#Verbano-Cusio-Ossola
Among nature
Nearby Stresa (10 minutes) is renowned for its grand Art Deco villas and elegant hotels. The lakefront promenade offers visitors a perfect setting to admire both the lake and the town. Stresa hosts numerous international cultural festivals, including cinema and music, throughout the year. The weekly market (Friday mornings) is a treasure trove of the best local produce, and there are also many excellent grocery shops and supermarkets nearby.
Exploring Lake Maggiore is easy with the ferry pier in Piazza Marconi (18 minutes) in Stresa, where you can catch a ferry to the famous Borromean Islands. With their beautiful villas, gardens, and churches, these islands make a great day trip.
For children, the Alpyland Mottarone Adventure Park is just 22 minutes away, offering rides and activities for all ages.
Milan’s international Malpensa airport is a 50-minute drive from Stresa.