Plages accessibles aux chiens à Sirmione

Sirmione's most famous beach is a stretch of flat white rock at the very tip of the peninsula, below the Grotte di Catullo, with shallow turquoise water that The Guardian once named among Italy's most beautiful. Dogs are welcome here on a leash and may swim in the clear, shallow shelf. There is no sand, just smooth limestone flats, so bring a mat and water as there is almost no shade.

A romantic cove on the eastern shore set between the park of Villa Cortine and the Roman villa remains, with emerald water framed by shady olive terraces. Dogs are welcome on a leash and may swim, and the partial shade makes it kinder than Jamaica Beach on a hot day. It is reached by an easy, panoramic lakeside walk and works well as a quieter alternative when the peninsula tip is crowded.

A large grassy lakeside beach in the Colombare area, equipped with a kiosk bar, pedalos, a beach-volleyball court and watersports, and far easier to reach by car than the peninsula beaches. Access is free and dogs are allowed, and there is a large fenced dog area nearby where they can run off-leash. The grass and the adjacent dog run make it the most practical family-plus-dog option in Sirmione, especially with a large dog.