Windsurfing, sailing and activity holiday on Lake Garda, Italy
WELCOME TO
Europa Holidays
Europa Holidays should be your first choice for a Lake Garda activity holiday. We have the perfect location for windsurfing, sailing or exploring and we welcome families. Our watersports centre has well-maintained, modern equipment for all levels and can be reached easily by foot, bus or car from all of the surrounding area. Our location 9km from the north end, means that we benefit from both morning and afternoon thermal winds.
AND TO
Lake Garda
Lake Garda with its thermal winds and proximity to the mountains and classical Italian cities is the perfect place for a holiday. It’s the destination of choice for the passionate sailor or windsurfer as well as for mountain bikers, climbers and lovers of all outdoor sports. The cities of Verona and Venice are only a couple of hours away which mean that culture and shopping are very much on the agenda for a family who want an all round holiday.
WIDE RANGE OF WATERSPORTS
DINGHY SAILING
Dinghy courses and rental
Sailing courses for individuals or for families following RYA syllabus or custom-designed for a holiday.
CATAMARAN
Catamaran courses and rental
RYA courses and personal improvement for families or individuals in catamarans up to 18 feet
WINDSURFING
Windsurf courses and rental
RYA courses and personal tuition using boards and sails from beginner to expert
FOILING
Foiling courses with the WASZP
Experience flying over the water with our foiling courses in the foiling WASZP, Laser or windsurf.
POWERBOATING
Powerboat courses to RYA Level 2
RYA certificate courses Learn to powerboat safely. Also safety boat courses.
KEELBOAT SAILING
Keelboat courses to RYA Level 3
Learn to sail a small keelboat in our racing SB20. Courses for up to 3 students.
KAYAK AND SUP
Kayak and SUP rental
For the family or for an excursion, double and single kayaks and a range of SUPs
Windsurf courses and sailing courses and coaching
All of our courses have the emphasis on the practical aspects and can be tailored to your requirements. Personal coaching can be organised for those who wish to perfect a specific skill and funsails are available for those who just want a personal or a family adventure.
The morning winds, typically Force 4 to 5, suit more experienced sailors while all will enjoy the lighter afternoon wind in the bright sunshine.
Perfect dinghies, catamarans and windsurf equipment for rental
Our dinghies and catamarans are maintained superbly and are rigged for you, whenever you sail. For alternative fun, we have kayaks and SUPs available.
Our windsurf boards and sails are chosen for their suitability for Lake Garda and can be matched in hundreds of combinations, to suit beginners of all age, weight and athleticism.
FUN ON AND OFF THE WATER
Activity holiday plus …. theme parks, excursions, climbing, biking
We welcome families and our centre is well equipped for childrens’ windsurfing and sailing. Kayaking and stand-up paddle boards (SUPs) are also available. We can arrange fun for all ages both on and off the water and are ideally situated for child-friendly accommodation and restaurants with excellent food.
Climate and winds
We have an average of more than 9 hours of sunshine each day, from June through to August and on 80% of the days there is a good wind away from the shore (Force 4 or above).
It can be very hot but there are always cool places to go such as Monte Baldo or the little castle of Malcesine, where you’ll also find the best ice-cream shop.
Culture, eating, exploring, enjoying the sun
The city of Verona only an hour away which means that culture and shopping are very much on the agenda for a family who want an all-round holiday. The ultimate tourist destination of Venice is a just couple of hours away.
Nearby are some of Europe’s best theme parks – Gardaland, Caneva, Movie World. There are also the festival towns of Bardolino and Lazise at the south of the lake.
YOUR ACCOMMODATION, YOUR WAY …
Hotels, apartments and camping
We are happy to offer a wide range of accommodation to our clients, either close to our centre or near to Malcesine. Your choice will depend on the needs of your family or group, and activity holiday options you want. Camping pitches for tents or camper-vans can also be pre-booked via our office.
HOTELS
Hotels 4*, 3*, 2* - your choice
Hotels near our centre or in the larger nearby towns. Lakeside or on the mountain. A short drive or use the tourist bus.
APARTMENTS
Apartments in Navene for 2, 4 or 6 people
Stay locally and enjoy the village setting, eat out or cook Italian
CAMPING
Campsites for your tent or campervan
Some have huts and bunk-room accommodation
What we can do for you
If you want to come and see Lake Garda, we can organize everything for your family activity holiday: from arrival to departure or just welcome you to our sailing centre.
We can:
- Book you a 4-star hotel, a budget hotel, an apartment or a campsite
- Arrange sailing, windsurfing, foiling or powerboat courses for some or all of the family or rent you windsurf, dinghies and catamarans, when you feel like it
- Handle long stays, short stays, weekends, regattas, celebrations and parties
- Meet you at the airport or arrange for a hire car or minibus transfer
- Arrange trips to Venice or Verona (and the opera at the Verona Arena)
- Find you boat trips around the lake or directions to hot springs at Sirmione
- Recommend bike trips (and bike rental locations) for the many trails
Give us a call!
Beach opening hours
09:00 – 18:00 Easter to October 16
Email: info@europaholidays.com
Phone: +39 339 665 9085
Call in: via Gardesana 205, 37018 Malcesine (VR)
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via Gardesana 205, 37018 Malcesine VR, Italy
We are inside the Malcesine Sailing Centre (Fraglia Vela Malcesine or FVM)
SAILING CENTRE LOCATION & MAP
Driving Directions
The Europa Holidays beach centre for your activity holiday is within the grounds of the internationally renowned Fraglia Vela Malcesine (FVM)
Travelling North from Malcesine
From the South, pass through Malcesine and we are on the left after 4 km. You will see a small boat harbour with a floating pontoon about 100m long; turn left into the main entrance of the sailing centre.
Travelling South from Torbole
From the North, follow the lakeside road South from Torbole for 9km. We are inside the FVM Sailing centre which is 500 metres after you pass through the village of Navene. Use the second entrance for public parking.
Chris and James Murphy from Ashbourne combining level 2 and ...
Jun 1 Europa surf and sail
First widsurfing lessons last week. 25C but the water still ...
Apr 28 Europa surf and sail