Bardolino
Veneto · Verona

Bardolino

6,900 residents · 50,900 within 5 km · 69 m above sea level

82Quality of life
72Infrastructure
79Economy

What Bardolino is actually like

Bardolino is a quiet town on the eastern side of Lake Garda. It’s known for its beautiful lake views, nearby vineyards, and relaxed atmosphere. The town has a lot of character with its narrow streets and lively piazzas, making it a pleasant place to explore. With outdoor activities, historic landmarks, and local wine, Bardolino offers a great balance of nature and culture. Bardolino is also great for outdoor activities. You can walk or bike along the lakeside, take a boat tour, or enjoy water sports on the lake. If you enjoy hiking, there are beautiful trails around the town that lead you through vineyards and offer breathtaking views of the area.

How Bardolino is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 15%Mid-century 76%Modern 9%
Settlement pattern
Compact
9% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 91%Dispersed 9%
Condition
94%
Mostly sound — 6% needs work
Good / excellent 94%Poor / mediocre 6%
Occupancy
41%
Mostly holiday/empty — 59% holiday or vacant
Main homes 41%Holiday or vacant 59%
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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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