Cycling along panoramic paths, trekking to mountain huts, climbing and braving via ferratas - the beauty of land-based sports in Riva del Garda shouldn’t make us forget that in front of us lies the largest lake in Italy, home of many diverse water sports! Let's see what you can do on the waters of Lake Garda.

Regattas and sport sailing on Lake Garda

Every year many sailors meet in Garda Trentino, attracted by the regular Ora and Pelèr winds, always ready to fill their sails. It is no coincidence that Garda Trentino hosted the Trentino 2024 Youth Sailing World Championships, the most important event for international sailing immediately after the Paris Olympics.

The regattas were held in six different clubs - Fraglia Vela Riva, Lega Navale Italiana, Circolo Vela Arco, Circolo Surf Torbole, Circolo Vela Torbole and Fraglia Vela Malcesine, which can also be valuable reference points for your holidays on Lake Garda!

Try SUP in Riva del Garda

Are you thinking of trying SUP? The waters of our lake are perfect to test yourself on a floating board with a paddle! It should also be said that our guests have the great advantage of setting off directly from "home", as we are located directly on the shores of Lake Garda.

You can paddle peacefully without a destination or, once you have gained a bit of confidence, take real SUP tours, to the beautiful Ponale waterfall or towards the eastern shore, along the coast to Torbole to appreciate the beauty of the lakefront. Don't have a SUP with you? No problem! In Riva del Garda you will find several centers ready to rent boards, paddles and everything you need for your safety!

Windsurfing, kitesurfing and foil

Still on a board, but this time without a paddle. First of all, there’s windsurfing, a not-to-be-missed activity for a water holiday in Riva del Garda. In the morning, the Pelèr, which blows towards the south, is just what you need, while in the afternoon the Ora arrives, blowing in the opposite direction.

Are you looking for an even greater adrenaline rush, or do you just want to try something different? Then you can have a go at kitesurfing, to literally fly over the water! In recent years, wing foiling has also reached Garda Trentino: right on Lake Garda, in 2020, a stage of the first National Wing Foil Championship was held!

Water sports courses and rentals on Lake Garda

Naturally, those who want to try a water sport for the first time won’t have all the necessary equipment or technique, but this should not be a problem in any way. Do you want to try SUP, windsurfing, foiling or kitesurfing? All you have to do is contact one of the many centers in Riva del Garda that offer both beginner courses and equipment rental - like boards, sails, life jackets and so on.

So, what are you waiting for? Choose your water adventure, brave the wind and the waters of Lake Garda and get ready to experience unique emotions. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, you will certainly find an activity that is right for you.

Photo credits: Garda Trentino