Dog beaches
At the so-called “BauBeaches”, everything revolves around your four-legged companion, who is welcome there even in the summer months. These are fenced-off beach areas with water points and waste bins, where sometimes even sun loungers, umbrellas, and feeding bowls can be rented.Arco: Dog beach on the river, access via the cycle path behind the sports ground.
Ledro Lake – Molina di Ledro, district of Pur: Next to the public beach in Pur. Always open, free of charge.
Manerba del Garda: Fenced beach section west of the Rio D’Avigo river. Open daily 8:00–12:00 and 14:00–19:00, free of charge.
Peschiera del Garda – Bracco Baldo “BauBeach”: Località Bergamini – Fornaci, San Benedetto. Open daily 9:00–18:30, subject to fee. Rental of sun loungers, umbrellas, and food bowls with dog food. Otherwise, dogs are banned from all beaches from May to September.
Salò – Via Tavine: Part of the public beach in Via Tavine towards Portese. Always open, free of charge.
Tennosee: Dog beach on the west shore near the car park. Otherwise, dogs are banned from all beaches from June to September.
Torbole: Lungolago Conca d’Oro at the village exit towards Malcesine. Otherwise, dogs are banned from all beaches from June to August.
Toscolano-Maderno – Rivagranda: Rivagranda beach, below the church at the village exit towards Gargnano. Always open, free of charge, fenced section of the shore.At free beaches, dog owners may also let their dogs run freely. With a muzzle, dogs are allowed to enter as long as no bathers feel disturbed.
It is recommended to visit early in the morning or in the late evening. Examples include:
Bardolino: public beach between Bardolino and Garda
Brenzone: near the districts of Magnano, Porto, Assenza, and Castelletto
Castelnuovo del Garda: stretch from Porto Campanello to Gardaland
Desenzano del Garda
Garda: in principle no bathing ban at unused beaches
Gargnano: Spiaggia della Gial
Malcesine: Spiaggia Campagnola, Val di Sogno
Moniga del Garda
Riva del Garda: Via Suderman (entrance via Via Carducci), but dogs are banned from all beaches from June to September
Torri del Benaco: Spiaggia del Porto
Good to know: On the Verona side of Lake Garda, all municipalities will in future establish at least one designated dog-friendly beach. In addition, there will be clear signage indicating whether dogs are allowed or expressly forbidden.
The aim is to ensure a relaxed stay for all beachgoers on the eastern side of Lake Garda – including beloved four-legged friends. Dog owners will know exactly where they are welcome with their pets, while those who prefer to avoid dogs can easily choose beaches where a ban applies.