Bardolino suits groups who want a private pool and a lakeside old town, with Verona airport about half an hour away by car. Nearly every home here has a pool. Most sleep around six and none more than eight, so very large parties have little choice.
Bardolino sits on the eastern shore of Lake Garda, at the widest point halfway along the Verona side, about 25 km northwest of Verona. It is a town of around seven thousand people living on tourism and wine, with lakeside promenades, an old centre of fishermen's houses and vineyards and olive groves on the hills around. The homes are fairly close together and mostly sized for around six. The town has the church of San Zeno, one of the few Carolingian buildings in Italy, and the 11th-century San Severo. A weekly market is held every Thursday morning. Outside the summer months the wine and olive oil remain the draw.
About 25 km southeast, with buses between Bardolino and Verona Porta Nuova station.
Its railway station has trains from Verona Porta Nuova and a bus on to Bardolino.
In Bardolino itself, covering Veronese wine culture, handy for a wet afternoon.
An 11th to 12th century church in the town with frescoes and an early medieval crypt.
Verona airport is about 30 minutes away by car. Buses from Verona Porta Nuova take over an hour, so a car is the easier option, particularly for villas outside the centre. If you come by train, Peschiera del Garda station has a bus link to Bardolino.
The Palio del Chiaretto is held each May, and the Grape and Wine Festival runs in late September and October, so spring and autumn both have a reason to visit. The climate is mild enough for olives, cypresses and oleanders. In summer the villa pool earns its keep, and the weekly market runs every Thursday morning.
Yes. Nearly all homes here have a private pool, and most are sized for about six people. Bardolino itself offers lakeside promenades, an old centre and vineyards, with Verona airport about 30 minutes away.
The weekly market is every Thursday morning, from 8:00 to 13:00, with stalls selling clothing, food, wine and local products.
Very much so. The town gives its name to Bardolino DOC, a red, and makes a delicate rosé called Chiaretto. The Palio del Chiaretto is held each May, and the Zeni Wine Museum covers Veronese wine culture.
About 17 miles, or around 30 minutes by car. Public buses take over an hour from Verona Porta Nuova, so a car or taxi is the practical choice for most visitors.
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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