Top Things to do in Lake Maggiore
The 5 Best Scenic Walking Areas in Lake Maggiore, Piedmont
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. Fortificazioni del Monte Morissolo
2. Lungolago Arona
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 267 reviews
Reviewed By nnmercman - Camberley, United Kingdom
There are car parking places along the promenade and in streets within the town or you can arrive via ferry to spend time walking along the lake front. With views across the lake towards Angera and convenient cafes, bars and restaurants the town is well worth a visit - the medieval pedestrianised shopping zone is also good to spend time seeing what's on offer in the boutique type shops. Everywhere here feels relaxed and cosmopolitan so would make an ideal hotel base.
3. Lungolago Stresa
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 146 reviews
Reviewed By BernardBertram - London, United Kingdom
We walked from Baveno to Stressa & it was stunning. Beautiful manicured gardens all along the lakeside & nice little places to have a coffee or a drink or two. Magnificent views of the Lake & the beautiful old Hotels that line it.
4. Vetta di Mottarone
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 166 reviews
Reviewed By AP4948 - Maidstone, United Kingdom
We visited the summit at Mottarone en route from Stresa to Orta . The views during the drive up were fabulous but these were surpassed easily by those from the top. 360 degree views of all the lakes and other mountains .There were also a decent selection of cafes and restaurants available Well worth a visit even outside the winter ski season . If your brave enough there’s also the Alpyland Toboggan ride - a rollercoaster hanging off the side of the mountain !
