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The lakes and mountains holidays in Italy are very beautiful and most can be found near the Alps in Northern Italy. One of the largest lakes in Italy is Lake Garda located between Milan and Venice. This lake was originally formed by the glaciers. Lake Garda has many resorts and hotels along its shores as it is a very popular tourist destination.

Not to be missed at Lake Garda is the ancient fortified town of Sirmione. This town contains a great mix of the old and new as not only is there a fortified town but there are also several spa complexes and many restaurants, hotels, bars and fashion boutiques. Other historical spots include Scaliger castle, built in the-th century and the villa of the famous Roman poet Catallus. For those looking for relaxation and rest you can visit the sulfur spring on the end of the peninsula and for some fun Gardaland is very close by.

Another lake known for its beauty is Lake Como. This lake is close to Lake Garda and is only about an hour from Milan. There are many beautiful gardens and villas to visit as Lake Como is known for its lakeside villas. Some villas that should not be missed include Villa Carlotta, Villa Serbelloni, Villa Melzi, Villa del Balbianello and Villa d’Este. If possible you should make arrangements to view the interior of the villas as well as the gardens.

One important draw to the Italy’s lake region is the constant but mild weather. Even I the heat of the summer the lakes are still a comfortable 80 degrees. There is much to do o n the lakes as you can participate in many water sports and sailing. There are also many towns around the lake that can be explored. You can reach these towns by driving or taking the ferry.

Right by the lakes is the Italian Alps. In the distance they can be hard to miss and are even more impressive up close. During the spring and summer you will be stunned by the fields and fields of flowers found in the Alps and the winter offers many opportunities for some world class skiing. A famous tourist spot in the mountains is Trentino.

The north of Italy is a very popular destination for a lakes and mountains holiday especially for Thomson Lakes and Crystal Lakes. The beautiful scenery and hill walks make this area popular with hillwalkers of all ages during the summer months. There are flights from most major UK airports offering the holidaymaker greater convenience.