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Living on Lake Maggiore

The towns on Lake Maggiore attract and fascinate with their beauty, exclusivity and quality of life.

Aerial view of a lakeside town with colorful buildings, a church tower, and boats docked along the waterfront, set against lush green hills.

Is it better to have a villa with swimming pool in Stresa or a flat with a panoramic terrace in Verbania? Regardless of the preferred living solution, living on Lake Maggiore is an increasingly popular choice at any age. This is demonstrated by the strong growth in demand for houses for sale in the most famous towns on the shores of Piedmont and Lombardy, which have become an object of desire not only as a second home or a profitable investment, but also as an oasis of tranquillity for those who want to get away from the chaos of the big city.

There are many reasons for this: from the mild climate all year round to the marvellous landscapes, halfway between stretches of water and green mountain ranges, not forgetting a range of top-quality properties that is hard to find elsewhere in the world.

So, let's find out which are the most beautiful areas of Lake Maggiore in which to live and buy houses, according to the experts of Engel & Völkers.

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Verbania
Stresa
Arona
Cannero Riviera

Verbania

The capital of the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola is one of the liveliest, but no less prestigious, towns on the Piedmont side of Lake Maggiore. Verbania offers its inhabitants and visitors a variety of landscapes and real estate solutions to suit a wide range of needs: from luxurious flats in the historic centre of Intra, surrounded by small shops and restaurants, to lake-view houses in Pallanza. Among the most beautiful areas in which to live and buy a house, the prestigious Castagnola stands out, being one of the most chic and residential areas of the city, particularly in demand by those who want to buy villas for sale in Verbania surrounded by large green spaces and with panoramic views of Lake Maggiore.

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Stresa, Piedmont, Italy
Elegant hotel for sale on Lake Maggiore
€9,800,000
- ~1,500 m² Total surface
Elegant hotel for sale on Lake Maggiore
Lesa, Piedmont, Italy
Exclusive historic residence steps from the lake
€9,500,000
- 7 Bedrooms
- 6 Bathrooms
- ~1,180 m² Total surface
- ~6,900 m² Plot surface
Exclusive historic residence steps from the lake
Baveno, Piedmont, Italy
Charming 3-star lakefront hotel with private beach
Price on request
- 32 Bedrooms
- 33 Bathrooms
- ~1,678 m² Total surface
- ~1,925 m² Plot surface
Charming 3-star lakefront hotel with private beach
Oggebbio, Gonte, Piedmont, Italy
Style without boundaries: Villa Gianna
€7,400,000
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- ~1,270 m² Total surface
- ~11,250 m² Plot surface
Style without boundaries: Villa Gianna
Verbania, Biganzolo, Piedmont, Italy
Design and fashion with Lake view
€6,900,000
- 8 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- ~1,400 m² Living area
- ~8,500 m² Plot surface
Design and fashion with Lake view
Cannero Riviera, Piedmont, Italy
The Garden of Eden
€6,900,000
- 7 Bedrooms
- 7 Bathrooms
- ~814 m² Total surface
- ~14,600 m² Plot surface
The Garden of Eden
Ghiffa, Susello, Piedmont, Italy
The villa beloved by Eleonora Duse
€6,800,000
- 9 Bedrooms
- 8 Bathrooms
- ~900 m² Total surface
- ~20,000 m² Plot surface
The villa beloved by Eleonora Duse
Orta San Giulio, Piedmont, Italy
Albergo Orta: elegance in Orta San Giulio
€6,200,000
- 38 Bedrooms
- 38 Bathrooms
- ~2,200 m² Living area
Albergo Orta: elegance in Orta San Giulio
Cannero Riviera, Piedmont, Italy
Villa Belcanfora
€5,900,000
- 7 Bedrooms
- 5 Bathrooms
- ~662 m² Total surface
- ~3,086 m² Plot surface
Villa Belcanfora

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Stresa

Crowned many times as one of the most beautiful places in Italy, Stresa is one of the most famous and fascinating destinations on Lake Maggiore. The fame of this pleasant town on the Piedmont shore of the Lake is linked to its unique territory, rich in history, art and natural beauty. Tourists from all over the world and potential buyers of beautiful villas for sale in Stresa are enchanted by its landscapes, with breath-taking views ranging from the waters of the Lake to the surrounding mountains, as well as the enchanting Borromean Islands and the beautiful gardens of the town. Besides being a luxury tourist destination in every season of the year, nowadays it is also a privileged destination for those who are looking for luxury real estate and prestigious properties. The most sought-after areas include the lively town centre, the lakefront area and the quiet residential hillside of Stresa, from which you can enjoy breath-taking views over the gulf below.

Arona

One of the advantages of living on Lake Maggiore is that it is in a strategic position in relation to large cities such as Milan and Turin, but also in relation to the Swiss border and Malpensa airport, just a short distance away. Cities like Arona, for example, have the advantage of being able to offer their inhabitants and visitors the right combination of the dynamism of a tourist resort, easy to reach, and the tranquillity and privacy of more elite destinations. Choosing one of the houses for sale in Arona means securing an exclusive property within walking distance of nature, places of artistic and cultural interest and some of the most beautiful beaches on Lake Maggiore. In terms of style, too, the properties in this area range from the most modern and refined to the most classic and elegant period homes in the area.

Cannero Riviera

Further north, one of the most beautiful areas to live on Lake Maggiore is the village of Cannero Riviera. The village is famous and appreciated for its particularly mild microclimate, which favours the flourishing of luxuriant Mediterranean scrub. Its unique atmosphere, created by the magic of blossoming trees and well-tended gardens, as well as the picturesque little harbour carved out of the rock and the charm of its ancient medieval ruins, is sure to captivate. In our villas for sale in Cannero Riviera you will enjoy the proximity to a dream landscape and unique and unforgettable views of Lake Maggiore.