Limone is known as the home of centegenarians. There are a lot of old people per head of population. In the 70's it was discovered that these people possess a mutant form of apolipoprotein in their blood. This induces a healthy form of high-density cholesterol, which results in a lowered risk of cardiovascular diseases and hence reduces the chances of dying young!

As you can imagine Limone (the meaning of the city's name in Italian) is well known for its lemons. The name of the town however is probably derived from the ancient lemons (elm) or limes (Latin for boundary and associated with the communes of Brescia and the Bishopric of Trento).
Between 1863 and 1905 the name was Limone San Giovanni. Limone was quiet isolated the until the early 1940s as the city was accessible only by boat on the lake or through the mountains. The road to Riva del Garda started to be built in 1932 and opened up access. Today Limone is one of the best know and most visited tourist resorts in the area.

At 1,444 meters above sea level, Limone is located on the Northernmost tip of the Lake (Brescia side). Many people consider Limone to be a truly romantic and atmospheric place; There are small winding streets, walled lemon groves, ancient fishermen's homes and the inevitable olive groves running up the hillside. Olive oil is famous and can be purchased locally at the cooperative shop.

There are over fifty hotels, many self catering apartments and three camping sites. With only 1000 residents the tourist industry creates a vibrant summer sensation.

Like many small Italian lakeside villages Limone has its own renowned collection of churches:

Limone sul Garda : The San Pietro Church which is one of the oldest churches dating back to the 12th century and housing many important frescoes.

Limone sul Garda : The San Rocco Church, recently restored and from the 16th century

Limone sul Garda : The Parish Church, built in the 16th century on the foundations of an 11th century church. This has a rich history.