradise for mountain bike lovers. Here, you can go on…

Temperate climate, Mediterranean vegetation, rocky walls and high alpine peaks side by side – Lake Garda is what makes this incredible landscape possible. The surroundings of Lake Garda offer plenty…

Why do you think that year after year, more and more people from all over the world choose to come sailing on Lake Garda? Garda Trentino, between the lake and…