Renato's Tourist Info
Visite turistiche
Visit the enchanting Baroque Palace of Isola Bella and its amazing terraced
gardens! Until 1630 Isola Bella was a rock inhabited by fishermen, with two small
churches and a few vegetable gardens. The Borromeos, who had already been owners
of Isola Madre since 1501, from the first two decades of the 17th century with Giulio
Caesar III and Carlo III focused their interest on the island, launching the grandiose
project that was to lead to the creation of the palazzo and the garden.
In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing
palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what
Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”.
If you want to visit the 3 islands we suggest you to spend the entire day sightseeing, for Isola
Bella and Isola Pescatori half a day is enough.
How can you reach the Islands?
The nearest boat departure is in Imbarcadero of Stresa, where you will find the
public lines (Navigazione Lago Maggiore) and the private boats. Along the lakeside of Stresa you will find other private motorboat lines with prices
similar to the public lines (CMA boat company). If you want to visit both Isola Madre and Isola Bella there’s a combined ticket at a
special price, for information and tickets visit the official website: www.isoleborromee.it
For lunch or dinner on “Isola Pescatori” we suggest "La Pescheria" or Ristorante
"Italia", for lunch/dinner or aperitif on Isola Bella we recommend RistoLounge
Elvezia.
167 locals recommend
Isola Bella station
Visit the enchanting Baroque Palace of Isola Bella and its amazing terraced
gardens! Until 1630 Isola Bella was a rock inhabited by fishermen, with two small
churches and a few vegetable gardens. The Borromeos, who had already been owners
of Isola Madre since 1501, from the first two decades of the 17th century with Giulio
Caesar III and Carlo III focused their interest on the island, launching the grandiose
project that was to lead to the creation of the palazzo and the garden.
In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing
palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what
Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”.
If you want to visit the 3 islands we suggest you to spend the entire day sightseeing, for Isola
Bella and Isola Pescatori half a day is enough.
How can you reach the Islands?
The nearest boat departure is in Imbarcadero of Stresa, where you will find the
public lines (Navigazione Lago Maggiore) and the private boats. Along the lakeside of Stresa you will find other private motorboat lines with prices
similar to the public lines (CMA boat company). If you want to visit both Isola Madre and Isola Bella there’s a combined ticket at a
special price, for information and tickets visit the official website: www.isoleborromee.it
For lunch or dinner on “Isola Pescatori” we suggest "La Pescheria" or Ristorante
"Italia", for lunch/dinner or aperitif on Isola Bella we recommend RistoLounge
Elvezia.
Discover Lake Orta, the most romantic lake of Italy! Orta S. Giulio is one of the most beautiful villages of Italy with
its medieval palaces and its small streets.
With the boat you can reach San Giulio's Island, also known
as the Island of Silence for its particular atmosphere and the big
sanctuary.
Then you can also visit the Holy Mount of Orta, dedicated to
S. Francesco from Assisi, UNESCO World Heritage, from which
you will admire an incredible view over the lake.
209 locals recommend
Orta San Giulio
Discover Lake Orta, the most romantic lake of Italy! Orta S. Giulio is one of the most beautiful villages of Italy with
its medieval palaces and its small streets.
With the boat you can reach San Giulio's Island, also known
as the Island of Silence for its particular atmosphere and the big
sanctuary.
Then you can also visit the Holy Mount of Orta, dedicated to
S. Francesco from Assisi, UNESCO World Heritage, from which
you will admire an incredible view over the lake.
In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing
palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what
Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”.
71 locals recommend
Isola Madre
In Isola Madre you will find a special English botanical garden and an amazing
palace. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic impression have made it what
Gustave Flaubert called “the most voluptuous place I’ve seen in the world”.
From summer till autumn, the Dahlia Maze, charms and enchants its visitors with
the view of over 1700 plants in flower, subdivided in over 350 varieties. Among these, jut out the Decoratives with big flowers and particularly the
impressive Emery Paul; which its inflorescences exceed 25 centimeters of diameter;
the Pompons, among which its globe-shaped flower heads, similar to a bees’ nest,
do not even reach 5 mm of diameter.
How to reach the park?
The park is reachable by boat, starting from the Imbarcadero of Stresa, by Bus
(SAFDUEMILA Bus line, nearest bus station Stresa Church) or by car in just 20
minutes.
