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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Discover the experiences on Lake Maggiore

Stresa - City Bike Rental 8 hours - City bike rental for full day (maximum 8 hours).
Possibility of pickup starting at 9 a.m
 hop-off ferry ticket between Stresa and Intra
- Entrance to the Pallanza Landscape Museum
- Entrance to the Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens
- Tasting of cheeses, wines and local products - Vincent Bistrò

NON-REFUNDABLE TICKETS
LAVENO CABLE CAR - Roundtrip Ticket for Adults - Laveno cable car. Roundtrip Ticket for Adults with panoramic cable car, from Laveno Mombello to the top of Sasso del Ferro
Stresa - Boat Ticket Isola Bella & Isola Madre - Roundtrip ticket to Isola Bella and Isola Madre, starting point Stresa Imbarcadero
LINATE AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Linate to Verbania - max 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Linate Airport to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people
MALPENSA AIRPORT - Transfer from Milano Malpensa to Verbania - max 5 people - Transfer service from Milano Malpensa Airport to Verbania. 
Minivan transfer, maximum 5 people