Camping in Cisano: beach by the lake, marina & city center – 5 tips for your vacation

Camping in Cisano – beach and swimming vacation directly on Lake Garda?
In the tranquil little town of Cisano, you can experience Lake Garda directly with its beach, harbor and a peaceful campsite with a roof tent or tent trailer, for example.
Not far from Lazise and Bardolino, you can also reach these towns via the lakeside promenade.
You can also find tips for the old town, the weekly market and bad weather here.
You can also read about the weather, the surrounding area and other travel destinations here.
Or, if you’re looking for inspiration for things to do, you can find more about swimming, motor boating and sailing on Lake Garda here!

Cisano: Picturesque small town with beach

Cisano is a small town that belongs to Bardolino on the largest lake in Italy, Lake Garda.
Its location on the lake makes it ideal for a beach vacation with water sports.
The weather also plays its part.
In July, the maximum temperature is 27.9°C and the highest water temperature is 26°C in August.
You can read more about the location and the weather here.

• Cisano = small town on Lake Garda in Italy
• Warm weather & water temperatures

Here you will find tips on the Lido di Cisano beach, where you can swim and relax on the sunbathing lawns.
For motorboat and sailing enthusiasts, there is a marina with boat hire right on the lake.
There is also a weekly market and a town center with restaurants and stores.
If you also want to explore the surrounding area or are looking for an excursion destination when it rains, you can visit the olive oil museum in the south.
Or you can plan a day trip to the nearby towns of Bardolino and Verona.
You can find out more about this later in the article. [sv slug=”camping”] Here is an overview of what you can expect:

• Beach with sunbathing lawn
• Marina with boat hire
• City center with weekly market
• Olive oil museum in the rain
• Excursion: Bardolino & Verona

But first you can get an initial overview of the town here:

Find Cisano on the map here!

Cisano is located in the north of Italy, roughly on the same level as Venice and Milan.
It belongs to the small town of Bardolino, directly on the shores of the southern part of Lake Garda.
The landscape here is criss-crossed by gentle hills and offers plenty of green nature consisting of cypresses, olive groves and meadow gardens.
The city of Verona is not far to the east and is ideal for day trips.
The Swiss and Austrian borders are also not far away.
Cisano is located here on the map:

Here you can take a look at Casiano on the map.
The campsite may already catch your eye, but you’ll find out more about the campsite in Cisano later.

This makes the place an experience!

Cisano is located directly on Lake Garda, which is popular with many vacationers for swimming and water sports.
Camping directly on the lake means you can start your vacation right by the water.
The beach in Cisano, which offers fun in the water as well as sunbathing areas for sunbathing and relaxing, also helps you to do this.
There is also the harbour and the tranquil little town centre, where you can grab a delicious lunch or stroll through the winding alleyways.
A visit to the weekly market is also worthwhile.
You can find out more about the weekly market and the city center later.
Or you can take a stroll along the beach promenade that connects Cisano with the small towns of Bardolino and Lazise.

• On Lake Garda, for swimming & water sports
• Beach with sunbathing lawns for sunbathing
• Tranquil little town center to relax in
• Beach promenade, connects Bardolino & Lazise

Cisano from above: Harbor & romantic city center

Here you will get an initial overview of the tranquil village directly on Lake Garda.
You can take a look at the architecture of the small town villas in Cisano, the green surroundings and the blue water on the shore.
Perhaps the harbour and the town centre will catch your eye; you can find out more about these places below.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lKoq2s7Xadc

Beach promenade & blue water: 360° view

Here you can take a virtual look at the promenade in advance.
Plus the blue waters of Lake Garda and the beautiful panorama in the background.
You can find out more about the promenade below.

Tips for campers: beach, marina & weekly market

Once you’ve arrived at the campsite and set up your camping chair, it’s worth making a detour to the beach.
You can use the campsite’s own beach or visit the Lido di Cisano, which is particularly famous for its sunbathing lawns.
If water sports are more your thing, you can also hire a boat at the marina in the small town.
After a little time on the beach, it can also be interesting to visit the town center for a delicious meal.
A visit to the weekly market is also worthwhile.
You will also find small stores and alleyways to explore.
If it rains or if you are planning a trip to the surrounding area, the olive oil museum is a good option.
Here are the tips at a glance:

• Lido di Cisano” beach
• Port “Porticciolo di Cisano”
• City center for souvenirs
• Weekly market
• Olive oil museum

You can read more tips here:

Lido di Cisano beach: sunbathing lawn on Lake Garda

The “Lido di Cisano” beach is located directly on Lake Garda.
The large green areas on the beach serve as a sunbathing lawn.
The entrance to the lake is via some large stones and a few steps.
The water here is not particularly deep, making the beach suitable for the whole family, including the younger members of the family.
There is a restaurant and bar right on the beach.
The beach at a glance:

• Lawn for sunbathing & relaxing
• Not very deep water: child-friendly
• Bar & restaurant for a short break

If you’re still looking for ideas to make your day at the beach a little more exciting, you’ll find them here:

• Lido di Cisano beach

You can enjoy this view from the beach:

After an exciting day at the beach, you can discover more of Cisano along the beach promenade.