Link: www.villataranto.it navigazionelaghi.it
www.safduemila.com/lin ee/verbania-stresa-arona-milano/
284 locals recommend
Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
111 Via Vittorio Veneto From summer till autumn, the Dahlia Maze, charms and enchants its visitors with
the view of over 1700 plants in flower, subdivided in over 350 varieties. Among these, jut out the Decoratives with big flowers and particularly the
impressive Emery Paul; which its inflorescences exceed 25 centimeters of diameter;
the Pompons, among which its globe-shaped flower heads, similar to a bees’ nest,
do not even reach 5 mm of diameter.
How to reach the park?
The park is reachable by boat, starting from the Imbarcadero of Stresa, by Bus
(SAFDUEMILA Bus line, nearest bus station Stresa Church) or by car in just 20
minutes.
Link: www.villataranto.it navigazionelaghi.it
www.safduemila.com/lin ee/verbania-stresa-arona-milano/
The Parco Pallavicino is famous for the over 50 animal species living here. Many of the animals were already here when the management of the park was
taken over by the Borromeos in 2017, such as the zebras, kangaroos, coatis, sarus
cranes and flamingos.
How to reach the park?
You can walk to the park from the apartment and reach it in just 10 minutes or by
car (there’s a parking space at the entrance).
Pallavicino Park is property of the Borromeo Family (the one that also own the
Borromean Islands). So if you want to visit both the Island and Pallavicino Park
there’s a combined ticket with a special price.
Inside the park you will find some picnic areas and a small bar.
35 locals recommend
Villa Pallavicino
4 Piazza Marconi The Parco Pallavicino is famous for the over 50 animal species living here. Many of the animals were already here when the management of the park was
taken over by the Borromeos in 2017, such as the zebras, kangaroos, coatis, sarus
cranes and flamingos.
How to reach the park?
You can walk to the park from the apartment and reach it in just 10 minutes or by
car (there’s a parking space at the entrance).
Pallavicino Park is property of the Borromeo Family (the one that also own the
Borromean Islands). So if you want to visit both the Island and Pallavicino Park
there’s a combined ticket with a special price.
Inside the park you will find some picnic areas and a small bar.
Mottarone is the Mount of Stresa, with its 1491 meters of height divides lake Maggiore and lake Orta. From its peak you can admire an incredible panorama on 7 different lakes, on the Italian and Swiss Alps, on Monte Rosa chain until the Po Valley and Monviso Mount.
If like walking you can walk around Mottarone Mount, if are fit you can also walk up from Stresa in about 4 hours.
If you like cycling why don’t you reach the peak by bike? In the centre of Stresa there’s an E-bike rental and MTB rental that rents bike ideal for this excursion.
How to reach Mottarone Mount?
You can easily reach Mottarone from Stresa with the car within 40 minutes (20 KM) passing through the village of Alpino (for the last part of the road you have to pay).
Or you can pass through Armeno (free road) and in 1 hour you will reach the top.
After the visit of Mottarone you can then go down to lake Orta and visit Orta S. Giulio village.
Usefull links: ww.alpyland.com giardinobotanicoalpinia.altervista.org
stresabikerental.com
267 locals recommend
Mottarone
Mottarone is the Mount of Stresa, with its 1491 meters of height divides lake Maggiore and lake Orta. From its peak you can admire an incredible panorama on 7 different lakes, on the Italian and Swiss Alps, on Monte Rosa chain until the Po Valley and Monviso Mount.
If like walking you can walk around Mottarone Mount, if are fit you can also walk up from Stresa in about 4 hours.
If you like cycling why don’t you reach the peak by bike? In the centre of Stresa there’s an E-bike rental and MTB rental that rents bike ideal for this excursion.
How to reach Mottarone Mount?
You can easily reach Mottarone from Stresa with the car within 40 minutes (20 KM) passing through the village of Alpino (for the last part of the road you have to pay).
Or you can pass through Armeno (free road) and in 1 hour you will reach the top.
After the visit of Mottarone you can then go down to lake Orta and visit Orta S. Giulio village.
Usefull links: ww.alpyland.com giardinobotanicoalpinia.altervista.org
stresabikerental.com
The Fisherman’s Island is a small village of fisherman in the
middle of the lake, is the only island still inhabitated. Walk through its narrow alleys and little squares, get lost in
the small streets, have a look on the local markets and buy a
souvernir!
