Peschiera del Garda
Veneto · Verona

Peschiera del Garda

10,900 residents · 38,100 within 5 km · 76 m above sea level

79Quality of life
85Infrastruktur
79Economy

What Peschiera del Garda is actually like

Nestled on the southern shores of Lake Garda, Peschiera del Garda is a vibrant commune in the Province of Verona. Known locally as Pischéra or Pescheria, this town holds a strategic position at the lake's outlet into the Mincio River. Its unique placement historically earmarked it as a fortified military bastion, a fact echoed in its imposing bastions and well-preserved walls which are now UNESCO World Heritage sites. Today, Peschiera del Garda is acknowledged for its picturesque landscapes, combining the serene blue waters of the lake with lush green surroundings. The town is both a tourist haven and a popular stop for locals, offering an array of recreational activities, from boating and fishing to fine dining along the lakefront. The locality serves as an essential rail and road hub, making it readily accessible for travelers exploring the Veneto region. Economic activities flourish during peak tourist seasons, driven by hospitality and retail businesses catering to visitors from around the world.

How Peschiera del Garda is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 13%Mid-century 63%Modern 24%
Settlement pattern
Compact
3% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 97%Dispersed 3%
Condition
89%
Mostly sound — 11% needs work
Good / excellent 89%Poor / mediocre 11%
Occupancy
70%
Mixed — 30% holiday or vacant
Main homes 70%Holiday or vacant 30%
Peschiera del GardaBroglieDolciBoschettiSanta CristinaZaninaLizzara-Vecchia
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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