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Holidays in Baveno
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Baveno: A Lakeside Gem on Lake Maggiore
Situated on the western shore of Lake Maggiore, Baveno is a charming Italian town that offers stunning views, historic landmarks, and a tranquil atmosphere. Known for its beautiful lakeside promenade and proximity to the iconic Borromean Islands, Baveno is the perfect summer destination …
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One of the most stylish cities in the world, Milan is the Italian fashion capital. Make the most of your time in the company of our local guide with a visit to the elegant Vittorio Emanuele Galleries and the Sforza Castle. There's free time to visit La Scala Opera or some of the famous boutiques too.
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Visit the elegant Swiss town of Ascona, a photographer's dream and home to an attractive lakeside promenade and interesting boutiques. After, head to the sleepy Italian village of Cannobio - its picture postcard setting is a favourite with local artists
Fill your days on Lake Maggiore exploring the lakeside towns and villages or venture into the hills on a walk. Ferries connect Stresa and Baveno to the beautiful Borromean Islands and its fantastic botanical gardens. You'll find lot's to see and do around the lake. When you're not out seeing the sights, find a lakeside restaurant or café where you can sit back and admire the scenery with an Aperol Spritz in hand.
Nature enthusiasts will love the beautiful botanical gardens on the shores of Lake Maggiore. See the 17th century ‘Italian garden’ of Isola Bella and the rare plants and flowers in the palace gardens of Isola Madre – its known for its flowering azaleas. Keen gardeners will enjoy exploring Verbania – known as ‘the garden on the lake’, home to the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto.
Activities
If hiking up steep paths in pursuit of views is your thing, you can hike the Chestnut Route (Sentiero dei Castagni) up Mount Mottarone from Stresa, which takes about 2 hours 40 minutes one way. The views are amazing– you can see seven of the Italian and Swiss lakes on a clear day! On your evening strolls don't miss the flower lined, lakefront promenades. One of our favourite walks from Stresa is through the hamlet of Passera - the route weaves through the forest to the villages of Passera, Brisino, Falchetto and Belgirate.
Lake Maggiore won't disappoint when it comes to food. Try the traditional antipasto: speciality cured meats, fresh breads, pickles and cheeses. The local cheeses are a delicacy - give the Ossolano d'Alpe and the Bettelmatt a try while you're here. This is the perfect starter or afternoon snack, best accompanied by a glass of local wine like Nebbiolo - a full bodied red from the Novara hills. There's lots of lovely restaurants to choose from in Stresa and Baveno, from authentic Italian Osteria to fine dining. Fish features on most menus with dishes like grilled seafood and cod stuffed ravioli. You'll notice lots of traditional pastry shops as you explore the region. Each bakery has its own specialities - we couldn't resist the sweet short crust Margheritine biscuits in Stresa.
The best time to visit Lake Maggiore and its surrounding areas would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild. The territory is characterized as having a subcontinental climate, with cold winters and muggy summers; humidity is particularly high through the whole year.
Milan airports are the closest at approx 1 hour.