Borromean Islands

Lake Maggiore (Stresa), Italy

A group of islands including Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori, home to stunning gardens and palaces.

Places in Borromean Islands

• Hotel Verbano restaurant, Isola dei Pescatori A celebrated terrace restaurant famous for fresh lake fish and regional specialities, perched on Isola dei Pescatori.

Practical notes for Lake Maggiore (Stresa)

Best time to visit

May to September offers warm weather for exploring the Borromean Islands and lakeside gardens.

Getting around

Stresa's town centre is walkable, with boats connecting to the Borromean Islands and Isola dei Pescatori.

Currency

Euro (EUR)

Language

Italian. English is common in tourism.

Timezone

CET (UTC+1, UTC+2 in summer)

Current trends

Stresa's dining scene continues to draw on Lake Maggiore's distinctive fish, including perch, whitefish, tench, pike, and trout, alongside cheeses like Bettelmatt from the surrounding valleys, reflecting a growing culinary sophistication in this historic lake resort town.

Other neighborhoods in Lake Maggiore (Stresa)

• Stresa town centre — The historic lake resort town, home to grand Belle Époque hotels.
• Lakeside promenade — The waterfront promenade along Lake Maggiore.

Read the full Lake Maggiore (Stresa) guide