What to do

To experience all the uniqueness of the village and the territory, including immersions in nature, taste and beauty. 

Discover the surroundings

We are in Borghetto, surrounded in the Morainic Hills, on the banks of the Mincio River. Water is one of the main elements and the protagonist of many activities that you can experience in the area: sailing with the Mincio boatmen, fishing, relaxing in a thermal park, windsurfing and kitesurfing on the nearby Lake Garda. If you love outdoor activities, you can go riding or rent bicycles and follow the beautiful Mantua-Peschiera cycle path, which passes right through Borghetto, connecting Lombardy and Veneto. The Borgo and its surroundings delight you with the discovery of typical dishes and the excellent wine cellars of Morainic Hills and Garda. You can taste the “Tortellini di Valeggio” (also called “Nodo d’Amore” wich means “Love Knot”), strictly handmade according to the ancient recipe, or linger in the sweet pleasure of chocolate Tortellini.

In autumn

Let yourself be enchanted when nature sheds its summer colors and prepares for winter, by the leaves of the woods around the village, which fade from golden yellow, to red, to brown. In the morning, a light fog rises from the river and makes the atmosphere soft and muffled. The temperatures are still generous and you can have breakfast outdoors, listening to the sound of water and the rustle of trees. Autumn is the right time to experience the area calmly,  to discover the time of harvest in the cellars and savor a nice plate of tortellini, along with seasonal delicacies in typical restaurants and trattorias.

In winter

With the cold comes the delicacy of the frost as well. In the morning it embroiders the landscape and you can enjoy the poetry of fireplaces, the magic of golden lights. In the heart of the village, next to the wooden bridge, is the giant sequoia of Borghetto (thirty meters high): during the Christmas period it is illuminated by six thousand light bulbs and dominates the valley very brightly. In addition to this unique show, we suggest you to experience the whole fairytale atmosphere of the village and browse the Christmas markets also in Verona and Lake Garda.

In spring

The days begin to get longer and the colors explode again in the nature around the village: a sight not to be missed along the streets of the village and on the wooden bridge, full of seasonal flowers. In addition to regenerating nature walks and aperitifs on the splendid terraces of cafes and bars, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Sigurtà Garden Park: between March and April a myriad of different qualities tulips bloom, whereas May is the irises and roses month.

If you like ​​to enjoy a relaxing break, spring is also a great time to discover the many thermal parks in this area.

In summer

Between spring and summer, in June, the annual appointment with the “Feast of the Knot of Love” arrives. It’s the heart of local traditions: a very long table is placed for the entire length of the Visconti bridge, ready to accommodate a few hundred people. There are dishes to taste, many glasses of wine and “actors” with medieval costumes. In the warmer months, the Borgo is a small oasis of tranquility surrounded by water and nature, especially at sunset. You can book bicycle excursions to explore the surroundings on the cycle path, or experience picturesque horseback rides, or boat trips to Mantua or to the nearby Lake Garda.

In autumn

Let yourself be enchanted when nature sheds its summer colors and prepares for winter, by the leaves of the woods around the village, which fade from golden yellow, to red, to brown. In the morning, a light fog rises from the river and makes the atmosphere soft and muffled. The temperatures are still generous and you can have breakfast outdoors, listening to the sound of water and the rustle of trees. Autumn is the right time to experience the area calmly,  to discover the time of harvest in the cellars and savor a nice plate of tortellini, along with seasonal delicacies in typical restaurants and trattorias.

In winter

With the cold comes the delicacy of the frost as well. In the morning it embroiders the landscape and you can enjoy the poetry of fireplaces, the magic of golden lights. In the heart of the village, next to the wooden bridge, is the giant sequoia of Borghetto (thirty meters high): during the Christmas period it is illuminated by six thousand light bulbs and dominates the valley very brightly. In addition to this unique show, we suggest you to experience the whole fairytale atmosphere of the village and browse the Christmas markets also in Verona and Lake Garda.

In spring

The days begin to get longer and the colors explode again in the nature around the village: a sight not to be missed along the streets of the village and on the wooden bridge, full of seasonal flowers. In addition to regenerating nature walks and aperitifs on the splendid terraces of cafes and bars, do not miss the opportunity to visit the Sigurtà Garden Park: between March and April a myriad of different qualities tulips bloom, whereas May is the irises and roses month.

If you like ​​to enjoy a relaxing break, spring is also a great time to discover the many thermal parks in this area.

In summer

Between spring and summer, in June, the annual appointment with the “Feast of the Knot of Love” arrives. It’s the heart of local traditions: a very long table is placed for the entire length of the Visconti bridge, ready to accommodate a few hundred people. There are dishes to taste, many glasses of wine and “actors” with medieval costumes. In the warmer months, the Borgo is a small oasis of tranquility surrounded by water and nature, especially at sunset. You can book bicycle excursions to explore the surroundings on the cycle path, or experience picturesque horseback rides, or boat trips to Mantua or to the nearby Lake Garda.

