The small villages near Lazise: Pacengo and Colà

Pacengo and Colà, the former located in the southern part of the territory and the latter in the hinterland, are small, beautiful and historically relevant centres characterized by the presence of many ville venete.

Pacengo hosts two yachting harbours, while Colà hosts a thermal park in the sumptuous Villa dei Cedri.

The waters of lake Garda host archaeological foundings dating to prehistoric times.

Pacengo

In Pacengo were found the remains of a big pile dwelling village.

The history of Pacengo and the neighbouring villages is characterized by trade activities and encounters of travellers: as a matter of fact, here passed the mythical amber road.

During the first Italian was of independence, Pacengo was the theatre of the battle between the Austrians and Piedmontese armies and some months later it hosted Ferdinando di Savoia during his assault of Peschiera del Garda.

Colà

Colà is part of the municipality of Lazise from the 19th century and it is mentioned mainly for its role in hosting the wounded soldiers after the 1866 battle of Custoza.

Going for a walk in this area relaxes your mind and offers pleasant views; picturesque pebbled walls characterize the landscape of the morainic hills, dividing in a natural way the borders of the rural estates and the big villas.

Villa dei Cedri is located in this territory: it is an elegant 18th century palace with thermal waters, a park with centennial trees and a majestic 19th century greenhouse made of iron and glass.