Top Things to do in Lake Maggiore
10 Nature & Parks in Lake Maggiore That You Shouldn't Miss
On the south side of the Alps, Lake Maggiore is the second largest lake in Italy. Since the climate is mild year-round, the area is filled with Mediterranean vegetation and exotic plants. Lake Maggiore was featured in Ernest Hemingway's infamous novel, A Farewell to Arms, when the protagonist and his lover must row across the lake in order to escape the Italian Carabinieri (think police in military uniforms). Here's hoping you won't have any run-ins of that nature.
Restaurants in Lake Maggiore
1. Riserva Naturale Speciale di Fondotoce
2. Monte Giove
3. I Sentieri dei Lupi del Cornaggia - MTB
4. Percorso Verbania-S. Bernardino-Mergozzo
5. Mottarone
6. Isola Bella
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4.5 based on 1,703 reviews
One of three magical islands on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella charms visitors with its magnificent Baroque palace and terraced gardens that slope to the lake.
Reviewed By 327inezg - Fredericton, Canada
Iola Bella is the largest of the Islands in Lake Maggiore, privately owned by the Borromeo Family, on which they have a beautiful family home filled with many family treasures and equally beautiful gardens both of which were open and well worth a visit.
7. Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
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4.5 based on 2,251 reviews
Botanic garden on Lake Maggiore. The 16 hectares park houses 20.000 plants of particular botanic value and more than 80.000 blooming bulbous specimens, while over 15.000 border plants cover the numerous flowerbeds.
Reviewed By neilevans823 - County Durham, United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens with a magnificent range of flowers and trees set in a stunning backdrop of snow covered mountains whilst bathing in glorious sunshine. Three hours of peace and beauty.
8. Riserva Naturale Speciale del Sacro Monte della SS. Trinita
9. Sapori d'Italia, Lago Maggiore
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4.5 based on 6 reviews
Snowy peaks, flowers growing in the fields and meadows, XIX century villas with Italian gardens, natural parks, ancient villages and sumptuous palaces will be the setting of your holiday by Lake Maggiore and the valleys in the area around it. Sapori d’Italia, a travel agency with headquarters in Stresa, has plenty of tours to offer, as well as a number of different holiday packages which will allow you to appreciate some of the most unusual features of this area. High quality service will be provided during each tour (good hotels, transfers, guided tours, boat trips on the lake and meals in restaurants offering local food). Every package will allow you to discover the true nature of these lands by learning about the environment, local culture, food, wine and entertainment activities.
10. Lago Maggiore
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4.5 based on 1,075 reviews
The perfect region for your holidays between mountain and lake. Trips, congresses, families, small and big events, culture, outdoor excursions, fun and relaxation in Lago Maggiore, Orta Lake and surroundings.
Reviewed By annbS7783DL - Wakefield, United Kingdom
I would recommend a few weeks together including a visit to austria,switzerland and italy. I stayed in Wilderswil, at theAlpenrose, and ate in the hotel, but in a real swiss chalet to sleep. This way it was more of a real experience. Wilderswil has breathtaking views, and is central for walks and travelling.
