Lake Orta
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2,505 reviews
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Jeanne G
8 contributions
Mar 2022 • Couples
Lake Orta enchanted me by its otherworldly simplicity, isolation, winding path and that deep misty shade of blue that washed over the whole scene. It is less touristy than Como and has the added attraction of the island with a castle and monastery in the middle of the lake. Adjacent Orta San Giulio isalso a joy to explore as it has a timeless medieval ambience with narrow streets, arches, ancient structures and cobbles.
Written 19 November 2022
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schmidtmg
Switzerland995 contributions
Oct 2022
one of our favourite spots - coming back every two years to take in the scenery and visit the local eateries and restaurants. We prefer to visit in off season when the place is quiet and the hordes of tour group tourists have left....
Written 30 October 2022
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Lihat
Amsterdam50 contributions
Aug 2022
This area is very beautiful. The views are straight from a picture book ! The town is like a historic museum, but alive and bustling.
Written 21 September 2022
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iftach shichrur
Tel Aviv, Israel2 contributions
Jun 2022 • Couples
lovely lake.clean.quite.charming,we enjoyed our staying in b&b tempi lontani.this place is a legend!feel like home.experiance far way from imagination'wards can't describe.perrsonal treatment & very nice family makes you feel in awarm castle.high reccomended.
Written 25 June 2022
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Clive
6 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Booked a coach trip from Stressa to Lake Orta (via Arona) 41 Euros each. Well worth it! Guide Mateo was excellent. You must go over to the island whilst in Orta (boat 4.50euro return). Free entry on island. Avoid weekends as it will be absolutely full of locals (and I don't blame them).
A gem of a place. But visit soon as it is becoming more popular and busier.
A gem of a place. But visit soon as it is becoming more popular and busier.
Written 31 May 2022
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marriott946
London, UK492 contributions
Apr 2022 • Friends
Lovely lake, quite large, cleanest apparently in Italy.
Hire a boat, visit the Little Island.
Towns dotted around.
Sail, row, canoe, swim, endless opportunities.
Hire a boat, visit the Little Island.
Towns dotted around.
Sail, row, canoe, swim, endless opportunities.
Written 27 April 2022
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Cambridge Guru
Cambridge, UK883 contributions
Aug 2020
This town and its lakeside setting is charm personified. The island nestling in the centre of the lake was just picture perfect.
We did struggle to find parking when we first arrived around 1pm.
But once we were sorted, (we used the multi storey on the edge of he town) , we loved the small town, despite the huge numbers of tourists (are they all there for the dozens of art shops?). There are lots of old buildings and quaint alleys.
A drink in the small square by the boats was a must.
We then had a good walk south of the town along the side of the lake which was quiet and just gorgeous - a great way of escaping the crowds.
We did struggle to find parking when we first arrived around 1pm.
But once we were sorted, (we used the multi storey on the edge of he town) , we loved the small town, despite the huge numbers of tourists (are they all there for the dozens of art shops?). There are lots of old buildings and quaint alleys.
A drink in the small square by the boats was a must.
We then had a good walk south of the town along the side of the lake which was quiet and just gorgeous - a great way of escaping the crowds.
Written 2 September 2020
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Supersap
Brussels, Belgium189 contributions
Aug 2020 • Couples
Clean waters, nice places, mice small villages, not too crowded as other lakes.
Simple and healthy place.
Simple and healthy place.
Written 23 August 2020
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alison186394
Paris, France73 contributions
Jul 2019
we stayed after being in Verona on our way back to France and found it charming. there were a lot of mosquitos near the lake but the town is so pretty.
Written 31 January 2020
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MeganMunro
Toronto, Canada1,234 contributions
Sep 2019 • Couples
With Lake Como taking up much of people’s attention in the area, this smaller lake is charming to the max. I recommend going into Lago D’Orta town and having a wander through the cobblestone streets before having a gelato and watching the boats go by. Truly serene and much less busy than the other lakes in the area.
Written 19 January 2020
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puppypatrol
Atlanta, GA201 contributions
We recently moved to the Piemonte Region and are looking for a place to take out our paddle boards. Does anyone know if this is a good place to do Stand Up Paddle- boarding (SUP)? Is there public access to the lake? Thanks!
