Central Lago and Borromean Islands
Stresa

The Pearl of Lake Maggiore
Stresa, also known as “The Pearl of Lake Maggiore” is one of the most exclusive spots of lake Maggiore.
Enjoy a walking along the magnificient lakeside and let yourself be enchanted by the perfumes of the flowers that decorates the lakefront. Visit the centre of Stresa with many bars, restaurants and hotels built in Baroque and Liberty style… it will seem to travel back in time and relive a suggestive Belle Époque atmosphere!
From Stresa you can also take the boat to the beautiful Borromean Islands.
Do you know that the name Stresa comes from Strixia? A small part of land that transformed from a little village of fisherman into a privileged destination fo nobles and rich enterpreneurs of Lombardy region.
When you will visit Stresa do not forget to taste the famous “Margheritine”, special biscuits created as a gift to the Princess Margherita of Savoia, future Queen of Italy, that used to live in Stresa.
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