Excursion to the Porticciolo di Cisano marina

If you follow the beach promenade a little to the south, you will find the “Porticciolo di Cisano” marina.
It is a small but well-kept harbor directly on the glistening waters of Lake Garda.
You can also hire a boat nearby and sail across Lake Garda yourself.
The harbor is lined with bars, restaurants and ice cream parlors, so you can fortify yourself after your walk.
If you then want to see more of Cisano, the harbor is a good starting point for a walk along the promenade.

• Sparkling water
• Small, well-kept harbor
• Boat rental nearby
• Bars, restaurants & ice cream parlors
• Access to the beach promenade
  • to Lazise & Bardolino

This is how beautiful the port of Cisano is:

You can walk further into the city center directly from the harbor:

City center: day trip through colorful alleys

The town center of Cisano is rather small and manageable.
You will find a few restaurants, cafés, bars and small stores, so you can use the town to stroll around and enjoy a delicious lunch.
Narrow and charming alleyways lead you to the places you want to visit.
A historical highlight is the church of Santa Maria di Cisano, which impresses with its colorful ceiling paintings.
This is what you can experience in Cisano’s city center:

• Numerous restaurants, cafés & bars
• Small alleys with small stores
• Church: Santa Maria di Cisano

This is what it can look like in the city center: Another highlight directly between the harbor and the city center is the weekly market.

Weekly market: good food & colorful stalls

If you spend your Monday or Thursday in Cisano, you shouldn’t miss out on going to the weekly market.
This takes place on various days around Lake Garda and is held on the aforementioned days in Cisano.
There you can sample traditional Italian delicacies and stroll around the colorful stalls.
What you should know about the weekly market:

• Genuine Italian delicacies
• Every day in a different place
• Mondays and Thursdays in Caisano
• Stroll around between the stands

Here you can see in advance what it might look like at the weekly market:

If it rains or if you want to explore the surrounding area, the olive oil museum just outside Cisano is a good option.

Olive oil museum: an excursion for all weathers

A little to the south, in the direction of Lazise, is the Oil Museum.
It was the first of its kind in Italy and has therefore become a popular attraction.
It shows the processes of oil production from ancient times to the present day.
The exhibition is accompanied by a video guide, which is also available in German.
Individual visitors can visit the exhibition free of charge, while guided tours are available for groups for a fee.
After visiting the museum, you can taste the olive oil or buy it to take home with you.
As the museum is largely covered, it is also suitable for an excursion on a rainy afternoon.
Here is an overview of the olive oil museum:

• Near Lazise (accessible via the promenade)
• Olive oil production from antiquity to the present day
• Multilingual video guide (also in German)
• Individual visitors: free visit
• Groups: guided tour for a fee
• Covered museum: also suitable in the rain

You can get your first impressions of the exhibition in this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEpXZbfLT-Y

Excursion destinations nearby, such as Bardolino and Verona

If you want to see more outside of Cisano after the first few days, here are two tips for excursion destinations nearby.
These include the small northern town of Bardolino, where you will find a wide range of beaches and opportunities for water sports.
It’s also worth taking a trip to Verona to experience a bit of a big Italian city.

Bardolino: even more beach & water sports

The small town a little further north of Cisano offers more beaches and can also be reached via the lakeside promenade.
Here, too, you have direct access to Lake Garda and can also enjoy water sports on the lake.
For example, water skiing and motorboat tours are on offer.
If you want to experience something outside the lake, you will find olive groves and vineyards inland away from the shores of Lake Garda that are perfect for hiking.
This is what you can experience in Bardolino:

• More experiences on the beach
• Access to the same waterfront promenade
• Opportunities for water sports
• Water skiing & tours with a motorboat

From Cisano, it’s just under five minutes by car to Bardolino:

If you are also interested in a larger city for a day trip, you can find an overview of the nearby city of Verona here.

Verona: day trip for a city experience

Verona is a great place for a day trip.
Here you will find museums, theaters and shopping opportunities.
Culture-loving vacationers can visit ancient Roman sites, historic churches and the setting of Romeo and Juliet.
There is also a lively city center with many stores and restaurants where you can try a variety of different dishes.
This is what you can experience in Verona:

• Museums & theaters for a cultural experience
• Ancient Roman sites
• Historic churches & paintings
• The setting for Romeo & Juliet
• Lots of stores for shopping
• Restaurants for local dishes

From Cisano, it’s just under 40 minutes by car to Verona:

Campsite recommendation: Directly on the lake

After an exciting day, there are few things more relaxing than spending the night on a campsite and watching the stars through the skylight of your roof tent.
Here you will find a recommendation for a campsite with direct access to the lake.

