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Lake Maggiore holidays

Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore combines modern facilities with the classical charm of a bygone era, making it one of Italy's finest holiday destinations. The resorts of Stresa and Baveno are situated on the Western shores within the secluded Borromean Bay. Stresa is noted for its majestic architecture and cosmopolitan atmosphere and is often considered as the Italian "Cote d'Azur". The bustling resort of Baveno offers friendly Italian hospitality, with its lakeside promenades brimming with colourful cafés and shops. Lake Maggiore is a perfect destination from which to explore Italy and Switzerland including Milan, Zermatt and Lake Lugano.

Our opinion

• A perfect base for exploring Northern Italy and Switzerland • Travel on the scenic 'Centovalli' mountain railway into Switzerland to Locarno, returning by boat • Visit the famous exotic gardens of Villa Taranto at Pallanza with over 20,000 species of rare plants.

Transfer time

Verona 3 hrs

Getting about

There are lake ferries to Baveno and Stresa and the Borromean Islands. Many buses can be caught from the main Verbania station. There is also a cable car and a mountain railway station in the local area.

Fact file

General

  • Currency

    Euros

  • Passports and visas

    • You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
    • No visa is required.
    • Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.

Travel

  • Flight time

    Approx. 2 hrs
  • Fly from

    Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle

Weather

daily temperature daily sunshine monthly rainfall
May 22°C 7.5hrs 7.6cm
Jun 26°C 8hrs 8.7cm
Jul 29°C 10hrs 6.5cm
Aug 28°C 9hrs 8.1cm
Sep 24°C 6.5hrs 8.2cm
Oct 18°C 4.5hrs 8.9cm

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