Lago Maggiore is Italy's second largest lake, located in the northern part of Italy - on the border of Lombardy and Piedmont, surrounded by the Alps and close to the border with Switzerland.
The local landscape is full of greenery and flowering gardens, with charming towns and picturesque villages surrounding the lake.
Lago Maggiore has warm water for swimming during the summer and is popular with families with children, but also with individuals looking for a quiet holiday, fishing or water sports or mountain biking.
The main attraction is the Borromean Islands with its baroque palaces and exotic gardens. The area offers opportunities for sailing, water sports and hiking in the surrounding mountains. Other popular destinations include the Rocca di Angera Fortress, the Santa Caterina del Sasso Monastery and the cable car to Mount Mottarone with its panoramic views.