Spa and Thermal Resort
  • Villa dei Cedri Spa in Colà di Lazise (20 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7590988
  • Aquardens in Pescantina (30 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6704406
  • Aquaria Terme di Sirmione (35 minutes by car), Tel. 030 916044
  • Gardacqua in Garda (40 minutes by car), Tel. 045/7256212
Restaurants

In the village

  • Antica Locanda Mincio, Tel. 045 7950059
  • Gran Caffè San Marco, Tel. 045 7950018
  • La Vecchia Bottega, Tel. 045 6370183
  • Gatto Moro, Tel. 045 6370570
  • La Cantina, Tel. 045 6370605
  • Lo Stappo, Tel. 045 7951279
  • La Ruota, Tel. 347 6805241
  • La Chiusina, Tel. 348 6518823
  • Osteria Borgo dei Templari, Tel 045 6573078
  • I Giardini di Borghetto, Tel. 348 7826107 o 340 3347105

Nearby  (reachable in 10 minutes by car)

  • Il Fornello, Tel. 045 7950323
  • Alla Borsa, Tel. 045 7950093
  • Bue d’ Oro, Tel. 045 7952451
  • Il Cavallino, Tel. 045 7951138
  • Agriturismo Meneghei, Tel. 0376 800000
  • L’incontro, Tel. 045 6401941
  • Pastifio Remelli (solo a pranzo), Tel. 045 7951630
  • La Baita, Tel. 0376 82006 

Theme dinner 

  • Medieval Times, Lazise ) (20 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6969777
  • Rock Star Restaurant, Lazise ) (20 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6969888
Pasta Factory
  • Al Re del Tortellino, Tel. 045 7950523
  • Menini, Tel. 045 6370717
  • Al Castello, Tel. 045 7951301
  • La Vecchia Bottega di Borghetto, Tel. 045 6370183
  • Remelli, Tel. 045 7951630
After Dinner
  • Caffè il Mulino, Tel. 045 7951279 
  • La Fiaba, Tel. 045 7950055
  • Caffè Visconti, Tel. 045 2456750
  • I Giardini di Borghetto, Tel. 348 7826107 o 340 3347105 
The wine route

La Strada del Custoza (“The Custoza Road”) invites you to explore “La via del Vino” (“The wine route”) where you can taste the Bianco di Custoza directly in the cellar, which will lead you through the Veronese shore of Lake Garda vineyards (Wine Museum and Oil Museum) and then to Valpolicella, where Amarone is the ruler in all wineries.

La Strada dei Vini e dei Sapori Mantovani (“The Mantuan Wine and Flavors Route”) invites you to discover the Mantuan eno-gastronomic excellences from the Mantuan Morainic Hills to Garda Colli Mantovani PDO, to passito wines, merlots wines, up to the Mantua area where you can taste the red and sparkling Lambrusco Mantovano PDO.

Some wineries of the Mantuan Morainic Hills:

  • Azienda Agricola Ricchi
  • Azienda Agricola Borgo la Caccia
  • Azienda Agricola Reale S.S.
  • Azienda Agricola Bertagna
  • Tenuta Maddalena
  • Tenuta S.Leone
  • Le Vigne di San Pietro
Sports and outdoor activities

Bicycle

Borghetto-Mantova or Borghetto-Peschiera cycle path – bike rental in Borghetto “Pedalando Vai”, Tel. 334 7069934

Golf

  • Golf Club in Villafranca (VR) (15 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6305572
  • Verona Golf Club in Sommacampagna (VR) (20 minutes by car), Tel. 045 510060
  • Chervò Golf San Vigilio in Pozzolengo (BS) (20 minutes by car), Tel. 030 91801
  • Paradiso Golf Club in Peschiera del Garda (VR) (15 minutes by car), Tel. 0365 913540

Riding school

  • La Staffa in Valeggio sul Mincio (VR) (5 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7950204
  • Le Mura del Gherlo in Valeggio sul Mincio (VR) (5 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7950773
  • Cascina Boschi in Volta Mantovana (MN) (5 minutes by car), Tel. 334 3237096

Boat rental

  • Lepanto in Peschiera del Garda (VR) (15 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6401657
  • Rappydrive in Moniga del Garda (BS) (boat delivery where required), Tel. 0365 504861

River navigation

  • I Barcaioli del Mincio in Grazie di Curtatone (MN) (30 minutes by car)
  • Navigazione Mincio to Rivalta sul Mincio (MN), Rodigo (MN), Mantua (30 minutes by car)
  • Motorships Andes Negrini in Mantua (30 minutes by car)
Parks and beaches

Amusement parks

  • Gardaland, Castelnuovo del Garda (20 minutes by car) Tel. 045 6449777
  • Movieland, Lazise (25 minutes by car) Tel. 045 6969800
  • Jungle Adventure Parks, San Zeno di Montagna (25 minutes by car) Tel. 045 6289306

Water parks

  • Canevaworld, Lazise (25 minutes by car) Tel. 045 6969900
  • Picoverde Water Park, Custoza (15 minutes by car) Tel. 045 516025
  • Cavour Water Park, Valeggio sul Mincio (3 minutes by car) Tel. 045 7950904
  • Piscine da Rita, Pozzolo (10 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bike) Tel. 0376 83333
  • La Cavallara swimming pool, Volta Mantovana (5 minutes by car) Tel. 0376 83333

Beaches

  • Baia delle Sirene Park, Garda (40 minutes by car) Tel. 045 7255884
  • Lido delle Bionde, Sirmione (25 minutes by car) Tel. 030 916495
  • Dog Beach Bracco Baldo, Peschiera (15 minutes by car) Cell. 342 1254336
To visit
  • Parco Giardino Sigurtà in Valeggio sul Mincio (VR) (5 minutes by car), Tel. 045 6371033
  • Scaligero Castle of Valeggio sul Mincio (VR) (5 minutes by car)
  • Parco Natura Viva Zoo Safari in Bussolengo (VR) (20 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7170113
  • Parco delle Cascate di Molina (VR) (60 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7720185
  • Monte Baldo cable car in Malcesine (VR) (60 minutes by car), Tel. 045 7400206
  • Mantua (30 minutes by car)
  • Verona (30 minutes by car)
  • Brescia (45 minutes by car)
  • Venice (2 hours by car)
Opera and theater
  • Arena di Verona
  • Vittoriale degli Italiani in Gardone Riviera
  • Roman Theater in Verona
  • Social Theater in Mantua