PizzaRossa92
Mondovi, Italy94 contributions
Cosa posso fare in caso di pioggia nei dintorni?
Beatrice73it
Verona, Italy197 contributions
ti consiglio di spostarti ad Omegna che è più grande e offre posti dove eventualmente ripararsi in caso di forte pioggia
PizzaRossa92
Mondovi, Italy94 contributions
Ciao! Consigli per una breve gita di un giorno? Oltre che vedere la splendida isola? Tenendo in considerazione che ho un bimbo di 3 anni.
francodinoi
Milan, Italy132 contributions
La gita sul Mottarone e` fantastica, per poi scendere verso Stresa e vedere le Isole Borromee Gita Fantastica.
Giuseppe L
1 contribution
salve volevo sapere se è meglio parcheggiare a orta oppure a pella che tempi di navigazione ci sono tra orta isola san giulio e pella grazie
Paola B
Novara, Italy28 contributions
personalmente parcheggio sempre a Orta (parcheggio a pagamento ,metto giornaliero)per le mie gite domenicali...mentre quando ho soggiornato presso hotel Olina parcheggio gratuito dell'hotel….Paola
Luisa
Rosazza, Italy
Mi piacerebbe mangiare in un ristorante vicino all'acqua dove mi Consigliate?
Grazie
piera168
Piedmont, Italy95 contributions
Luci sul Lago....appena prima di girare per Orta
Venus,, nella piazzetta ... praticamente piè dans l'eau, se chiedi i tavoli sotto il portico davanti, con vista sull'isola di S.Giulio
bellissimi al tramonto
Anche ristorante dell'hotel san rocco.
Ca dal Rat...anche lui con dehor sul lago
Ristorante dell'hotel Giardinetto a Pettenasco.
A Pella, di fronte ad Orta, ristorante Da Venanzio
Marlene M
Orta San Giulio, Italy48 contributions
Mi scusi, ma come si fa ad essere così superficiali nel recensire? Quella piccola isola ha ben 15 secoli di storia, una delle più belle e ricche basiliche romaniche del nord, una se non la più importante comunità religiosa femminile d'Italia, affreschi, architettura, storie degne di un romanzo..quelli che lei chiama i "muri"...sono antiche testimonianze (rare) del medioevo...un luogo che ha affascinato scrittori, registi e poeti di mezzo mondo..no dico, non si chiede di studiare, prima di visitare un luogo ma almeno di stare attenti a come si recensisce per evitare di fare la figura dell'ignorante
ela
53 contributions
La Sig.ra Marlene M . Non avrà fatto sicuramente la figura dell'ignorante ma della maleducata di sicuro.
Non siamo su questo sito a fare lezioni di storia o di arte ma si cerca di consigliare altre persone riguardo alle emozioni. ..alle sensazioni e ricordi piacevoli che un luogo può suscitare.
Per cui ritengo che la signora in questione forse non ha capito lo spurito di tripadvisor
LAKE ORTA (Orta San Giulio) - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Lake Orta
- We recommend booking Lake Orta tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 3 Lake Orta tours on Tripadvisor
- Hotels near Lake Orta:
- (0.02 km) COSY, CENTRAL APARTMENT LAKE VIEW
- (0.02 km) ROMANTIC, CENTRAL APARTMENT BELLAVISTA LAKE VIEW
- (0.02 km) Hotel Aracoeli
- (0.03 km) Charming 2½-room apartment in the heart of the magical old town of Orta San
- (0.03 km) magnifico appartamento con vista sull'isola di San Giulio
- Restaurants near Lake Orta:
- (0.01 km) Gelateria artigianale Eliot
- (0.02 km) Ristorante Venus
- (0.02 km) Pan & Vino
- (0.03 km) Enoteca Re Di Coppe
- (0.03 km) Ai Due Santi
- Attractions near Lake Orta:
- (0.01 km) Palazzotto della Comunita
- (0.01 km) Orta & Oltre Guided Tours
- (0.02 km) Consorzio Interlaghi Maggiore e Orta
- (0.02 km) San Giulio Island
- (0.15 km) Chiesa parrocchiale di Santa Maria Assunta