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Stresa is a town and comune of about 5,000 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Milan. Since the early 20th century, the main source of income has been tourism. It is situated on road and rail routes to the Simplon Pass.
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1. Micaela - Private Tour Guide Lake Maggiore Orta Guided Tours
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5.0 based on 143 reviews
Dear travellers, I'm Micaela Lucini, a true local and experienced private guide in Stresa and I am back! Italy, just like many other countries, has gone through very tough times, but I am glad to inform you that Stresa, lake Maggiore, lake Orta as well as the rest of Italy are now back to normal! All tourist attractions on lake Maggiore, including the Borromean islands, reopened to the public last May. Most of the hotels, bars and restaurants are open and foreigner travellers from EU are able to enter Italy for holiday! From July it will also be possible to enter Italy for vacation from many more countries around the world. So, please, feel free to get in touch in me if you are planning or just dreaming of your next holiday around lake Maggiore and wish to know more about my private tours and also if you have questions about safety or any other question about staying in Stresa or in the Italian lake district! I will be happy to answer your doubts. Stay safe! Ciao, Micaela
2. Consorzio Motoscafisti Isole Borromee
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4.5 based on 557 reviews
Public Navigation Service from Stresa to Borromeean Islands and Lake Maggiore. Our itineraries include all the location that look out on Lake Maggiore for example Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, Verbania Intra and Pallanza.Servizio di Navigazione Pubblica da Stresa per le Isole Borromee e tutto il Lago Maggiore. I nostri itinerari comprendono tutte le località che si affacciano sul Lago Maggiore tra cui l'Eremo di Santa Caterina del Sasso, Verbania Intra e Pallanza.
3. Palazzo Borromeo
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4.5 based on 2,890 reviews
In 1670 Count Vitaliano Borromeo decided to turn a rock awash in the middle of the lake into a “place of delights”. It took four centuries to complete this magnificent work that includes Palazzo Borromeo and its scenic gardens. The tour of the house is fascinating: the Throne and Queens rooms, the Napoleon's Room, the Gallery of General Berthier displaying a collection of 130 paintings. On a lower floor, six grottoes covered with pebbles, tufa rock, stucco and marble were designed to afford cool relief from summer heat. World famous, its baroque garden, with the Teatro Massimo at the centre, consists of ten terraces in the shape of a truncated pyramid. Visitors marvel at the sight of the monumental unicorn, the obelisks, the statues, the two towers and other architectural elements, as well as the mighty trees, like the camphor and citrus trees, and the collections of roses, rhododendrons and camellias.
Reviewed By BestPlaces2015 - Madrid, Spain
We went at the end of august in the late afternoon. The boat trip is less than 10 minutes and already from the water, you can enjoy the beauty of the Isola Bella ( The Beautiful Island). The entry is €17 per person and you have to go through the Palazzo first before getting into the Garden. Isola Bella’s palazzo is like a baroque chest of wonders floating on the water. You will walk through beautifully furnished halls that afford incredible views of the lake and witness many renowned artists’ exclusive paintings, precious furniture, marbles, neo-classical stuccos, shining armors and Flemish tapestries made of silk and gold. The Italian garden with a baroque taste spreads on parterres and terraces placed at different heights and sprinkled with statues, obelisks, ageless stone stairs and balustrades. This results in an impressive view, displaying the power and magnificence of the noble house. Take your time and enjoy being sound rounded by the incredible beauty of Isola bella
4. Cableway Stresa Mottarone
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4.0 based on 1,326 reviews
Reviewed By G7957KZryans - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Stresa is by far the best town to visit if you want to see the glory of lake maggiore, especially if you are visiting from milan, take the train to stresa or drive and the views of lake maggiore are spectacular. But the best way to see lake maggiore is by the cable. The cable takes 20 minutes to get to the top. With a half way stop in alpino to change cars, or you can visit the alpino botanic gardens. Then to the very top take the chairlift that is not as scary as it looks. The views from the top of Mottarone are spectacular. You can see the alps, 5 other lakes and the many towns of lake maggiore and the borromeo islands. The views are very epic from the cable car itself. It can get scary in some parts especially when going up, but the view is very worth it. The cable car is also very reliable has it was the first electric one in Italy.
5. Navigazione Sulle Isole Borromee del Lago Maggiore
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4.0 based on 791 reviews
The public boat service of Lake Maggiore Islands offers an exclusive service of boat trip for the Borromean Islands and all the places of interest that lean out on the banks of the Lake Maggiore, been born for satisfying the demands of whom loves to travel in liberty, it makes various boats to be able to satisfy the demands of the single one as those of groups, parties or schools available. We rent motorboats, watertaxi to visit the fascinating Lake Maggiore: with ours modern and comforting tourist shuttle and motorboat you can see the most suggestive and characteristic places among which the Borromeam islands , the Castles of Cannero, Stresa, Villa Taranto, Verbania, the hermitage of Saint Caterina , Laveno, Luino and near Switzerland. The organization Lake Maggiore Islands is able to manage groups of great dimensions. The principal advantages that they derive I am the absence of ties of schedule and boring tails of it, could enjoy some beauties of the Lake Maggior
6. C.M.A. Stresatours - Navigazione per le Isole Borromee
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4.0 based on 109 reviews
United by a deep passion for Lake Maggiore and for their work, C.M.A. Stresatours boasts thirty years of experience in sailing on the waters of the lake and are characterized by the availability and attention dedicated to customers.
7. Sky Bar presso Hotel La Palma
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4.0 based on 600 reviews
The terrace on the 7th floor of Hotel La Palma houses Sky Bar, a unique location in the area, listed among the best rooftop bars in the world (Vogue and Rooftop Guide). Here the lift opens the doors to a priceless view of Lake Maggiore and introduces you to a special place, where you can spend a few hours chatting, listening to good music and enjoying signature cocktails. You will find a charming Sky Pool, comfortable sofas, design lamps and a large gazebo to enjoy a drink in the open air. Sky Bar is also open to non-residents of the Hotel, seasonally (May-October) every day from 12:30 to 00:30. Access may be denied in case of large attendance or private events and in case of bad weather. Table reservations can be made for a minimum of 6 people. Table bookings are allowed by a minimum of 6 persons.
Reviewed By JefferyJ - Granger, United States
This is simply a great bar. Someone said it is among the top 10 rated rooftop bars. I believe it. The atmosphere, view, service and drinks are all top rate. it is not cheap, but then again you get what you pay for. This is the only place I went in Italy that understood how to serve a double Tanqueray on the rocks. But the craft cocktails that others ordered were prepared very well. If ever in Stresa you must come here for at least one drink.
