A pretty resort at the north-west tip of the lake, Riva del Garda is a busy town retaining all of its old world charm and is a haven for water sports enthusiasts.
The old town with its 12th Century fortress features a maze of winding, cobbled lanes leading to a lovely harbour. The promenade is lined with colourful pizzerias and ice cream parlours, and there are lots of inviting shops and pavement cafés.
Thanks to the fresh breeze that blows through the area, Riva is also one of the top sites for watersports in Europe. Whether you are interested in surfing, sailing, jet-skiing, fishing or any other water-based activity, we have got an action-packed holiday for you!
For more cultural pursuits, check out the civic museum which showcases paintings and other exhibits by local and international artists, or head up the hillside to Bastione, a 16th Century tower which is now home to a museum and restaurant with panoramic views.
After a day of sightseeing or just soaking up the views, there is a great choice of lakeside bars and traditional restaurants where you can be sure of a relaxing evening with delicious food and fantastic local wines.
Your Resort Managers
James Whelan
Hello there, and welcome to Lake Garda! My name is James and I am from Dublin, this is my 5th season working for Topflight and I am looking forward to welcoming you. If you have any questions or queries, please do not hesitate to contact me. I look forward to seeing you and here's to having a fantastic week in Italy!
Lynsey Mackay
My name is Lynsey and I have huge passion for both winter and summer sports, having worked for Topflight for over 10 years in Austria, France, Andorra and Italy. As an avid skier and snowboarder, you'll find me making the most of slopes during the winter months in Andorra and in the summer I swap my skis for sandals to enjoy all that Lake Garda has to offer. I couldn’t possibly choose which season I prefer, I’ve skied since I was 5 years old and I can never get enough but there’s also something really magical about the spending the summer on Lake Garda.
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Package Holidays in Riva
Prices based on 7 nights for 2 guests departing from DublinChange
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access_time Dublin 14:15 → Verona 17:50Returningtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesHotel Kristal Palace
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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- flightOutboundtoday Sat 20th Sep 2025
access_time Dublin 14:15 → Verona 17:50Returningtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesGrand Hotel Riva
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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- flightOutboundtoday Sat 20th Sep 2025
access_time Dublin 14:15 → Verona 17:50Returningtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesHotel Savoy Palace
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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flightOutboundtoday Sat 20th Sep 2025
access_time Dublin 14:15 → Verona 17:50Returningtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesAmbassador Suite Apartments
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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- flightOutboundtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Dublin 14:55 → Verona 18:30Returningtoday Sat 04th Oct 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesAmbassador Suite Hotel
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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- flightOutboundtoday Sat 27th Sep 2025
access_time Dublin 14:55 → Verona 18:30Returningtoday Sat 04th Oct 2025
access_time Verona 19:00 → Dublin 20:45TransfersTransfer from Verona
access_time 2 Hours 15 MinutesHotel Gabry
Riva, Lake Garda, Italy
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