Lago Maggiore & The Borromeo Islands
The Art-Déco towns and Grand Villas of Lago Maggiore intrigue sophisticated visitors.
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The islands are so lovely that French philosopher Montesquieu described them as "the most beautiful place in the world, a place made by fairies."
The majestic Lago Maggiore, located at the foothills of Italy's western Alps, is unquestionably the most international of Italian lakes. Its western waters are in Piedmont, its eastern waters are in Lombardy, and its northern shores extend beyond Italy and into Ticino Canton in Switzerland.
Lago Maggiore, with its Grand Villas and Art Déco towns, is often overshadowed in favor of the glam of Lago di Como or the playground of Lago di Garda.
The majority of the towns on Lago Maggiore are served by trains from and to Milan. Stresa, Verbania, Laveno, and Arona can all be reached by train from Milan's Central Station in 1.5 to 2 hours.
The Borromean Islands
Three idyllic islands off the coast of Stresa make up the "Eden of Italy": Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, and Isola Madre. The gulf, once home to the aristocratic Borromeo family, is a veritable wonderland of colorful houses, old-school restaurants, and breathtaking lake views.
The islands are so lovely that French philosopher Montesquieu described them as "the most beautiful place in the world, a place made by fairies."
The three islands are accessible via boat tours. If you wish to stay overnight, Isola dei Pescatori has a hotel and several small restaurants tucked away in its winding streets.
A perfect romantic hideaway, there is no taxi or boat service after 7 p.m.!
Lago Maggiore is one of our favorite destinations, when planning a custom made tour. As our customer said it is “a slice of hevean”.
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