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
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Currency
Euros
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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
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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 |