The atmosphere during the evening is so special, suggested a
dinner on the island.
98 locals recommend
Isola Pescatori station
The Fisherman’s Island is a small village of fisherman in the
middle of the lake, is the only island still inhabitated. Walk through its narrow alleys and little squares, get lost in
the small streets, have a look on the local markets and buy a
souvernir!
The atmosphere during the evening is so special, suggested a
dinner on the island.
The spectacular Rocca di Angera is the perfectly harmonious
accumulation of five different constructions, built starting from the 11th century and until the 17th. Inside the castle you will find the "Doll & Toys Museum".
Founded in 1988 by Princess Bona Borromeo Arese, it is
distinguished for the quality, variety and rarity of the collection, making it the largest in Europe in the sector.
Near the castel there's also a medieval garden.
A timeless place, where beauty means simplicity and spontaneity, and where flowers and medicinal herbs follow the
life cycles of nature and the seasons
Tickets: https://www.isoleborromee.it/en/book-buy/
113 locals recommend
Rocca Di Angera
The spectacular Rocca di Angera is the perfectly harmonious
accumulation of five different constructions, built starting from the 11th century and until the 17th. Inside the castle you will find the "Doll & Toys Museum".
Founded in 1988 by Princess Bona Borromeo Arese, it is
distinguished for the quality, variety and rarity of the collection, making it the largest in Europe in the sector.
Near the castel there's also a medieval garden.
A timeless place, where beauty means simplicity and spontaneity, and where flowers and medicinal herbs follow the
life cycles of nature and the seasons
Tickets: https://www.isoleborromee.it/en/book-buy/
Discover Mergozzo Lake and its village!
It's an ideal place to have fun swimming in the lake... the cleanest in the area!
There are some beaches where you can relax and sunbath but also kayaking!
41 locals recommend
Mergozzo
Discover Mergozzo Lake and its village!
It's an ideal place to have fun swimming in the lake... the cleanest in the area!
There are some beaches where you can relax and sunbath but also kayaking!
Nice old village with an old church and small streets. Lido area and equipped beach.
12 KM of cycling path allows you to discover the city and its surroundings.
117 locals recommend
Cannobio
Nice old village with an old church and small streets. Lido area and equipped beach.
12 KM of cycling path allows you to discover the city and its surroundings.
Cannero Riviera
Small and elegant village completely sun-exposed, famous for its plants of oranges and lemons.
Spacious equipped beach .
43 locals recommend
Cannero Riviera
Cannero Riviera
Small and elegant village completely sun-exposed, famous for its plants of oranges and lemons.
Spacious equipped beach .
Nice town with many restaurants, cafes and shops. From the lakeside you will perfectly admire the Rocca of Angera, just on the front.
Go up to the "Rocca of Arona" to admire an incredible view!
192 locals recommend
Arona
Nice town with many restaurants, cafes and shops. From the lakeside you will perfectly admire the Rocca of Angera, just on the front.
Go up to the "Rocca of Arona" to admire an incredible view!
Macugnaga
Macugnaga & Val
Quarazza, near Monte Rosa
Discover Formazza Valley and Toce Waterfalls, one
of the most beautiful of the Italian Alps, 1675 meters on
the sea level.
After visiting the falls you can reach the small village of Riale and walk around Morasco Lake.
18 locals recommend
Formazza
Discover Formazza Valley and Toce Waterfalls, one
of the most beautiful of the Italian Alps, 1675 meters on
the sea level.
After visiting the falls you can reach the small village of Riale and walk around Morasco Lake.
La Rampolina
13 Via SomeraroMarconi Beach Stresa
Via Umberto IOfferta gastronomica
Trattoria Due Piccioni
61 Via Principe TomasoIl Vicoletto
3 Vicolo del PocivoOsteria Mercato
9 Piazza CapucciLido Beach Club Baveno
66 Via PiaveChiosco Rampolina
52 Viale della VittoriaCaffe Bar la Verbanella Willy's Cocktail Bar
2 Corso Umberto ISky Bar presso Hotel La Palma
33 Corso Umberto ILa Rampolina
13 Via SomeraroRistorante La Pescheria
6 Via Lungo LagoIl Fornello Bottega con Cucina
Ristorante Elvezia
18 Via Lungo Lago Vittorio Emanuele