Is Lake Maggiore worth it?

Lake Maggiore is one of the better lake districts in northern Italy. There are three lovely islands to visit such as, Isola Bella, Isola Madre and Isola Pescatore or sometimes called Superiore. You can take the ferryboats to see them or hire a private motoscaffo, either way, these are islands not to miss.



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Further north, one of the most beautiful areas to live on Lake Maggiore is the village of Cannero Riviera. The village is famous and appreciated for its particularly mild microclimate, which favours the flourishing of luxuriant Mediterranean scrub.

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Cannobio. Perhaps the most beautiful town on the lake, unspoilt Cannobio has it all: a stunningly well preserved lakeside promenade lined...

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Hiking around Lago Maggiore is one of the best ways to experience more of the landscape, although finding the right route is not always easy.

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The lake is wonderful to swim in with crystal clear water and average water temperatures in the peak Summer months between 21 and 26 degrees. In most parts of the lake, the water slopes gently away from the shore, making it safe for even younger children.

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Most locals are happy to lie down and soak up the sun's rays but if you like to take a dip to cool off, there are plenty of opportunities for swimming in the four lakes where the water has passed official water quality tests: Maggiore, Mergozzo, Monate and Orta.

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Lake Maggiore is renowned in Italy and abroad for the numerous beach areas situated all along the shores of the lake.

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Its beautiful countryside, architectural gems and mild climate combine to make Stresa one of the most popular tourist attractions in Italy. The Borromean Islands, with their stunning palaces and ornamental gardens, are an unmissable destination for aesthetes.

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Lake Como is more touristy than Lake Maggiore and has a slightly more mature and advanced tourism infrastructure. Known for its silk all over the world, Lake Como counts some of the most well-known celebrities as the connoisseur of its beauty and silk.

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Visit the 3 Borromean Islands The Borromean Islands are one of the most popular things to see on Lake Maggiore. They're little islands located in the centre of the lake, and you need a boat to go out to them. You can easily jump on the public boats and do a tour, or there are ferries going across regularly.

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On May 28, 2023, houseboat Gooduria capsized in the Northern Italian Lake Maggiore, killing four people amongst the twenty-three on board. The incident attracted attention when it became clear that almost all of the people on board were associated with the Italian and Israeli national intelligence agencies.

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Luino market is the most famous in the Lake Maggiore area. It has been frequented for the past five centuries, since 1541 when Emperor Charles V granted 'market rights' to the people of Luino.

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  • Cheese. The Lake Maggiore area and the valleys in its hinterland are renowned in Italy and abroad for the cheese produced from animals grazing on mountain pastures, which is a feature of the local culinary culture. ...
  • Honey. ...
  • Cured meat. ...
  • Rice. ...
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  • Cakes and biscuits. ...
  • Beer.


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Scheduled services up, down and across the lake are run by Navigazione Lago Maggiore. You can cross Lake Maggiore and visit the Borromean Islands (Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Madre) by motorship or by car ferry with your own bike.

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