Limone Overview

On the northwestern coast of Lake Garda, jagged mountainsides dive deeply into the waters of Limone’s (lee-MO-neh; pop. less than 1000) shores. Many adventurers come to windsurf or kayak, and Limone’s small centro caters to tourism and provides a wonderful starting point for hikes to the surrounding mountaintops. Above all, Limone is best recognized as the lemon capital of Europe. Over the past thirty years, Limone has garnered the curiosity of scientific researchers who found a protein, Apolipoproteina A-1 Milano, unique to Limone locals. The wonder protein seems to naturally combat heart plaque in these lucky residents—or maybe it’s just the beautiful views.

• Practical Information

Ferries are run by Navigazione Lago di Garda (☎ 0365 91 49 511; www.navigazionelaghi.it) in P. Catena, next to an information booth. Pick up a schedule in the tourist office or at the ferry ticket ...more

• Accommodations and Restaurants

As with lower Lake Garda towns, affordable accommodations are scarce. Your best bet is the B&B  Pensione Silvana , V. Nanzello 6. From the tourist office, walk south down V. IV Novembre for about ...more

• Sights and Activities

Perched uphill from the quaint centro near the water, La Limonaia del Castèl, V. IV Novembre 25, transports tourists into the world of a functioning 18th-century citrus farm spread over 1633 sq ...more