Renovated one-bedroom apartment with garden and views of Lake Orta

Considered Italy’s most romantic lake, Lake Orta is a pre-Alpine lake just a few kilometres from Lake Maggiore and only an hour’s drive from Milan and Turin. It has long been a favourite destination for renowned chefs, who have opened acclaimed restaurants here, and for entrepreneurs who have created exceptionally beautiful resorts and accommodation facilities. At its centre lies San Giulio Island, a symbol of the area—beautiful, unique and visited by thousands of people every year. Among the most distinctive towns, besides Ameno and Miasino, with its enchanting Villa Nigra, is undoubtedly Orta, with its Sacred Mount, historic centre filled with narrow cobbled streets, central square from which boats depart for San Giulio Island, and scenic promenade among sumptuous villas. On the opposite shore lies Pella, a delightful town also accessible via a walk starting from the Gozzano Lido. Not far away is the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Sasso, perched on a rocky spur overlooking the lake. From here, the view extends across a breathtaking panorama of slopes and green peaks reflected in the water. Continuing north, we first come to Oira, certainly worth a visit, and then Omegna, one of the largest towns, where the Strona stream, curiously, flows in the opposite direction. The waters of Lake Orta are clear and suitable for swimming, and many sports can be enjoyed here, from swimming and sailing to canoeing and diving. Surrounded by green mountains, it offers numerous trails for walks in nature, reaching as far as the summit of Monte Mottarone, above Stresa. It is also close to Val d’Ossola, a destination for those who enjoy high-mountain excursions both in the warmer months and in winter.