Monday, February 19, 2018

Welcome to Stresa Sights, And Hopefully To Stresa!

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WELCOME TO STRESA SIGHTS, AND HOPEFULLY TO STRESA! Are you here because you are coming to Stresa on holiday? Or are you here deciding w...
Friday, February 9, 2018

2019 Dates: Borromee Islands, Other Attractions, Open

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The Borromeo islands, Villa Taranto, Rocca Angera and Parco Pallavicino are all getting ready to open again. The winter hibernation is over...
Sunday, January 14, 2018

Information About The Alibus Shuttle From Malpensa To Stresa - 2019

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Your shuttle bus will look like this or similar, with, most likely, this S.A.F. logo on it, not Alibus. For those of you making your ...
Sunday, December 10, 2017

Outdoor Sports And Activities List

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So you're the outdoorsy type. For you a vacation is more what you do, rather than what you see. No problem here on Lago Maggiore, the...
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

La Baia Rosa Bistrot - Stresa

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La Baia Rosa Bistrot is the restaurant part of the Baia Rosa complex, which also includes La Baia Rosa pool and beach. Directly next to ...
Friday, June 30, 2017

Water Lily Pond In The Gardens Of The Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

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Where is this in Stresa? It's the water lily pond in the gardens of the Grand Hotel des Iles Borromees. The small pond is stocked w...
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Parco Naturale Dell'Alta Valle Antrona

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Just about an hour easy drive from Stresa, the Parco Naturale dell'Alta Valle Antrona offers many walks, from easy to difficult, fr...
Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Hiking Trails For Stresa And Beyond

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For you serious hikers, below are links to very detailed hiking maps for Stresa and the surrounding area, encompassing the area from Fer...
Saturday, June 17, 2017

"Il Carlone" Statue Of San Carlo Borromeo

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Have you visited "il Carlone" (Big Carlo) yet? It's fascinating. Interesting facts about this hollow bronze statue: It was...
Thursday, June 1, 2017

The Borromean Motto, Shield, And Symbol History

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Borromeo fun facts. If you're observant, you may notice the Borromeo motto, "humilitas," in many places around Stresa. Or...

Meditation Path, Isola San Giulio, Orta

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Shhhh.... We're walking on the silent path that encircles the Basilica di San Giulio, on Isola San Giulio, in Lago d'Orta. Walk...
Saturday, May 20, 2017

The Painted Village Of Legro, Near Orta

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When you're driving to Orta, before parking the car in the large parking lots near the historic city center, or once you leave, tak...
Friday, May 12, 2017

Ristorante Luci Sul Lago: A Hidden Spot Near Orta

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Shhh... Let's call this one of those "secret" places, slightly off the beaten tourist track. For those of you visiting ...
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Gardens Of Stresa And Nearby

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Whether you are an avid gardener who plans your vacations around visiting great botanical parks, or just appreciate the beauty of nat...
Friday, April 21, 2017

The Laveno "Bucket" Lift

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Wow! Look at these views! These photos are from the website of the Funivia del Lago Maggiore, as it's called in Italian, but we ...