Villas in Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda suits active couples and families wanting sailing, windsurfing and mountain walks at Lake Garda's northern tip. Very few of the homes have a pool, so check before booking if swimming at the house matters.
- Villas
- 40
- From, per week
- £470
About Riva del Garda
Riva sits at about 70 metres at the top of Lake Garda in the province of Trento, with Monte Rocchetta to the west, Monte Brione to the east and Torbole just beyond. Around 17,000 people live here. The old centre has the Rocca, home of the town museum, and the 34-metre Torre Apponale on Piazza 3 Novembre; two harbours make it a base for sailing and windsurfing. Olive, lemon and palm trees grow around the town. The homes are in and around Riva, mostly sleeping four or five in two bedrooms, and air conditioning is common. The Rocca hosts cultural events in summer, and a Santa Claus house for children in winter.
Is Riva del Garda right for you?
- Best for
- Sailing, windsurfing, cycling and hiking with mountains behind
- Not for you if
- You need a pool at the house, since very few homes here have one.
Near Riva del Garda
Torbole
Lies east of Riva beyond Monte Brione, at the foot of Monte Baldo, on the same northern shore of the lake.
Cascata del Varone
A 100-metre waterfall on the Magnone river, fed by Lake Tenno, inside the Parco Grotta Cascata Varone.
Lago di Ledro
A lake with a paleoethnographic museum, listed among the sites of geological interest near Riva.
Ski areas
Some ski resorts are 20 to 30 minutes away by car, and others 45 to 60 minutes.
Getting to Riva del Garda
Verona airport is about an hour away by car. Without a car, take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Rovereto and then a bus to Riva, about three hours. By road, leave the A22 at Rovereto Sud. Allow for a car if you want to explore beyond the town.
When to go to Riva del Garda
The mild climate supports Mediterranean plants, and summer is the main season for sailing and windsurfing, when the Rocca also hosts cultural events. Riva lies at the foot of the Dolomites, so in winter ski resorts are 20 to 60 minutes away by car, and the Rocca opens a Santa Claus house for children.
Villas in Riva del Garda
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2-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
6
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+6 more
from£109
per night
4-star property
Garda Horizon
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£123
per night
5-star property
Garda Oasis
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConBBQParking+10 more
from£111
per night
5-star property
Garda Oasis and Horizon
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
8
4
0
Air ConBBQParking+11 more
from£206
per night
3-star property
Appartamento Uno
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
5
2
0
DishwasherGardenMicrowave+7 more
from£111
per night
5-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£103
per night
3-star property
Welcome 2 Riva
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
3
1
0
Air ConDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£70
per night
5-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
5
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£112
per night
3-star property
Arcobaleno House GardaLake
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+10 more
from£84
per night
3-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
4-star property
Beatrice
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
5
3
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+7 more
from£141
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Garda Sapphire
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
5
2
0
Air ConGardenParking+7 more
from£118
per night
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
8
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
4-star property
2-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
7
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£204
per night
4-star property
1-Bedroom Home, Riva del Garda
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+8 more
from£103
per night
3-star property
La Coccinella
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
2
0
ParkingFridgeInternet+4 more
from£95
per night
3-star property
Tra gli Ulivi
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+6 more
from£172
per night
3-star property
Ca dei Noni
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
8
4
0
DishwasherMicrowaveParking+6 more
from£151
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Molini
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
6
2
0
ParkingDishwasherMicrowave+7 more
from£156
per night
3-star property
SunnyLake
Riva del Garda, Lake Garda, Italy
4
2
0
Air ConParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£90
per nightRiva del Garda villa holidays: questions answered
Is Riva del Garda in Lombardy or Trentino?
Trentino. Riva del Garda is in the province of Trento, 50 km from the city of Trento, at the northern tip of Lake Garda.
Is Riva del Garda good for windsurfing?
Yes. Its two harbours make it popular for sailing and windsurfing, ahead of hiking and cycling.
Can you ski from Riva del Garda?
Yes, by driving. Some ski resorts are 20 to 30 minutes away by car and others 45 to 60 minutes, so winter days on snow are possible from a lakeside base.
Does Riva del Garda have a beach?
Yes. Riva has wide sunny beaches.
Is Riva del Garda a good base for walking and climbing?
It is. The area around the town offers walking, mountain biking, rock climbing, via ferrata and canyoning around the town, and the 100-metre Varone waterfall is close by.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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