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Resort Information

Riva enjoys an ideal situation with superb mountain scenery combined with a warm Mediterranean-type climate where luxuriant flowers flourish. It is the ideal holiday destination and is suitable for all ages. The 'old town', centred around the 12th century fortress and the clock tower, is a maze of narrow streets bursting with inviting little shops, relaxing pavement cafés and masses of flowers. In the evening stroll through the old centre and stop for a tasty cappuccino in one of the delightful pavement cafés.

Walking

Those who love walking will enjoy the promenade path which has been extended round the lake as far as Torbole - a traffic-free 45 minute walk with wonderful views. There is pleasant walking around Arco, an old spa town 3kms from Riva. There are more demanding hikes in the wooded mountain trails among the olive trees of Mount Brione and a visit to the spectacular Varone waterfalls and rocky gorge is a must.