{"id":32303,"date":"2021-10-10T19:53:41","date_gmt":"2021-10-10T17:53:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bellitalie.org\/?post_type=destination&p=32303"},"modified":"2026-09-30T22:10:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T20:10:38","slug":"lake-maggiore","status":"publish","type":"destination","link":"https:\/\/www.bellitalie.org\/en\/destination\/lombardy\/lake-maggiore\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Maggiore"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\"Lake<\/a>Lake Maggiore<\/strong> is one of the most beautiful destinations in northern Italy, whose western shore lies in Piedmont, the eastern shore in Lombardy, and the north is in the Ticino region of Switzerland for 20% of its surface.
With 65 kilometres of shores and 212 km\u00b2 of surface area it is the second largest lake in Italy after Lake Garda.
Located at 193 metres of altitude, towards the north it sinks between increasingly high mountains.<\/p>\n

The landscapes are pleasant, with shores planted with fig trees or olive trees, a mild climate in summer, and its many luxurious villas equipped with beautiful gardens.
Off the seaside town of Stresa, the superb Borromean Islands<\/strong> is the most fascinating place on the lake. They took their name from the powerful family that reigned over the region. They are reached by boat, with an idyllic journey on the lake. Once there, one discovers the superb gardens, in a setting surrounded by the waters that offers unique perspectives. In particular, on Isola Bella<\/strong> was built the sumptuous Borromeo Palace<\/strong> in the 17th century accompanied by a richly laid out and decorated park.
Among the small towns on the shore, Stresa<\/strong> is a charming resort that has structured itself for welcoming high-end tourism from all countries.<\/p>\n

In summary, the western shore of Lake Maggiore is the densest in attractions, monumental gardens or villas. Beaches there are rare and often private, sometimes owned by the hotels. Towards the north and Cannobio, the crowds are smaller, with less bustle and traffic, as well as more beaches to relax on.
Regular boat services allow not only to reach the islands, but also to cross from one shore to the other with your vehicle to avoid going around, and to discover for example on the eastern shore the Rocca d’Angera<\/strong> or the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso<\/strong>. This shore, less rich in architectural heritage, however has more beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Rocca d’Angera<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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View of the Rocca d’Angera from Arona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Arona<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sacred Mount of Ghiffa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hermitage of Santa Caterina<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Stresa and the Borromean Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Borromean Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n

Below is an overview of the places one encounters around the lake, find the full article on the page <\/i> What to see around Lake Maggiore<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Western shore, Stresa and the Borromean Islands<\/h2>\n