Lake Garda is the largest Italian lake in the southern Alps and serves as the gateway to the south for those traveling from the north to Italy. The lake offers something for almost every taste. In the north, around Riva and Torbole, surfers and mountain bikers feel at home. The eastern shore, with the wine towns of Bardolino, Garda, and Lazise, is particularly appealing to food lovers. The southwestern shore around Salò and Fasano showcases Italian elegance and grand villas. Further north, between Toscolano and Limone along the rugged western shore, nature enthusiasts can enjoy a bizarre, wild romantic landscape and stunning views.