Camping Cisano e San Vito

This campsite is located directly on Lake Garda and, in addition to a pool area that is particularly suitable for children, has its own stretch of beach, so you don’t have to walk far for your first few days on the beach.
There is also the usual range of supermarkets and a restaurant serving real Italian pizza.
The campsite is also very central and just south of the harbor.

• Rating: 4.0 / 5.0 (2,132 ratings)
• Address: 48 Via Peschiera, 37011 Bardolino (Vr)
• Phone: +39 045 6229098
• Website: Camping Cisano e San Vito

To-do: swimming, sailing & motor boating

In addition to sunbathing on the beach and strolling through the city, you will find tips here for more activities so that you can make great memories on your vacation.
These include swimming, sailing and motor boating.

Swimming in the waters of Lake Garda

Lake Garda, the largest lake in Italy, has plenty of water.
Therefore, bathing and swimming are one of the most popular leisure activities for families, couples or even alone.
Here you will find tips on how to learn to swim, how to teach others to swim and how to improve your existing technique.
This will allow you to build up more stamina for your vacation and enjoy the blue water for longer.
Find out more about learning to swim here:

• Learn to swim

Sailing with the wind across the water

Rattling sails, bright blue water and the fresh sea breeze sound wonderful at first.
Sailing tours are very popular on Lake Garda.
But where do you start as a beginner?
Here you will find lots of tips on how to start your sailing adventure straight from the campsite.
This includes advice on preparing for the sailing course, the first trip and five beautiful destinations for your sailing vacation.
You can read a more detailed article on learning to sail here:

• Learn to sail

Motor boating with a panoramic view of Lake Garda

The fresh sea breeze around your nose, the sound of the water and the rattling of the engine – motor boating is an experience for all the senses.
Set off directly from the port of Cisano and take a tour across Lake Garda.
You can even drive motorboats under 15 hp without a license.
We have put together a list here of which license you need for motorboats with more power.
You’ll also find tips for your first trip, a driving tutorial and popular destinations for motorboat vacations.
You can learn more about the motorboat adventure here:

• Motor boating

Weather: Highest temperatures & warmest months

The warmest month in Cisano is July with maximum temperatures of 27.9°C and an average temperature of 24.3°C.
The warmest months are from June to September.
The maximum water temperature climbs to 26°C in August.
This is a particularly good time for a beach and summer vacation.
In general, Cisano has 3092.42 hours of sunshine a year.
Here is a summary of the weather:

• Highest temperature in July: 27.9 °C
• Maximum water temperature: 26°C in August

This map shows you the current weather conditions:

FAQ: Frequently asked questions from campers

Answers to the most frequently asked questions before visiting Cisano.

Where is Cisano located?

Cisano is part of Bardolino, a small Italian town on the south-eastern shore of Lake Garda.

Is there a beach in Cisano?

Yes, in Cisano there is the Lido di Cisano beach directly on the shores of Lake Garda.
It is popular for its sunbathing lawns.
You can find out more about this above.

What is the name of the campsite in Cisano?

The campsite in the small Italian town is called Camping Cisano e San Vito.
Above you will find the address, a description of the location and a link to the website.

Where can I find a restaurant in Cisano?

Most of the city’s restaurants can be found in the city center by the harbour.
However, it is also worth visiting the weekly market if you want to try some Italian delicacies.

What to do in Cisano when it rains?

If it rains, it is worth visiting the nearby olive oil museum, as it is covered.
There you can learn about the traditional production of olive oil and even buy fresh, handmade olive oil.

Camping in Italy and more destinations

In addition to Cisano, the country of Italy offers you many other beautiful travel destinations.
Here you will find travel tips for Italy and Lake Garda in general.

Camping on Lake Garda: treasures of the region

Cisano is located on Lake Garda in Italy.
As this is the largest lake in Italy, you will of course find even more beautiful places here.
Whether you are traveling to Lake Garda or taking a short Lake Garda tour, if you have more time, you can find more tips for exploring Lake Garda here.

• Camping on Lake Garda

Camping in Italy: Dolce Vita & beautiful vacation

If you travel to Cisano, you will pass through Italy.
The country offers you many beautiful places to discover along the way.
Here we show you beautiful destinations for camping and relaxing.
Tip: With a rooftop tent, you can also sleep spontaneously in a particularly beautiful place along the way.

• Camping in Italy