Did we take the wrong turn? And end up in Germany?  Tad disappointed with Sirmione – seemingly the German tourist capital of Italy. Even the restaurants have German translations.  While our hotel is very pretty and the outlook pleasant, there is not much to give Sirmione a big tick for – certainly by comparison to the Lake Como district.  After a visit to the town, which comprises lots of tourist outlets, designer labels and ‘chain’ restaurants, it looks like tomorrow may be a day for lounging around the pool and getting some sun, which in itself is not a bad thing!

A few photos of Sirmione.

Our place, Hotel Olivi

Some of the town’s tunnels provide a cool respite

Beautiful bougainvillea

The piazzas – don’t eat in them

Some of the laneways leading away from the water

Wow, a bit of Italy in this German town,

German translation kindly provided on the restaurant menu