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If you're into sports, there's no shortage of them...Golf, Tennis, Mountain biking, Rock climbing or paragliding, these are just some of the many sports to do around the lake.
What about Sports on the lake? Let's see...Windsurfing, Sailing, Water-skiing, Jet-skiing Snorkeling...have I missed any?! Let's take a look at them now.
So...Are You Ready for Lake Garda Sports to be revealed?
Windsurfing
Torbole, at the north of Lake Garda is the windsurfing capital and has played host to
many major championships.
Why? It has alot to do with the dependable winds....
.... on some days there are literally hundreds of surfers.
But the lake's so big there's plenty of room for everyone to enjoy themselves.
The view's not bad either!
Discover more about
windsurfing.
Golf
You can't get much better then enjoying the lovely scenery while swinging a 9-iron!
Golfing at Lake Garda
is popular, and there
are number of Golf courses around the lake, particularly on the west shore.
Mountain-biking
Mountain biking at Lake Garda? Find out about the best trails around the Lake. Enjoy the wonderful
scenery as you pedal. The
Mountain biking page
is located in the leisure section.
Tennis & Squash
There are a few local clubs and sports centres that offer things like
tennis and squash.
Tennis is very popular here and a number of hotels also have courts on the own grounds and some even tennis training camps.
Waterskiing & Jetskiing
We've found out for you that
waterskiing and jet skiing
are possible only in certain areas
on Lake Garda...
Sailing
Sailing is a very popular sport
and sailing schools can be found in lots of places around
the Lake.
After surfing this is this probably the next favourite type of water sports Lake Garda is famous for.
This can be a lot of fun for all ages
Running
Running or jogging
is enjoyed by many people at Lake Garda. The north end of the lake is particularly popular for this. If you are a serious runner how about doing a Lake Garda Marathon?
Diving & Snorkelling
Diving in Lake Garda is wonderful
...the clear and calm waters make ideal conditions. It also also great for snorkelling for those of you who want to study underwater without going to lengths of a scuba dive.
Rock Climbing
The North end of the Lake has some awesome cliffs for rock climbing. Experience the adreneline rush of the extreme sports Lake Garda has to offer!
Kite Surfing
With the great winds and loads of space
kite surfing
is becoming more and more popular on Lake Garda.
Paragliding
Maybe you'd rather fly off the cliffs then climb up them! Check out all about
paragliding
at Lake Garda.
Skiing
Believe it or not, snow does fall on the high ridges on Northern Lake Garda, so you can enjoy some skiing at Monte Baldo and other places in the Dolomites.
Fishing, hiking, and boat rental
These areas are covered in the
Leisure & Family section of this website.
What is the most extreme sport you have ever done at Lake Garda?
Have you taken part in an adrenalin pumping sport at Lake Garda? Why not share your story about it and you are highly likely to get your own spot on our website! Your story could well feature on a dedicated web page and may even get in our newsletter too! How good would it feel to show your friends and family your own Lake Garda story on a well respected Lake Garda site! We love pictures as well, so feel free to send us your best shots and there will be no mistaking you then!
Other Great Lake Garda Extreme Sports stories
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Best place for jet skiing and water skiing at Lake Garda 
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