The territory of Brenzone is the gateway to scenarios suspended in time, where nature meets spirituality in the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Corona, an extraordinary church literally set in the rock of Monte Baldo. Descending towards the gentler shores of the lake, the itinerary leads to the poetic Punta San Vigilio, a Renaissance promontory surrounded by centuries-old olive trees, considered for centuries the most romantic and refined corner of eastern Garda.
Brenzone sul Garda: A mosaic of villages between water and mountains
Brenzone stands out as a suggestive "scattered municipality", a union of sixteen hamlets that rise harmoniously from the banks of the Benaco towards the peaks of Monte Baldo. The soul of this area lies in its small historic ports, such as Castelletto and Porto, and in the cobbled alleys that wind through expanses of centuries-old olive trees, from which a DOP extra virgin olive oil famous for its refined lightness is born. The real pearl of the area is Campo, a medieval village suspended in time and accessible only on foot; here, among stone buildings and ancient Romanesque frescoes, it is still possible to breathe an atmosphere of absolute peace and rediscover the charm of an authentic and secret Garda.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Crown: Between Heaven and Earth
Located in Spiazzi, on the eastern slope of Monte Baldo and reachable by short car from Brenzone, this sanctuary is literally set in the living rock at an altitude of 774 meters. Suspended over a vertical chasm, it offers a dizzying view of the Adige Valley below. Its Gothic façade and interiors, where the rock wall serves as the wall of the church, make it a unique place of pilgrimage in the world, capable of combining deep spirituality with a breathtaking visual impact.
Punta San Vigilio: The place of forgotten worries
Often referred to as the "Portofino of Garda", Punta San Vigilio is a promontory of rare elegance located in the municipality of Garda. Passing the entrance arch of the marina, where a plaque invites you to leave out "business and troubles", you discover a corner of Renaissance paradise that includes Villa Guarienti and the church of San Vigilio. The area is famous for the Bay of the Sirens, a natural park with centuries-old olive trees and access to the lake, where the sunset colors the water with golden shades in a scenario of absolute quiet.