Sirmione
08:30 | Traghetto to Sirmione
Took the traghetto from Desenzano del Garda to Sirmione.
Leaving Desenzano del Garda.
Arriving in Sirmione
09:00 | Sirmione
Grabbed a cappuccino in front of the castle.
09:30 | Scaliger Castle
Explored the ancient waterfront castle.
Looking south along the narrow peninsula from the top of the tower.
A view of the old town and the tip of the peninsula from the tower.
10:00 | The Flower House
A famous house in the old town known for being covered in flowers that grow on the side of it.
12:00 | Sirmione
Other scenes from around town.
Limoncello spritz & Berto spritz. The Berto uses an amaro made from rhubarb root.
12:20 | Traghetto to Desenzano
Took the short boat ride to Desenzano.
Arriving in Desenzano
13:30 | Alessi Trattoria Pizzeria Enoteca
Had lunch off the main square.
A local whitefish from Lake Garda.
Frito Misto
13:50 | Porto Vecchio
A small port inside the town.
18:30 | Dinner
Back in Verona, we had dinner on Piazza Bra in front of the arena.
Tagliatelle with prawns.
Spaghetti vongole
19:30 | Piazza Bra
One of the main piazzas, and contains the ancient arena.
