| |
 |
 |
| |
| |
|
Borromeo
Islands
The
Borromed Islands, located in the middle of Lago Maggiore, include
three main islands (Isola Madre, the biggest one, Isola
Bella, , Isola dei Pescatori, where the main activity
was fishing), a small island. San Giovanni and a rock, Malghera.
Isola
Bella: built in 1632, the Palace and the Gardens
are the main attraction of the Lago Maggiore. In the first floor
of the Palace there are several rooms with their original ambience.
In the Gardens, that are 35 meters tall and have 10 terraces,
there are several species of plants, trees. |
    |
| Isola
Madre: it's the biggest Borromeo Island, and probably
the most beautifull due to the spectacular garden full of rare
plants, flowers and birds. |
   |
Isola
Pescatori: it has been the first island to be colonized,
and is full of small and cosy roads that make this one on the
most romantic places on the lake. You can walk around and choose
a restaurant where you can eat great fish. The small church on
the island is dedicated to S. Vittore and has been built at the
beginning of the XIth century. |
   |
How
to get there: with a Ferry, to be taken at Laveno (15 minutes
from B&B Le Camelie). Informations at 800.551.801 |
Villa
Taranto
The
Botanic Gardens of Villa Taranto had been built in 1931 when a
Scottish gentleman, captain Neil Boyd McEacharn, bought from Marchesa
di Sant’Elia the property called “La Crocetta”
with the goal of transforming it in one of the most beautifull
botanic gardens in the world. McEacharn renamed the property “Villa
Taranto” due to and anchester of him who Napoleon called
Duke of Taranto.
http://www.villataranto.it
How
to get there: with a Ferry, to be taken at Laveno (15 minutes
from B&B Le Camelie). Informations 800.551.801
|
| |
|
Santa
Caterina del Sasso
The
story says that in 1170 a rich merchant called Alberto dei Besozzi
di Arolo who was sailing the sea, was caught by a storm. Not knowing
what to do, he entrusted S. Caterina to protect him, and this
way he escaped death. Once in the mainland, he decided to dedicate
his life to S. Caterina, and build a monastery in the rocks, just
next to the lake.
The monastery has been fully restored in 1986, and is certainly
one of the most beautifull places in the Lago Maggiore, and a
"must do" for every visitor of this area
|
   |
http://www.provincia.va.it/santacaterina/
How
to get there: 5 minuti by car from Laveno, direction South
just next to the Lake. There is a parking, and you can easily
reach the monastery with the stairs (268 steps) or with an elevator. |
Motorcycle
All
the area around Lago Maggiore is perfect for hanging around with
a motorcycle; clean roads, turns, sights, a lot to see around.
Check out all the East coast of the lake, from Angera to Switzerland,
and all the mountains around.
If
you're staying more days, you can consider a visit to Lago d'Orta
or to Lago di Como for a daytrip.
Mountain-bike
All
the mountains around Brissago and Luino are perfect for mountain-bike
trips, from amateurs to pros. Just tell us what you want to do
and we can give you the contact details to rent mountain-bikes
and get a guide.
|
|
|
