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Castelletto sul Garda: A small village worth visiting Castelletto sul Garda is the largest of the many villages in the Brenzone municipality. It lies along the shores of Lake Garda, which is the largest lake in Italy, and at the foothills of Monte Baldo. Castelletto has a small population, but attracts tourists with its beautiful sights and fun activities.

In Castelletto, visitors can stroll along the waterfront and see the marinas with their fishing and leisure boats. They may also want to take a dip at the popular Castelletto Di Brenzone beach. In the summer, it is possible to take boat rides on the lake. Along the waterfront, visitors will also see the beautiful, blue water of Lake Garda and the landscape across the lake. There are many souvenir shops, pizzerias, bars, and restaurants to enjoy throughout the day. These places often hold live music and concerts at night. Every Tuesday in the village, there is a market where visitors can buy food and clothing.

There are a number of tourist attractions in Castelletto as well. The Roman villa of Castelletto (Villa Romana di Castelletto) was discovered in 2004 when the village was excavating to enlarge the cemetery. Remains of an ancient Roman village was discovered. It was well preserved and is one of the few examples in this region. It is estimated to have been built in the first century AD. Visitors can see examples of lake houses. While there are no guides or information boards, it is certainly an interesting sight to see.

Near the excavation site is the ancient church called Chiesa di San Zeno de l'Oselet. It is a tranquil historical site that offers views of the lake. In the village is the parish church, called Chiesa di San Carlo Borromeo. It was originally built by villagers between 1630 and 1656 and has had many face lifts. The neo-Gothic style church is picturesque from the outside and inside.

If you are able to visit Castelletto on November 25, then you will be in luck. Every year on this day, the village hosts the ancient Feast of Santa Caterina. It has been held for over 120 years. It marks the beginning of the new oil season and visitors can try their hand at pressing olives in a real mill. There are typically other events going on at this time too to celebrate the festival.