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Aparthotels & serviced apartments in Moniga

9 stays · 6 aparthotels and 3 serviced apartments

Aparthotels and serviced apartments are a natural fit for Moniga del Garda, a small lakeside municipality on the south-west shore of Lake Garda where holidays tend to be built around swimming, cycling, wine and day trips. A kitchen is handy for self-catering and shared meals, and an apartment gives families and groups more room than a standard hotel room. For a quick comparison of formats, see aparthotel vs hotel.

Where to stay in Moniga

Moniga village

  • quiet stays
  • wine lovers
  • families

Italian Wikipedia lists the parish church of San Martino Vescovo, consecrated in 1454 and Baroque in its late 18th-century form, and the 16th-century Romanesque church of Madonna della Neve among the historic sites. English Wikipedia says St Martin is the patron saint, with a feast day on 11 November. Check the distance from your address to the village centre.

Stays in or near Moniga village

Moniga harbour

  • lake views
  • swimming
  • boating

The Porto di Moniga is the harbour on the lake. Lake Garda as a whole has a particularly mild climate according to Wikipedia, with olive trees, cypresses and even hardy citrus growing at this northern latitude. Check the distance from any property to the water and how you will reach the lake if you plan to swim or walk the shoreline.

Stays in or near Moniga harbour

Desenzano del Garda

  • trains
  • shops
  • ferries

Desenzano is the most populated of the comuni around Lake Garda, according to Wikipedia, and Wikivoyage lists it as one of the two closest railway stations on the south of the lake. Navigazione Laghi lists Desenzano among its ports, and the western-shore bus line 27 starts there. It is a practical stop for the train and for a wider choice of shops and services.

Getting around Moniga

The official Lake Garda tourism site says the nearest airports are Verona-Villafranca, about 15 km from the lake, and Brescia-Montichiari, about 30 km, each linked to its city station by an aerobus. It lists Bergamo-Orio al Serio at about 80 km, Milan Linate and Malpensa and Venice at about 100 km, and Bologna at about 150 km, and says personalised transfer services are available to and from all locations on the lake. Wikivoyage names Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda as the closest railway stations on the south of the lake.

For buses on the Brescia shore, the tourism site lists line 26 (Brescia, Desenzano, Sirmione, Peschiera, Verona) and line 27 (Desenzano, Salò, Gardone Riviera, Riva del Garda). Navigazione Laghi runs the ships on the main Desenzano-Peschiera-Riva route, with separate summer and winter timetables. Check which stop or port is closest to your accommodation, as Moniga is a small municipality and a car or taxi may still be needed for the last stage.

Living in Moniga for longer

Moniga works for longer stays if you want a calm base with day trips in several directions. English Wikipedia says remains of a pile-dwelling village show the area was populated in the Early Bronze Age, and credits local citizen Pompeo Molmenti with creating the Chiaretto rosé, dating his work on his estate to 1896. Italian Wikipedia says extra virgin olive oil DOP Garda is another local product, so food and wine shopping suit apartment stays.

English Wikipedia says the Italia in Rosa fair is held in Moniga in June, and Italian Wikipedia says the national rosé wine showcase has been organised there since June 2008. Wikivoyage says the north of the lake seems more suited to a quiet holiday, while the south has a theme park and a few man-made beaches. Our long-stay accommodation checklist helps with the practical details.

When to visit Moniga

Wikipedia describes a particularly mild climate on Lake Garda that favours hardy Mediterranean plants such as olive trees and cypresses, and says winds descend from the mountains in the morning and return in the afternoon. That makes late spring and early autumn comfortable for walking and cycling by the water.

Navigazione Laghi publishes separate timetables for different periods of the year, so check the current one if you plan to use the ships. English Wikipedia says Moniga's Italia in Rosa fair takes place in June, a likely draw for wine visitors.

Wikipedia places Moniga del Garda in the Province of Brescia, Lombardy, on the south-west side of Lake Garda, with an area of 14.65 square kilometres. It borders Padenghe sul Garda, Manerba del Garda and Soiano del Lago, and Italian Wikipedia adds Bardolino across the provincial line. The municipality is known as the City of Chiaretto after its rosé wine. If you are comparing places on this shore, see Manerba del Garda and Desenzano del Garda.

Long-stay tips for Moniga

Of the 9 properties here, 3 offer an in-apartment washing machine and 3 include some form of housekeeping. If you are staying more than a few nights, compare the facts box on each property page first.

8 properties list a full kitchen and 1 only a kitchenette, so check the room type if you plan to cook more than simple meals.

Where room sizes are published, the median apartment here is 70 m².

Moving for work? Our guide to serviced apartments for relocation explains what to look for.

Other cities in Italy

Travelling further? See aparthotels in Rimini, Milan, Rome, Florence, Trieste, Riva del Garda, Naples and Vieste.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Moniga?

The village centre around the castle and churches suits quiet stays, while the lakefront near Porto di Moniga suits swimming and boating. Desenzano is a larger base for trains and shops.

Which airport is nearest to Moniga?

The Lake Garda tourism site gives Verona-Villafranca at about 15 km from the lake and Brescia-Montichiari at about 30 km, with aerobus links to the city stations.

Is there a train to Moniga?

Wikivoyage names Desenzano del Garda and Peschiera del Garda as the closest railway stations on the south of the lake. The tourism site lists bus line 27 starting at Desenzano, and a car or taxi may still be needed for the last stage.

What is Moniga known for?

Moniga is nicknamed the City of Chiaretto after its rosé wine, according to Italian Wikipedia, and it hosts the Italia in Rosa wine fair in June.

Can I take a ferry from Moniga?

Navigazione Laghi lists its ports on its website, with Desenzano among them. Check the current timetable and ports to find the stop closest to your accommodation.

How many aparthotels are there in Moniga?

We currently list 9 aparthotel and serviced apartment properties in Moniga.

Do aparthotels in Moniga have kitchens?

9 of the 9 properties we list have a kitchen or kitchenette in at least one apartment type.

Which aparthotels in Moniga have a washing machine?

3 properties list an in-apartment washing machine. Use the facts box on each property page to check.

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