
Torri del Benaco is a much frequented tourist resort of the Olive Riviera at the foot of Monte Baldo in the enchanting setting of pine trees and olive groves. The ancient village one of the most characteristic on the lake is enclosed by typical medieval walls and towers. Facing the little roman harbour is the scaliger castle and the Palazzo del Consiglio Gardesana. The hinterland provides valuable evidence of prehistory. Torri is linked to Maderno on the west coast of the lake by a car ferry.
Sights: Castle and museum 045 6296111, the church of SS Trinità, the rock engravings at Monte Bre and Monte Luppia.
Scenic walks reccomended along the lake and on Monte Baldo.
Sport: Trekking, mountain bike, sailing, sub, free-climbing, canyoning.
Events: July and August open air cinema and theatre at the castle, Festival of the Guest, September 2nd Saturday 'September Carnival'.
Market: Monday morning
Antique market (summer) Wednesday evening
Hamlet: Albisano, Pai
Altitude: 68m asl
Inhabitants: 2.762
Distance from:
- Verona Km 40
- Motorway A/22 Affi Km 21
- Motorway A4/Peschiera Km 25
- Verona Airport Km 37
- Peschiera Railway station Km 24
- Verona Railway stationKm 40
First aid: 118
Fire emergency: 115
Police: 112
Road assistance: 045 6260630
Lake rescue: 1530
Mountain rescue: 118
Hospital: 045 7241533 (Caprino)
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METEO TORRI DEL BENACO