Villas in Malcesine
Malcesine suits couples and walkers who want a steep medieval town, a castle and the Monte Baldo cable car on Lake Garda. Homes here are small, and most lack a pool.
- Villas
- 48
- From, per week
- £530
About Malcesine
Malcesine is a medieval lake town in the province of Verona, built up a steep slope toward the crest of Monte Baldo. It has winding lanes, the 14th-century Scaligero castle with a tower looking over the lake, and the Palazzo dei Capitani. The cable car to Monte Baldo takes about 10 minutes and rises more than 1,600 metres, with cabins that turn slowly on the upper section. Our homes are mostly compact, for around four people with one bedroom, and spread over a few kilometres around the town. Most have a garden and air conditioning, and fewer than a quarter have a pool. None sleep eight or more. Out of season the town is calmer and the castle keeps shorter hours.
Is Malcesine right for you?
- Best for
- Couples and walkers wanting lake views and Monte Baldo
- Not for you if
- You want a big group house, because none of the homes here sleep eight or more.
Near Malcesine
Monte Baldo
Reached by cable car from Malcesine, with ridge walking along a range that runs about 40 km parallel to the lake.
Madonna della Corona
A sanctuary built into the rock at 775 metres above the Adige valley, reached by 1,614 steps from Brentino or a footpath from Spiazzi.
Limone sul Garda
Across the lake, linked by a summer car ferry between Malcesine and Limone from June to September.
Castello di Avio
A frescoed castle in Trentino on the far side of Monte Baldo, a day trip from the town.
Getting to Malcesine
Verona Airport is about 59 km away, a drive of roughly one hour and five minutes, and train plus taxi takes around two hours. A car makes the hillside homes and Monte Baldo trips easy, though regular ferries link the lake towns.
When to go to Malcesine
Summer is the main season, with the car ferry to Limone running from June to September and the castle open daily. In winter the castle opens only at weekends, and the ski area on Monte Baldo, reached by the cable car, becomes the draw. The views from the top are best on clear days, when you can see from Riva to Peschiera.
Villas in Malcesine
5-star property
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
5
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+9 more
from£652
per night
5-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-star property
3-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
6
3
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£200
per night
5-star property
4-star property
5-star property
4-star property
Fahrradappartement app 5 trilocale vista lago
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+7 more
4-star property
Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
4
0
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+8 more
from£76
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£101
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£80
per night
2-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£101
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£91
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Malcesine
Malcesine, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConBBQDishwasher+8 more
from£91
per nightMalcesine villa holidays: questions answered
How long is the Malcesine cable car?
The ride up Monte Baldo takes about 10 minutes and climbs more than 1,600 metres, ending at about 1,760 metres. The second section has rotating cabins with 360-degree views, and on clear days you can see the lake from Riva to Peschiera.
Is Malcesine good for walking?
Yes, because Monte Baldo rises directly behind the town. The cable car reaches about 1,760 metres, the ridge runs about 40 km parallel to the lake, and the long-distance Peace Trail crosses the range.
Which airport for Malcesine?
Verona, about 59 km and an hour and five minutes by car. Public transport is slower: train to Avio then a taxi takes around two hours, or three and a half to four hours by bus.
Is the Malcesine castle open in winter?
Only at weekends. The Scaligero castle opens daily in season and on weekends in winter, and its tower looks over the lake and town. The bell chimes loudly on the hour, so time your climb.
Is there skiing near Malcesine?
Yes, Monte Baldo turns into a busy ski area in winter, reached by the Malcesine cable car. In summer you can rent mountain bikes near the cable car and ride the trails down.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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