Italy’s ‘other’ lakes, with their Blue Flag beaches and refreshing temperatures

Few holidaymakers know about the prospect of a beach holiday half a mile above sea level, but Italy has kept a secret.

Granted, Lake Garda and Lake Como are known for their summer getaways, but these A-list destinations are now victims of their own success. Earlier this year, Garda introduced a Venetian-style tourist tax, and while it caps at €3 (£2.50) per person per day, it sends a clear message.

Instead, do as L'Ora del Garda - the warm afternoon breeze that blows from Lake Garda into the mountains - and head north. The Trentino region will be flying 12 ...