The ferry services on the lake are frequent and good value. This trip stops at Cannero on the way. We spent about four hours here exploring the streets of the old town and having lunch then a walk along the foreshore with a good play...More

If you are interested in history, culture and magnificent scenery this is the right place to be. Stresa with its liberty style hotels, the Isolabella with its baroque Palace, the picturesque fishermen island... Everything is perfect for a great holiday.

Just visited Lake Maggiore in the North of Italy and stayed at Villa Paradiso at Meina. What a gorgeous spot! Lovely room overlooking the lake. Clean and comfortable. Service was terrific and staff were really nice. Lots to do in the area.

We thorough enjoyed our two-night two-day visit to Lake Maggiore area of Italy in late spring. We stayed at a hotel on Corso Umberto overlooking the lake. Most of the hotels (if not all) are covered in blooming flowers (geraniums on terraces, jasmine on walls,...More

Lago Maggiore in Northern Italy is the second largest lake in Italy. The shore has Italy to the south and Switzerland to the north. The town of Luino is on the Italian shore with beautiful views over the lake, a ferry, nice bars and restaurants.

We stayed in Strasa, Italy at the La Palma Hotel looking out at Lake Maggiore everyday. What a sight. We visited Borromean islands Isola Bella and Isola Madre and Pescatori (the fishermans island). Relaxing and beautiful.

We visited the lake and the three islands. It was a fantastic day to see the palaces and roam around the lovely gardens. We had a lovely lunch on the Fishermans island where you can get all types of food from a 4€ piece of...More