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South of the western shore, facing the Borromean Islands, Stresa<\/strong> is an elegant town with its villas, luxury hotels, parks and gardens. It is the main seaside resort, frequented by wealthy tourists, with restaurants and chic boutiques.
Its shoreline is enhanced by beautiful “romantic” promenades with views of the islands, but the municipality also extends up the slopes overlooking the lake, accessible by rather steep winding roads.
Trails also allow you to walk along the shore overlooking the lake, such as the Chestnut Trail linking Stresa to Belgirate.
In Stresa, many events are held such as the Settimane Musicali di Stresa e del Lago Maggiore Festival in summer, the National Choral Singing Competition, the Midsummer Jazz Concerts, etc.<\/p>\n

Besides the Borromean Islands, in Stresa you can also see the Villa Ducale<\/strong>, built in 1770 at the wish of the Bolongaro family, or the Pietro Canonica Museum Room<\/strong>. You can also take a boat to the other shore to reach, for example, the Rocca d’Angera.<\/p>\n\n\n

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What to do in Stresa and its surroundings<\/h2>\n