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- Stresa is the main lakeside town of the Lake Maggiore. Stresa is
80 km northwest of Milan on the lake’s western shore. It’s
commonly touted as a base for visiting the Borromean Islands. You
can also ride the Funivia Stresa-Mottarone to the top of Monte Mottarone.
The mountain offers good biking trails and walking opportunities.
Most winters, skiers and boarders can cruise down the gentle slopes
of Mottarone. The Borromean Islands can be reached from various points around the lake but Stresa and Baveno are the best departure points. The four islands – Bella, Madre, Pescatori (or Superiore) and San Giovanni – form the lake’s most beautiful corner. Palazzo Borromeo is the main draw card of Bella. Madre provides fertile ground for Italy’s tallest palm trees. Verbania is the biggest town on the lake; split into three districts, it is Verbania Intra – the Swiss end with an attractive old town and car ferry port to cross the lake – and Verbania Pallanza – that are the most interest. Cannobio is a tiny town with spotless cobblestone streets. Lago d’Orta is actually in the Piedmont region and is separated from its more celebrated eastern neighbour, Lago Maggiore, by Monte Mottarone. The main town on the lake is Orta San Giulio an idyllic spot. From the main waterfront square, regular launches make the short trip to the Isola San Giulio. |
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| Hotel Villa Aminta - Hotel Stresa | Stresa |
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| Hotel Santa Caterina - Hotel Orta San Giulio | Orta San Giulio - Orta lake |
| Hotel Le Palme - Hotel Arona | Dormelletto/Arona |
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