Modern villa under construction with lake views and pool

On the western shore of Lake Maggiore, in its sunniest stretch, lies Belgirate. This well-known holiday and resort destination is just 2 km from Stresa. Stresa is undoubtedly one of the most famous towns on Lake Maggiore and one of the most visited destinations in the entire Piedmont region. Boats depart from here for the beautiful Borromean Islands: the magnificent palaces, rich in art and history, and their beautifully maintained gardens are impossible to resist. But Stresa is more than just its islands: the town also offers a charming old quarter with inviting bars, pastry shops (have you tried the Margheritine di Stresa yet?) and traditional restaurants. The municipality of Stresa also includes hilly and mountainous landscapes, above all Mottarone, a mountain about 1,500 m high that becomes a ski resort in winter and offers beautiful trekking routes and exciting adrenaline experiences at Alpyland in summer: a roller coaster with two-seater cars running at dizzying heights above the Borromean Gulf. On the eastern slope, meanwhile, lies the Alpinia botanical garden, home to numerous characteristic plant species of the alpine and subalpine zones.