No ball games allowed! This now applies at Lake Garda

The Falstaff Travel Editors, 17.07.2026

In Riva del Garda, soccer on the beach is off-limits for the time being. Ball games are prohibited on heavily frequented sections of the shore until the end of September 2026. This move comes in response to complaints and safety concerns, but it has sparked debate.

The popular vacation destination of Riva del Garda has imposed a ban on soccer and other ball games in particularly crowded beach areas during the summer season, according to the Hamburger Abendblatt reports.

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No ball games allowed! This now applies at Lake Garda