Salo, a lovely Belle Epoque town full of handsome cafes, townhouses and hotels, many the result of rebuilding in the prevailing liberty (Italian Art Deco) style after a 1901 earthquake. Its history dates back to the Romans and Venetians. It is especially fun to visit for the big Saturday market, or on Sunday when the residents take their evening stroll on the promenade. Treat yourself to wonderful music of all kinds on the Lungolago (the lakeside promenade) which becomes the open-air setting for several bands. If you go on Thursday night you'll get the best sounds of the summer.
Salo Holidays
An unspoilt lakeside town, full of squares, churches, bars and shops
Festivals
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Bardolino Wine Festival
The Wine Festival in Bardolino (October) brings the summer season on Lake Garda to a close. Five days celebrating the new harvest of the grapes from which the famous Bardolino wines are made. Plenty of opportunity to taste the wines and sample regional food specialties, all accompanied by musical concerts ending in a spectacular firework display over the lake.
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Verona Opera
A night at the opera in the ancient arena in Verona must surely be one of life’s great experiences even if you’re not an opera buff. The 2018 programme (22 June - 1 September) with all-time favourite Aida by Verdi loved for its lavish scenery and costumes. A new stage design for Carmen by Bizet, there are also performances of Nabucco by Verdi, as well as Turandot by Puccini. If you are staying in any of the main resorts on Lake Garda, we can book most performances (listed on the Verona Opera page) and transport to & from Verona is included in addition to your opera ticket.
Useful Information
Resort Code: ITGO
Languages spoken: English
Time difference: GTM +1
Currency: EUR
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from£606pp
- 217 rooms
This contemporary hotel offers a wide range of facilities and activities. It is on the lakeside, 100 metres from the little harbour of Porto Portese and the ferry stop.
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from£519pp
- 24 rooms
This intimate, family-run hotel has been tastefully refurbished throughout. It enjoys lovely views from its central position on Salò’s lakeside promenade.
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from£386pp
- 43 rooms
This modern, high quality hotel is just 2 minutes’ walk from the promenade, cathedral and old centre of Salò.
Travel and Transportation
| Departure day | To | Depart from | Supplement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday/Saturday Wednesday/Saturday Saturday Wednesday/Saturday Wednesday/Saturday Wednesday Wednesday/Saturday Wednesday |
Verona | Gatwick Southampton Cambridge Birmingham Manchester Leeds-Bradford Newcastle Edinburgh |
Nil/£19 £19/£29 £39 £49/£49 £39/£49 £49 £79/£79 £59 |
Transfer Approx. 1hr 30mins by coach.
Supplements: are based on 7 nights departures.
Self drive is available
Car hire available: Yes
Evening resort bus service: No
Local bus services:
Parking available: No
Resort Ski bus available: No
Inghams Plus
- Inghams Saver Plus: Save £50 per couple for Summer 2019 departures - whilst stocks last!
- Free Excursion - see excursions tab
- Early Booking Offers at selected hotels
- Inghams Rep based in resort
Special Offers
Excursions
FREE EXCURSION | Pre-book 3 excursions per person and receive Verona* full day FREE.
Please note: Only one Verona opera booking per person can be counted towards your 3 excursions.
Pre-Bookable for Summer 19
- Wine Tour £48 Monday and Tuesday, half day
- Tour of Lake Garda £48, Monday, Wednesday & Friday, full day
- Dolomites £53, Monday & Friday, full day
- Venice £70, Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, full day
- Venice by Night £73, Thursday, full day
- Verona £43, Tuesday & Friday, full day
- Verona Opera (evening Jun-Sep) see our Verona Opera page for full details
Prices shown are for guidance only. Please note we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions. See terms & conditions.
Things To Do
- Walking
Salò is especially fun to visit for the big Saturday market, or on Sunday when the residents take their evening stroll on the long lakeside promenade. To get to know the Gulf of Salò, carry on along the promenade perhaps as far as the Conca d'Oro beach (40 minutes) for a drink and a great view of the town. Or visit the botanical gardens at nearby Gardone Riviera 10 minutes away on the boat. Salò holidays are for lovers of Italy and all things Italian.
Gardone & Salò Cycle Tour
A new way to explore the outer reaches of Gardone & Salò, discovering new places of interest and sampling some of the local specialities.
Laghetti Sovenigo | Moderate | 3 hrs approx
After meeting your professional cycling guide and collecting your trusted steed (a regular mountain bike) for the tour, the cycle tour heads along the lake through Salò and to Polpenazze to visit an ancient archaeological site from the bronze age, a fascinating UNESCO protected site. After a leisurely cycle you then arrive at the nature park of Lake Sovenigo, consisting of pretty flatlands and marshes criss crossed with small waterholes filled with lotus flowers. The cycle track takes you around the park and to the popular cantina of Delai Sergio to sample wines of the area accompanied by local specialities.
Bookable locally £35 per person
Please register with your Rep on arrival. The tour is subject to minimum numbers and weather conditions (price shown is for guidance)
Please note that we act at all times as selling agent for the suppliers of activities & excursions.
Activity Information
Other things to do in and around Salò
- Visit the Vittoriale museum and gardens in Gardone
- Heller botanical gardens
- Visit Isola del Garda island
- Visit the Duomo in Salò
- Boat trips to nearby resorts such as Maderno
You can also attend the Verona Opera, see our Verona Opera information page.
