With the arrival of Ferragosto, Gardaland is gearing up for a fully booked summer season. According to recent statistics provided by SIAE for 2023, the connection between amusement parks and summer tourism is becoming increasingly evident, with a notable 64% of visits concentrated in the summer months. August, in particular, accounts for 27% of total…
A serious road accident occurred on Sunday, August 11, 2024, along the SP 567, at the border between Lonato and Castiglione delle Stiviere, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old boy. Lorenzo Cela, a resident of Rivoltella, was traveling as a passenger in a Volkswagen Polo driven by the mother of his 17-year-old friend. The…
A 27-year-old Indian tourist drowned this afternoon, Monday, August 12, at Punta Lido, Riva del Garda. His friends raised the alarm around 5:30 PM after they saw him disappear underwater while swimming. This tragic incident follows another tragedy that occurred on July 17, when a mother and her son of Ukrainian descent lost their lives…
A couple of thieves, originally from Romania and residing in Bologna, were arrested in Limone del Garda while posing as tourists on vacation with their two teenage children. The pair, a 49-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman, committed thefts in two local stores, stealing non-essential food items, alcoholic beverages, and personal care products worth a…
Sirmione, a prompt intervention by the Basso Garda Civil Protection has saved the life of a father and his six-year-old son, who were in distress off the Giamaica beach. The incident occurred on Sunday, August 11, when the Milanese family, after renting a boat, jumped into the water. The father suffered a medical emergency while…
August continues to establish itself as the peak holiday period in Italy, with a significant increase in tourist presence in accommodation facilities. According to the Tourist Studies Center of Florence for Assoturismo Confesercenti, it is expected that the number of visitors will reach 85.8 million, accounting for almost 20% of the annual total, representing a…
Lonato, August 11, 2024 – A serious road accident occurred involving two cars along the Sp567, on Via Mantova, near the border with Castiglione delle Stiviere. In the violent head-on collision, five people were injured, including a mother and her daughter, both transported in critical condition to the Civile Hospital in Brescia. Two helicopters were…
Gargnano, August 11, 2024 – A “miraculous” catch has captured the attention of tourists at Lake Garda, with a trout weighing over seven kilograms caught at dawn in the nets of the Dominici family, a historic dynasty of professional fishermen. The specimen, precisely weighed at seven kilograms and four hundred grams, represents a significant find…
A new Aldi supermarket has opened in Desenzano del Garda, marking the fourteenth store in the city, which ranks among the top in Italy for the number of supermarkets per capita. With a retail space of 600 square meters and 80 parking spaces, the store operates from 8 AM to 9 PM. This opening is…
The madonnari have returned to the square in Maderno to celebrate the patronal feast dedicated to Ercolano, which will conclude on Monday, August 12. During the event, participants created works of art using handmade paper from Toscolano, displaying them for a public vote. The work of master madonnara Michela Vicini was declared the winner. The…