Renovated one-bedroom apartment with garden and Lake Orta views

Regarded as 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 celebrated restaurants here, and for entrepreneurs who have created resorts and accommodation facilities of exceptional beauty. At its centre lies the Island of San Giulio, a symbol of the area, extraordinarily beautiful and unique, attracting thousands of visitors every year. Among the most characteristic towns, alongside Ameno and Miasino, with its enchanting Villa Nigra, Orta undoubtedly stands out, with its Sacro Monte, historic centre full of cobbled lanes, central square from which boats depart for the Island of San Giulio, and scenic promenade among magnificent villas. On the opposite shore lies Pella, a delightful town also reachable via a walk starting from Gozzano Lido. Not far away is the Sanctuary of 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 lake’s waters. Continuing north, we first come to Oira, certainly worth visiting, and then Omegna, one of the largest towns, where the Strona stream, curiously, flows in the opposite direction. Lake Orta’s waters are clear and suitable for swimming, and many sports can be enjoyed here: swimming, sailing, canoeing and diving. Surrounded by green mountains, it offers numerous trails for walking 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 summer and winter.