landmark
Riva del Garda
A lively town at the northern tip of Lake Garda surrounded by towering mountains, popular for windsurfing and climbing.
5 km · about 10 min drive
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Arco
Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy · Europe
About Arco
Arco works well as a base: 10 minutes from Tenno, 18km from Passo di Tremalzo.
Arco is a town located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy. With a population of 12,072, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Arco sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arco to your route.
About Arco
The Arboreto di Arco (1 hectare) is an arboretum and botanical garden located at Viale delle Palme, 1, Arco, Trentino, Italy. It is open daily without charge.
The arboretum was created in 1872 by Archduke Albert, Duke of Teschen, on the grounds of his villa, not far from Lake Garda. It was renovated in 1964 asRead more
miniature landscapes, reconstructing natural plant environments, and in 1993 became part of the Museo Tridentino di Scienze Naturali. Today the arboretum contains about 150 species of plants from around the world, each labeled with Latin binomial, family, common name, and area of origin.
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Where is Arco located?
Arco is located in Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 45.9177 latitude, 10.8867 longitude.
What is the population of Arco?
Arco has a population of approximately 12,072 people, making it a town in Italy.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 12,072
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Trentino-Alto Adige
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 45.9177, 10.8867
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Arco
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
Limone sul Garda
A scenic village on Lake Garda's western shore, tucked between limestone cliffs and known for its historic lemon terraces.
14 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Malcesine
A lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
18 km · about 20 min drive
famous road
Passo di Tremalzo
A rough, tunnel-pierced military road above Lake Garda at 1,694m, part gravel, spectacular and demanding.
18 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Strada della Forra, Lake Garda (Quantum of Solace opening chase)
The tunnel-cut gorge road above Tremosine carries the Aston Martin DBS chase that opens Quantum of Solace.
19 km · about 20 min drive
coastal drive
Gardesana Occidentale
A spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
20 km · about 25 min drive
famous road
Strada della Forra (Tremosine)
A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
27 km · about 30 min drive
natural wonder
Lake Garda
Italy's largest lake with Mediterranean climate, dramatic mountain scenery, charming towns, and the Scaliger castle at Sirmione.
35 km · about 40 min drive
Driving roads near Arco
9 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 60km.
- 18 kmMalcesineA lakeside town under Monte Baldo on Garda's eastern shore, with a Scaliger castle and a cable car to alpine ridges.
- 18 kmPasso di TremalzoA rough, tunnel-pierced military road above Lake Garda at 1,694m, part gravel, spectacular and demanding.
- 20 kmGardesana OccidentaleA spectacular lakeside road along Lake Garda's western shore threading through tunnels carved into sheer cliffs above the water.
- 27 kmStrada della Forra (Tremosine)A jaw-dropping cliff road tunnelling through a gorge above Lake Garda, called by Churchill the world's most beautiful road.
- 37 kmPasso di CrocedominiA high, bleak pass above the Val Camonica with open moorland at the top and very little traffic.
- 45 kmPasso del TonaleA wide, fast Alpine pass at 1883m connecting Lombardy to Trentino, with WWI history and views of the Presena glacier and Adamello mountain group.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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