Overlooking Sirmione from the Water Castle 🏰

🌟 Sirmione, a top-tier town in the beautiful North Italian lake region, is located on a peninsula of Lake Garda, with a narrow strip of land surrounded by water on three sides. This unique geographical position has given birth to stunning natural scenery. In the summer of Italy, this place is a tourist hotspot. Coming to Garda Lake for a vacation or just to unwind is a great choice. 🌟 Main Attractions: Scaligero Castle 🏰 (Castello Scaligero) Catullus' Grottoes and Archaeological Museum 🏛️ (Grotte di Catullo e Museo Archeologico) 🌟 Recommended Public Transport Route: As someone who has experienced both buses and ferries, I strongly recommend taking the ferry, even if it means walking a bit more. The bus will drop us off in the middle to transfer, and the next bus transfer will take a long time to wait for, which is a waste of time and exposure to the heat and sun. The bus fare is 3.7 euros one way, while the ferry is 3 euros one way, making the ferry a better value. 🚢 At the train station Desenzano, walk to the right and ask the staff at the tourist information for a ferry schedule. The schedule is a bit complicated, but the staff are very friendly and helpful; you can ask them to circle the departure and return times for you, which will help you better plan your sightseeing time. Then, you can buy tickets from the staff at the small booth at the ferry dock, with cash or card payment options. The estimated boat ride time is 20 minutes. #travel #traveldiary #sirmione #scenery #vacation #naturalbeauty #italytravel #milanweekend #offthebeatenpath #castles