Lombardy, Lake Garda, Salo
Salo, in the south-west of the lake is embedded in a long bay and has the longest walkway of any town an the Lake. The historic old town, which dates back to the Middle Ages, is a dense network of streets, alleys and small squares lined with elegant homes, shops, restaurants and bars.
Legend has it that Salo has Etruscan origins, but recorded history begins with the founding of the Roman 'Pagus Salodium'. In the late Medieval period, the town became the most important centre along the eastern lakeshore, partly due to the change of the capital from Maderno to Salò and the influence of Beatrice della Scala, the wife of Bernabò Visconti, the Prince of Milan. The symbol of the lion is frequently seen throughout the village witnessing the town's fidelity toward the Republic of Venice from1440, for which it later paid the price of French bombing and looting in the battle against Brescia in the C 18th C. The last chapter of Salò's history was in the period 1943 to 1945 when the Duce Benito Mussolini established the Republic of Salò after the collapse of Italian Fascism.
Why Salo- Quiet, relaxed, civilised and handy to the upper and lower lake
To do in the Salo area- Visit the old town, and particularly the Duomo and S.Bernadino church
- Relax by the lakeside or stroll up and down the pedestrian only promenade
- Visit the market on Saturday morning - great designer remnants
- Catch a ferry to Gardone and look around the villas and gardens
- Hike into the nearby hills
- Visit the poet Gabriele D'Annunziato's house Vittoriale at Gardone
Further afield- Hike up to Monte Pizzocolo or the Valley of the Cartiere (paper makers) at Toscolano
- Drive up the west coast to Gardone, Toscolano, Limone and Riva
- Catch a ferry to Sirmione, Desenzano, Malcesine or Garda
Our rentals in the Desenzano, Salo, Limone area include villas, apartments and self-catering accommodation in wonderful holiday settings to ensure that your vacation in the area of Lake Garda is a memorable experience.
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Our feature villas in Salo
There are no feature villas available in this area, below are some featured villas from other regions
Campania - Sorrento Peninsula - Massa Lubrense
Casale La Torre - Villa
- In beautiful hilly countryside, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, the isle of Capri and the lovely coastal villages around Sorrento, Casale La Torre is a stunning holiday villa with a large panoramic pool, set in 1500 sqm of terraced gardens. The accommodation is comprised of three units, which can be rented separately or together, as a whole villa. > more
Lombardy - Lake Garda - Desenzano
Monte Pico
- On a private hilly estate with its own gated entrance, sits a lovely country villa, recently built in total respect of the surroundings. From the swimming pool (shared with the very discrete owners), one looks down over the vineyards to the Lake Garda with its dramatic backdrop of mountains and glacial peaks of the distant Dolomite ranges. The lively and elegant lakeside town of Desenzano del Garda is nearby and offers summer festivals, fine restaurants, a lively passeggiata in the old part of the village, an internal port, night clubs or just romantic strolls by the lake. Nearby there are many other cosy villages and castles to be explored. The area also boasts two excellent 27 hole golf courses. > more
Lombardy - Lake Garda - Toscolano Maderno
Palazzo Comboni
- The picturesque villages of Toscolano and Maderno on the shores of Lake Garda enjoy a particular microclimate that provides temperate climatic conditions year around. A characteristic of the area are the fragrant lemon groves that together with the olives are unusual in these latitudes. Palazzo Comboni is a heritage villa with Venetian styling and fully frescoed from the C18th, with a glorious garden on the lakes edge and adjacent to the tiny port of Maderno. > more
Le Marche - Coastal - Ancona / Recanati
Villa del Sole
- Villa del Sole is located between the medieval hill towns of Recanati and Potenza Picena, at short distance from the sandy beaches of the Adriatic Coast. Recanati is a charming town with beautiful buildings, piazzas, elegant boutiques and gourmet shops offering products typical of the Marche region. Porto Recanati, on the coast, is a favourite beach holiday spot for Italians in the summer, especially in August and offers a long sandy beach and many seafood restaurants. > more
Tuscany - Chianti - Greve in Chianti
Villa Desio
- Situated only four kilometres from Greve in the heart of Chianti, this Tuscan villa offers travellers the rare combination of a small luxury villa set in beautiful gardens, overlooking a wonderful valley, with a magnificent swimming pool, situated only a few minutes away from one of the principal villages of Chianti. An enchanting private driveway of three hundred metres winds its way through thick woodland to the entrance gates of the villa which is perfectly hidden from neighbouring properties, traffic noise and other disturbances. > more
Tuscany - South of Siena - Palazzone
Villa in Campagna
- In the South of the province of Siena, blessed with one the most suggestive landscapes in the world is this beautiful Tuscan villa, surrounded by vineyards, olive groves and wheat fields have been cultivated for centuries. Five wineries are based in the nearby village and only in the last few years the whole zone has been discovered as an alternative to the more touristy Chianti region. > more
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