The lake of Garda, or Benàco, is the bigger italian lake, with an area of 370 km2. Meeting point of Lombardia, Veneto and trentino Alto adige it lies parallel to the Adige river from which it is separated by Mount Baldo. In the north it is narrow while in the south it widens, surrounded by hills that enrich the landscape. The lake it’s an important touristic attraction and it is visited every year by millions of people.