Lake Maggiore (Italy)

Lake Maggiore or Verbano as it is called locally contains three islands called The Isola Borromeos. We stayed in Stresa, which is a very elegant resort on the western side of the lake where you get a wonderful view of the three islands, and in particular Isola Bella. When we first visited the lake a few years ago we stayed at The Astoria Hotel and had a room at the front with a balcony overlooking this island. It was wonderful to wake up in the morning ...
...blue of the lake. The lake is 65km long and 372metres at the deepest point. It stretches from Locarno in Switzerland to Arona Italy. This time (Sept 03) we stayed at the Regina Palace which has wonderful food and service to match but it is more expensive and we could only get a room at the back overlooking the hills. The hotel decor is opulent and consists of ormolu furniture with red upholstery and gilt frames; the bedrooms are decorated in similar ...

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...from Malpensa International airport. Tis lake lays on area of glacial era origin. The north tip of the lake is belong to Switzerland while the west shore is in Piedmont region and the est in Lombardy region. All around the lake you will find a lot of old villas with gardens and parks. Our tour starts in Arona (on the west shore of the lake). ARONA Is a nice small city famous for a tall and big bronze statue of San Carlo Borromeo (the locals ...
...style villas laying on the lake shore. Lesa was famous since the XVIII century as holiday place for the rich families of Lombardy. STRESA Is the most famous city of Lago Maggiore. A lot of worldwide tourists come here all year around. The "Ile des Borromees" hotel is a masterpiece of Liberty style construction and it lays along the lake shore. Every year in September, Stresa hosts "le Settimane Musicali Internationali (International weeks of ...

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...on the East side of Lake Maggiore, is one of these. Lake Maggiore's West Side is the visited shore that features in almost every glossy holiday brochure, often described as 'a perfect holday spot'. And, indeed, it is beautiful - stunningly provovative, with the perfect blend on exciting city life in a place where you are at all times touched by the wonder of nature. Surrounded by rolling green hills, with the hustle and bustle of a modern town by ...
...the hotels twinkle in a kaleidoscope of colour. But, to truely appreciate nature, surely you need to go a little further away from the towns, say to a conveniently located village on the opposite shore? Ranco is the place. Situated charmingly on the edge of the lake, it is a picturesque view of quaint Italien life. From Ranco, you can still see the rolling hills and the slate lake, but unhindered by busy city life and gaudy tourist-attractions. By ...

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My husband and I visited Lake Maggiore for our honeymoon a few years ago. I have to say for a romantic holiday nothing can beat it. Italy has fantastic culture, food, and people. There is plenty to see and do across the lake as well as taking in Milan (for a bit of luxury shopping) or Lake Como also as day trips. The weather in the summer - July / August - is just about perfect, a little breeze off the lake but plenty of sunshine (not too hot) to ...
...a view over the lake then this is what I would recommend the sun rise and sun sets over the lake are absolutely amazing and if you are looking for a romantic holiday which is only a couple of hours on the plane - THIS IS THE PLACE X ps dont forget your camera!!! ...

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Lake Maggiore is in the North of Italy, and it is a popular destination with Germans, but also locals. You can swim and bathe is some of the beaches on the lake, but not al of them, you should check out on the local newspapers. The west shore, in Piemonte, is richer and with better hotels than the other side of the lake. I like very much the mountains just over the lake, especially in the East side, in Lombardia. In Luino, on the east side, there ...

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