Top Things to do in Lake Maggiore
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Top 10 Things to do Good for Big Groups 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. 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. I Sentieri dei Lupi del Cornaggia - MTB
3. Isola Bella
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4.5 based on 1,703 reviews
One of three magical islands on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella charms visitors with its magnificent Baroque palace and terraced gardens that slope to the lake.
Reviewed By 327inezg - Fredericton, Canada
Iola Bella is the largest of the Islands in Lake Maggiore, privately owned by the Borromeo Family, on which they have a beautiful family home filled with many family treasures and equally beautiful gardens both of which were open and well worth a visit.
4. Oratorio di San Remigio
5. Botanical Gardens Of Villa Taranto
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4.5 based on 2,251 reviews
Botanic garden on Lake Maggiore. The 16 hectares park houses 20.000 plants of particular botanic value and more than 80.000 blooming bulbous specimens, while over 15.000 border plants cover the numerous flowerbeds.
Reviewed By neilevans823 - County Durham, United Kingdom
Beautiful gardens with a magnificent range of flowers and trees set in a stunning backdrop of snow covered mountains whilst bathing in glorious sunshine. Three hours of peace and beauty.
6. Riserva Naturale Speciale del Sacro Monte della SS. Trinita
7. Rocca Borromea di Arona
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4.5 based on 634 reviews
Reviewed By paolovbossi - The Hague, The Netherlands
It is a unmissable spot when you visit Arona. It is one of my favourite place and the location is amazing. During the years the ruins of the castle have been restored and now they are the perfect background to this park. The view is simply amazing....no doubts that it is the best view of the Lake Maggiore
8. Alpyland Mottarone
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4.5 based on 896 reviews
Alpyland is located at the peak of Mottarone and consists of a 1.200 meters long rail track, which boasts a 360 ° view of Alps, the surrounding lands and seven lakes. Similar to a roller coaster, the run develops with curves, bumps, changes of slope and a height difference of 100 meters. The two-seat bobsleighs are equipped with a manual braking system which the passenger can use to adjust the speed to his liking and a selective braking system that slows down all bobs at the end of the descent. Open both in summer and winter, Alpyland is fun for everyone, at any age!
Reviewed By lisahT2125RN - Swansea County, United Kingdom
We were a group of 8, aged 9 to 50 and we all loved it. The views are breathtaking, we all had the urge to belt out a bit of julie Andrew's the hills are alive;) The alpine slide is brilliant fun, definitely have at least 2 Go's each.We used a groupon 40% off voucher so great value for money, and a fantastic day out. Recommend a 100% for a afternoon out.
9. Santuario della SS. Pieta
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4.5 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By olie293 - Buderim, Australia
This sanctuary has an interesting history and you should read it from the brochure (cost .5 euros) you can purchase at the church/sanctuary. The interior is very ornate but beautiful and is well worth the visit.
10. 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.
