Malcesine

Malcesine holidays

Malcesine’s harbourside is the perfect place to linger over a glass of something cold as you watch the world glide by. Mountain walks and water sports are favourite local pastimes, so it’s well worth getting active on your Malcesine holiday. Colourful buildings stand out from the crowd against the gently shelving ripples of the lake.
Astoria Hotel Malcesine

Astoria Hotel Malcesine

Malcesine, Lake Garda

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Based on 445 reviews

  • Lakeside setting
  • Beautiful mountain backdrop
  • Close to a pebble beach
  • Laid-back atmosphere
  • Relaxing outdoor pool area
Hotel Excelsior Bay
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  • Edinburgh, Wed 30 Apr 2025
  • 7 Nights, Bed and Breakfast
  • 2 Adults, 0 Children

Hotel Excelsior Bay

Malcesine, Lake Garda

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Based on 418 reviews

  • Lakeside setting
  • Great for couples
  • Small and Welcoming
  • Lovely pool area
  • Close to resort centre
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It’s magic

Stretching down the eastern edge of Lake Garda, Malcesine is as romantic as can be. Famed for the enchanting Scaliger Castle and renowned for its relaxed vibe, make sure you tick this quaint area off your list. It’s a seriously cool pick for those all-important budding photographer snaps too!

You won’t want to leave

Breathtaking blues are all around. Sail across the lake for a really cosmopolitan Italian experience or wander around town – it won’t take you long to notice the many medieval blemishes! There’s a pretty palazzo with pops of green and red, while you can cable car up to the mega Monte Baldo.

Antica Pieve di Santo Stefano

Antica Pieve di Santo Stefano

Malcesine, Lake Garda

This grand church with its elegant dome sits next to the Town Hall and has been a place of worship since pagan times. Step inside to gaze up at the vaulted ceiling with its 18th-century painting depicting the...
Cassone

Cassone

Malcesine, Lake Garda

The unspoilt little village of Cassone, which claims to have the world’s shortest river, will make the backdrop to some great holiday snaps. The pretty houses are all painted different colours with beautiful...
Castello Scaligero

Castello Scaligero

Malcesine, Lake Garda

The Castello Scaligero is like a 14th-century fairy-tale castle looking over Lake Garda. The fort was built in 1338 by the Della Scala family, in an attempt to fend off the Venetian Republic. For around 6 euros...
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