The famous town of Stresa (Italy, 5000 inhabitants, 200 m above sea level) enjoys a splendid location on Lake Maggiore in the Gulf of Borromeo, where it overlooks the eponymous islands, the main attraction in the region.

Mar 21, 2022 · Stresa is on Lake Mggiore in the Piemonte (Piedmont) region in Northern Italy. It is around an hour and 20 minutes from Milan by car (though just an hour by train) and less than an hour from the border with Switzerland.

Stresa is a comune (municipality) of about 4,600 residents on the shores of Lake Maggiore in the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, in the Italian region of Piedmont. about 90 kilometres (56 mi) northwest of Milan. It is situated on road and rail routes to the Simplon Pass.

Mar 6, 2024 · The town oozes luxury, a throwback from when Lago di Maggiore was the most popular lake to visit in Italy. Since the 19th century, Stresa has been celebrated for its elegance and sophistication, although today, it’s a little more lively.

Lake Maggiore—one of the largest lakes in Italy—is known for its Alpine splendor, and the resort town of Stresa is a perfectly elegant place to admire its beauty. A quick trip from Milan, the town features opulent villas, pretty piazzas, and the storied Grand Hotel.

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The town of Stresa, founded in the 10th century, is about half way down the west coast of Lake Maggiore, is within the Piedmont region of Italy (the eastern side of the lake is within the Lombardy region) and the principal resort for visitors to the lake.

Stresa is a great place to base your holiday on Lake Maggiore; a high standard of accommodation from B&Bs to 5 star hotels welcomes all our visitors, as well as bars, restaurants and shops. With unique island attractions, woodland walks with panoramic lake views, botanical gardens, churches, markets and much more you can be sure that when ...

Stresa is an excellent base to discover Lake Maggiore. There is so much to see and do from palaces, villas and gardens to markets, local festivals and concerts. There are walks for every ability and excursions that depart from Stresa to see the best of the Italian Lake District.

Whatever the length of your stay in Stresa there is always something to do! Let us help you plan your trip with our suggestions for stays of 1, 2, 3 or 4 days and for 1 week. If you are visiting Stresa for just one day then you must visit the Borromean Islands.