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Verona's municipal pools are excellent, with two olympic-sized pools and two junior pools. The complex at Caldiero is similarly well-equipped, with the added bonus of two medieval pools, still in operation, as well as supposedly healing spa waters. Lake Garda also has plenty of good swimming opportunities, such as at Baia delle Sirene . The waters of the lake are not always as harmless as they seem, however, and there was a spate of drownings in 2003. Torbole is one of the best places on Lake Garda for sailing, both for winds and facilities, though Malcesine also has sailing schools, as does Riva. Circolo Vela Torbole, via Lungolago Verona 6, Torbole, T 0464 506240, F 0464 505350, http://www.circolovelatorbole.com Torbole, on the eastern side of Lake Garda, is almost entirely given over to windsurfing, and important international competitions are held here. It's also a good place to learn, with good winds and enough other people tottering around in the water to stop you feeling foolish. Surf Segnana Windsurf, via Foci del Sarca, Torbole, T 0464 505963, F 0464 505498, http://www.surfsegnana.it Canoa Club Verona, via Filippini, T 349 6683448, http://www.canoaclubverona.it E180 for 5 lessons. Verona's canoeing club offers lessons on the Adige, but isn't very accommodating for visitors.
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