Holiday apartment in Calvagese della Riviera – culture, wine and golf

Calvagese della Riviera lies on the outer foothills of the moraine amphitheatre of Lake Garda. On one side, the municipal area is bordered by the extensive alluvial deposits of the Chiese River. This landscape gives the town a distinctive setting between moraine formations and the river area – an appealing basis for anyone wishing to combine nature, culture and regional characteristics on holiday.

Churches, castle ruins and art in Carzago

A notable cultural landmark is the Chiesa della Cattedra di San Pietro in Antiochia. It stands on a moraine hill in a dominant position above the settlement and preserves traces of 15th-century frescoes. The church is wheelchair accessible and open to all citizens. Carzago is also home to the Chiesa di San Lorenzo Martire, situated on a hill above the village. Its single-nave interior has a frescoed vault; this church too is wheelchair accessible and open to all citizens.

The Castello di Carzago was probably built in the 13th century on a square floor plan. Parts of the walls with four round defensive towers have been preserved. If you park at Piazza Roma, you can reach the Castello after a short climb. This makes it possible to combine the visit with a manageable walking distance, while the surviving structures provide a vivid impression of the former complex.

Carzago is also home to MArteS – Museo d'Arte Sorlini. The museum displays more than 180 predominantly Venetian and Veneto paintings from the 14th to the 19th century and is housed in an elegant 17th-century palazzo. The paintings are presented in this palazzo, combining the appreciation of art with the architecture of the building. Access requires an admission ticket, which must be purchased online or at the ticket office; reservations are recommended.

The historical diversity of Carzago also includes the Chiesa della Disciplina next to the parish church. It was built between the 17th and 18th centuries and has a single-nave interior with a visible wooden roof structure.

Wine, golf and varied holiday experiences

Calvagese della Riviera is a production area for the Garda Classico DOC wine and is known for the Groppello di Mocasina, Riesling and Chiaretto wines. A visit to wineries in the Calvagese della Riviera area provides insights into local traditions. The Festa del Groppello is also part of this culinary theme: it was held for the tenth time in 2025.

For active days on holiday, Arzaga Golf is located in the hills of Calvagese della Riviera. At Arzaga Golf, you can send a reservation request; confirmation from the golf reception is sent by email within 24 hours.

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For regional orientation, you can then also explore Cecina, Braone, Moerna, Bedizzole, Cevo, Verolanuova, Rivoltella and Darfo Boario Terme.

For the overview of the wider area: Brescia.