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Lake Maggiore
Holiday in Lake Maggiore for pure romance, its shoreline dotted with timeless resorts and ringed by the foothills of the Alps. The golden age of travel is evoked in its 19th-century lakeside towns, where wide waterfront promenades are filled with sophisticated cafe terraces. Gelato in hand, stroll past the palatial hotels that command impressive views of the lake. After wandering on your getaway through the cobbled squares and lanes of lakeside villages, pull up a sun lounger at one of Lake Maggiore’s many beaches.
Stretching for 40 miles, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s longest lake and has been a favourite with holiday makers since the days of the Grand Tour. Soak up the old-world charm of Stresa, the main resort and a handy place to catch the ferries that shuttle up, down and across the lake.
Explore the sprawling botanical gardens of Villa Taranto in nearby Verbania, which were created by a Scotsman. Cross Lake Maggiore to Laveno, where you can take an old-fashioned bucket cable car to Monte Sasso del Ferro and marvel at the panoramic views.
During your holiday, a visit to the Borromean islands is a must. Take a ferry from Stresa to these jewel-like islands, two of which have lavish villas set in equally elaborate gardens. On Lake Maggiore’s eastern shores, you can’t miss the impressive sight of Rocca di Angera, an imposing Medieval fortress that looms over the village of Angera. Climb its tower for fantastic lake views.
If you like to have more adventure on your holiday, hike Lake Maggiore’s national park trails or make use of the cycle paths around the lake. For windsurfing and kitesurfing, head to Cannobio near the Swiss border.
An efficient train network connects Lake Maggiore’s main towns with Milan, the nearest major city. For an unforgettable journey, hop on the Lake Maggiore Express, where you can take the ferry up into Switzerland and return on a narrow-gauge railway through spectacular countryside.
Combine a leisurely holiday on Lake Maggiore with a visit to its smaller, more intimate neighbour Lake Orta or Medieval village Orta San Giulio, which is one of the prettiest in the region.
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Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees
Corso Umberto I, 67, StresaThis family-friendly Stresa hotel is located on a lake, within a 15-minute walk of Villa La Palazzola and Borromeo Plaza. Villa Ducale and Stresa Ferry Terminal are also within 10 minutes.
Regina Palace Hotel
Corso Umberto I, 29, StresaSituated on a lake, this spa hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Villa Ducale and Borromeo Plaza. Stresa Ferry Terminal and Congressi Palace are also within 10 minutes.
Lido Palace
Strada Statale del Sempione, 30, BavenoSituated on a lake, this hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Villa Henfrey-Branca and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Borromeo Plaza. Church of San Vittore and Baveno Ferry Terminal are also within 15 minutes.
Seven Boutique Hotel
Piazza G. Motta 21 & 25, AsconaLocated in the heart of Ascona, this hotel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Piazza Grande, Casino Locarno and Madonna del Sasso. Verzasca Dam and Casa Ghisler are also within 12 miles (20 km).
Hotel La Palma
Corso Umberto I, 33, StresaSituated in Stresa, this spa hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Villa Ducale and Borromeo Plaza. Stresa Ferry Terminal and Congressi Palace are also within 10 minutes.
Villa e Palazzo Aminta Hotel Beauty and SPA
Via Sempione Nord 123, StresaLocated in Stresa, this beachfront hotel is next to a golf course and within a 15-minute walk of Church of San Vittore and Borromeo Plaza. Carciano Ferry Terminal and Borromeo Palace and Garden are also within 15 minutes.
Hotel Belvedere Locarno
Via ai Monti della Trinita 44, LocarnoThis family-friendly Locarno hotel is located in the historical district, within a 10-minute walk of Piazza Grande and Casino Locarno. Madonna del Sasso is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) away.
ibis Locarno
Via Giuseppe Cattori 6, LocarnoSituated in Locarno, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Casino Locarno and Piazza Grande. Madonna del Sasso is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) away.
Top Flight + Hotel Deals
Novotel Brescia 2
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£185
per person
Hotel Continental Brescia
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£195
per person
Hotel della Volta
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£135
per person
AC Hotel Brescia by Marriott
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£181
per person
Park Hotel Ca Noa
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£183
per person
Hotel Sogno
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£183
per person
Hotel Fiera di Brescia
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£206
per person
Hotel Igea
4.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£169
per person
Antica Fonte
3.0 out of 5.0Thu, 21 Jun - Tue, 26 Jun
Stansted - Orio Al Serio
£245
per person
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