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Lake Maggiore
8 DAYS FROM £700
Italy's second largest lake, Maggiore offers a mild climate amidst lush vegetation with a generous number of well-known cosmopolitan towns.
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Flights: UK - Milan Malpensa - UK
Accommodation as per hotel details
Meals as per hotel details
Transfers between the overseas airports and hotels
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BAVENO On the western side of Lake Maggiore with magnificent views across to the more hilly northern shore. Baveno dates back to Roman times, and you'll find remnants still in the honey-coloured town today, from tombstones to the ancient church. The town centre has plenty of restaurants, cafés and bars to choose from, and you can enjoy a walk along the lakeside promenade. Further afield you'll find the lake is easy to explore by boat, and there is a cable car up Monte Mottarone, from neighbouring Stresa, with magnificant views over the lake and the Alps behind.
Transfer time from Milan Malpensa to Lake Maggiore: Up to 1hr approximately.
Out & About
ISOLA BELLA and ISOLA MADRE Both of these small islands are easily reached by boat from Baveno marina. Here you can enjoy beautiful gardens and terraces; Isola Madre is officially a botanical garden isle and is resplendent with shrubs, plants and flowers of many varieties.
MILAN A full day excursion to this fascinating city is well worth it; rebuilt after the war, Milan is not only a famous fashion centre, with its 'galleria' arcade and elegant shops, but also offers a fine cathedral, museum and opera house.
For exploring closer to home, you'll find buses and ferries make getting around the lake very easy.
Activities
Most activities unsurprisingly revolve around the natural landscape, thus boating, walking, mountain biking and swimming are particularly popular throughout the summer and beyond.
Shopping
You'll find a small market each day of the week between the different towns; Baveno's is on Mondays, usually offering locally produced fruit, vegetables, bread, cheeses as well as some trinkets/souvenirs. For more traditional shops, Stresa has a good array of fashion boutiques mixed with typical tourist/souvenir shops.
Food & Drink
A good range of bars, cafés and restaurants along the lakeside promenades, allow you the chance to sample local and international fayre. As with the rest of Italy, pasta, pizza, fresh fish and vegetables are in ample supply, as are wines both red and white as well as the sparkling varieties.
Weather
During July and August the average temperature is usually in the 80's, though it may be slightly cooler at the top of Monte Mottarone and the surrounding hills.
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View Holiday PhotosSplendid
A comfortable welcoming hotel, the Splendid is a family-run hotel, set in a peaceful location. It is an excellent choice for a relaxing holiday on Lake Maggiore.
Location: Next to the lake with its own private beach; within walking distance of the centre of Baveno. A zoo and botanical garden at Villa Pallavicino are 1 km away.
Facilities: Swimming pool; sunloungers and deckchairs; restaurant; bar; private beach with sunloungers and parasols; pedalos, canoes and rowing boats for hire; tennis court; fitness centre; sauna and steam room.
Price includes: Half board in a twin room, with shower and wc; balcony; air-conditioning; satellite TV.
Options: Lake view; single room.
Official category: 4 star.
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