Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, is known for its stunning landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant local culture. For tourists looking to immerse themselves in the Italian way of life, visiting the weekly markets around the lake is a must. These markets offer a wide range of products, from local produce and traditional crafts to clothing, accessories, and souvenirs.
Monday Markets on Lake Garda
- Moniga del Garda: Piazza San Martino, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. This market offers fashion, quality leather goods, and local delicacies, including the famous Rosé Chiaretto.
- Colombare di Sirmione: Every Monday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Peschiera del Garda: Food, everyday produce, shoes, clothing, leather goods, toys, and top-quality household items, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Pozzolengo: Typical market with a wide selection of foods, fashion, and household goods, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- San Zeno di Montagna: Characteristic weekly market with chestnut specialties, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Torri del Benaco: Big weekly market with lovely clothing and original olive wood items, from 8:00 a.m. to around 2:00 p.m.
- Toscolano: Small organic foods market featuring produce from suppliers in the region, every Monday morning until around 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday Markets on Lake Garda
- Desenzano del Garda: Market in Lungolago Cesare Battisti, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Limone sul Garda: Market in Lungolago Guglielmo Marconi, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Tignale: Market in the town center, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Wednesday Markets on Lake Garda
- Gargnano: Market in the town center (every 2 weeks), from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Thursday Markets on Lake Garda
- Toscolano Maderno: Market in the town center, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Lonato del Garda: Market in Piazza Martiri della Libertà, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Friday Markets on Lake Garda
- Gardone Riviera: Classic weekly market, every Friday morning from around 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with typical market produce from a wide variety of traders and manufacturers.
- Garda: Typical weekly market right at the lake, with clothes, leather goods, handbags, sunglasses, jewelry, porcelain goods, toys, and household goods, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Manerba del Garda: Weekly market beneath the church, with selected foods, delicious liqueurs, pet supplies, fashion, and cooking implements, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Pastrengo: Weekly market featuring typical Italian foods, clothing, and souvenirs, wines, and accessories, every Friday afternoon in Pastrengo.
- Sirmione, in the Lugana area: Small, clearly organized weekly market with excellent food stands and outstanding produce from the small farms in the region, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Goito: Lovely farmers’ market with traditional produce and regional foods from the farms in the region, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Brenzone: Lovely evening market with typical produce from the region and lots of different stalls, on balmy summer evenings.
Saturday Markets on Lake Garda
- Brescia: Market in Piazza della Loggia, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Sunday Markets on Lake Garda
- Desenzano del Garda: Market in loc. Rivoltella, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
These markets are a fantastic opportunity to experience the local culture, taste authentic Italian food, and find unique souvenirs. Remember that most markets operate in the morning, starting around 7:00 a.m. and closing at lunchtime, around 12:30 p.m. Additionally, some towns have multiple markets on different days, so be sure to check the specific location and time for each market.