In view of the holidays, the search for the most romantic destinations on Lake Maggiore where to spend your holidays also begins. Without a doubt, Verbano Lake offers numerous ideas for a stay in one of the many suggestive locations in the surroundings.
Why not take the opportunity to visit the magical villages that dot the shores of Lake Maggiore from South to North? Let's see some places where you can spend unforgettable moments between pampering and relaxation.
How not to start this excursus among the most romantic corners of Lake Maggiore from one of the most renowned villages not only in this area but in all of Italy. The fame of Stresa as a tourist destination has origins that go back in the history of at least a century. At the beginning of the twentieth century, with the opening of the Simplon tunnel and the first railways, it became a popular location for admirers of its elegant and refined atmosphere, from the lakefront to the historical center passing through its gardens and villas.
Here it will not be difficult to find a hotel de charme and a restaurant for a candlelit dinner with a magnificent view of the lake.
Right in front of Stresa Lakefront, the Borromean Islands stand out, undoubtedly one of the most romantic destinations that Lake Maggiore offers. Their uniqueness is even confirmed by the New York Times, which in 2019 included them among the 10 most fascinating places in the world.
Of the famous archipelago, only Isola dei Pescatori is permanently inhabited, while Isola Bella and Isola Madre have become famous all over the world for their gardens, which are home to very rare floral and bird species. If you are looking for a romantic and exclusive stay, you can spend hours here that will be difficult to forget.
The islands are also the location for excellent weddings, such as the one between John Elkann and Lavinia Borromeo, as well as more recently between Pierre Casiraghi and Beatrice Borromeo. Those who want a dream wedding can live their most important day in the same magical places.
A few kilometers north of Stresa on the western shore of Lake Maggiore there is another village that seems to have been made for a romantic stay. Baveno enjoys one of the most evocative views of the lake and the Borromean islands, and is in a unique position, from which you can admire the most spectacular sunsets on the Verbano.
An oasis of peace, tranquility, but also of history and culture, with the Baptistery and its frescoed vaults, the Portico of Via Crucis and the Pink Granite Museum, which has made Baveno and its workers famous all over the world.
If the whole area of Lake Maggiore is dotted with villas and gardens, it is in the city of Verbania that the most evocative examples are found, so much so that it has earned the nickname of "Garden on the Lake".
Villa Giulia, Villa San Remigio and Villa Taranto are just a few names to write down along the itinerary of a romantic stay in this area. Here it is possible to take long and relaxing walks in the green, and perhaps pay a visit to the Museo del Paesaggio. In the immediate vicinity, proceeding northwards, is the splendid village of Cannero Riviera with its port carved into the rock. And right in front of Intra, one of the districts that make up the town of Verbania, we find Laveno, known for its porcelain.
In the southern part of the lake there are other corners not to be missed for those looking for a romantic destination on Lake Maggiore. In Arona Rocca Borromeo is definitely worth seeing, not to mention Rocca di Angera, which will make you take an authentic dip in the Middle Ages.
As we could have guessed, the shores of Lake Maggiore hide treasures not to be missed at every kilometre, its enchanted villages offer various accommodation facilities such as spas and hotels de charme, Art Nouveau villas, exclusive and romantic hotels in which to spend moments of total relaxation between visits.
Lun - Ven 9/13 - 14/18 Sab 9/13 Domenica - Su appuntamento
Mon - Fri 9/13 - 14/18 Sat 9/13 Sunday - On appointment
Mo - Fr 9/13 - 14/18 Sa 9/13 Sonntag - Nach Vereinbarung