Nestled high atop a hill hugging the western shores of Italy’s Lake Garda, Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda stuns travelers with spectacular panoramic views of the Riviera dei Limoni with its famed citrus groves, olive trees, and one-of-a-kind lakeside landscape. Guests of the resort are greeted by a pair of elegant gates which swing open to reveal a park-like estate dotted with shady woodlands and sweeping lawns leading up to one of northern Italy’s most beautiful wellness retreats.

Designed to blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings, the hotel fits snuggly into the hillside, cascading downward in terraces that culminate in a broad infinity pool whose mirror-like surface melts imperceptibly with waters of Lake Garda beyond. The resort’s surrounding estate likewise offers guests an entry into nature while also staying active through fitness trails, walking groups, and other activities that honor the resort’s unique environment.