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Italian Lakes: Stresa and Isola dei Pescatori, Lake Maggiore

22 April, 2020

Just an hour from Milan and on the shores of Lake Maggiore there’s the town of Stresa; from there you can sail for the beautiful isola dei Pescatori or Fishermen Island, the most northerly island of the Borromeo archipelago; for…

Lake Maggiore: Borromeo Islands and the General Berthier art collection

19 April, 2020

On the Borromeo islands there’s this old collection of paintings - named after General Berthier - that will soon open its doors to the public. In fact from the end of June onwards visitors will have the opportunity to see…

Christmas and New year getaways in Italy: Castello Dal Pozzo, Lake Maggiore

18 April, 2020

Are you in the mood for a romantic getaway? Do you feel the spirit of Christmas in the air ? If so you can’t afford to miss this unique opportunity to spend Christmas Day at Castello Dal Pozzo, a beautiful…

Places to see in Italy: botanic garden on Isola Madre, lake Maggiore

18 April, 2020

Spring has arrived and nature is slowing coming out of its winter lethargy which we know is only partial since trees and plants are not dormant during that season but just preparing to blossom. So if you are in Italy…

Touring Lombardy by canal: from Lake Maggiore to Milan via the marble way

9 April, 2020

Italy is branching into the touring canal tradition, so famous in the Netherlands and France, with tours available on the canals of Lombardy.The project to restore a canal that links Italy’s Lake Maggiore with Milan is well underway, completing a…

Italian Villa on lake Maggiore up for sale

5 April, 2020

If you has always dreamed about owning one of those opulent Italian villas you usually see in movies and travel magazines, this is a chance you can’t afford to miss ; set in the almost other-worldly beauty of the Lake…

Italian lakes holidays: Stresa on Lake Maggiore

2 April, 2020

Located on the Piedmont side of Lake Maggiore,the town of Stresa, originally called Strixia was founded more than a thousand of years ago, but back then the place was only inhabited by a tiny group of fishermen and their families;…

George Clooney to buy new Italian villa on Lake Maggiore

30 March, 2020

In more gossip from Italy, George Clooney could buy a new luxury villa in Italy on Lake Maggiore, replacing the famous Clooney Villa Oleandra on Lake Como at Cernobbio. According to reports, the new villa may or may not be…

Italian heritage: Borromeo fortress at Angera, lake Maggiore

17 March, 2020

If you love history you must absolutely visit the Borromeo fortress at Angera, lake Maggiore. It’s one of the best preserved castles in the region. Located atop a rocky hill, the fortress overlooks the lake and from its walls one…

Jaws at Lake Maggiore: agressive fish caught and barbecued after attacking swimmers

16 March, 2020

The fish that has apparently been terrorising swimmers at the idyllic Lake Maggiore has been caught and cooked, according to reports. The beach that was affected by the fish was called “Tenero” or “Tender”, and the fish’s common name is…

Panoramic Italian Alps to Switzerland by train

15 March, 2020

If you’re a fan of panoramic train travel, then Italy has much to offer, including the trenino rosso ride from Tirano to St Moritz, across the lovely Bernina Pass. I have heard, however, that this trip of the Ferrovia Vigezzina,…

Italian lakes holidays: Villa e Palazzo Aminta in Stresa, lake Maggiore

14 March, 2020

The Borromeo islands on lake Maggiore are a true corner of paradise. An experience that you will never forget. So if you are planning to spend a few days on one of Italy’s most beautiful lakes, the hotel Villa &…