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Lake Maggiore
Island gardens and belle-époque lakeside towns
Why we love it
The second largest of Italy's lakes, Lake Maggiore is steeped in subtropical fig and olive trees, flourishing botanical gardens and pastel-coloured houses that line the water, stretching across the border into Switzerland. A holiday here can be as laid-back or as lively as you wish, from the quiet of the smaller resorts to the busier lakeside towns.
The lake's great draw is the Borromean Islands, loved by Ernest Hemingway: three small islands and two islets of subtropical gardens, centuries-old palazzi and cobbled streets. Overlooking them is the chic little town of Stresa, while Baveno and Verbania make lovely bases, linked by regular boat services.
Wherever you choose to stay, explore the guides below for a more detailed overview of each town and area or pick up the phone to talk with one of our team of experts.
Let us find your villa
Our team knows these towns first hand. Tell us who is travelling and we will match you to the right villa.
Start exploring
Guides to every town we love here, and the practical bits: when to go, how to get there and where to stay.
Talk to someone who has been there
We have arranged villa holidays in Italy since 2003. Tell us who is travelling and what you love, and we will suggest the town and the villa to match.
