Stresa and the Lake
Known as the pearl of Lake Maggiore, Stresa is a town known throughout the world for the beauty of the landscape that illuminates it. The Borromean gulf, with the three atolls, magnificently built and lived in over the centuries, represents one of the wonders worth discovering in life.
A jewel of nature, art, and history, losing your way in beautiful villages, islands, and castles.
Lake Maggiore is one of the most beautiful Italian lakes and has enchanted the great Italian and foreign artists who have stayed here. It is believed to be the largest of the pre-Alpine lakes, hence the name "Maggiore", it is of glacial origin and its banks are in Lombardy, Piedmont, and Switzerland. Surrounded by mountains and hills that shelter it from the cold northern winds, the lake has the Ticino River among its tributaries, a historic water route connecting the Po Valley to Central Europe.
Visit the Borromean Islands
The 11 islands, of which 8 are in Piedmont and 1 in Lombardy, are among the many beauties of this lake. The fascinating archipelago of the Borromean Islands including Isola Madre, Isola Bella, and Isola dei Pescatori is set between Stresa and Verbania.
The Lake
Lake Maggiore, the second largest basin in Italy, offers an infinite choice of places and experiences: from the villages that decorate its banks, to the gardens that color it, to the castles that tell its story, to the people who still maintain it.
The hinterland, made up of gentle slopes and steep peaks, lets itself be discovered slowly but with the same enthusiasm with which one reads an adventure book. History, culture, and tradition allow themselves to be discovered through the diversity of nature in which they are immersed. There are many sports activities and attractions available that will allow you to get in touch with the landscape and nature.