Location
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The villa is located in a friendly hillside estate, almost 400 meters above the lake. Only a few meters from the property, a steep slope offers a breathtaking view down to the lake.
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Above Tignale, the 17th-century Sanctuary of Montecastello sits enthroned in a breathtaking location 700 meters above the lake.
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Montecastello was built on a rocky outcrop that drops perpendicularly to the lake.
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If you would like to spend time by the lake, the beaches of Porto Tignale and Gargnano are only a 10–15-minute drive away. In summer, a shuttle bus runs to Porto Tignale; the bus stop is a few meters from the villa.
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Until the 1930s Gargnano was completely cut off as it was surrounded by mountains and could only be reached by boat. Because of its isolation Gargnano has maintained a special and unique charm.
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Gargnano is home to two Michelin-star restaurants: Villa Feltrinelli (photo) and Tartuga. There are other restaurants for visitors on a tighter budget situated on the waterfront with lakeside tables.
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The old town of Salò with narrow streets, quaint colorful houses and small boutiques stretches behind the longest waterside promenade on Lake Garda.
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Part of the charm of both Gargnano and Salò is the absence of mass tourism and as a result they have retained a gentle unsophisticated way of life.
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Limone is one of the most popular tourist resorts of the area.