How to get to Stresa: complete transport guide
How to reach Stresa on Lake Maggiore: Malpensa airport, direct train from Milan, ferries to Borromean Islands, driving from A26. Complete transport guide.
Travel guide to Stresa
Everything you need to visit Stresa: accommodation, itineraries, food and transport.
Practical guides
What to see in Stresa in 2 days: itinerary through the Borromean Islands, villas and Lake Maggiore
Discover what to see in Stresa in 2 days: Isola Bella, Isola dei Pescatori, Isola Madre, Mottarone, lakefront and gardens on Lake Maggiore in Piedmont.
Where to Stay in Stresa: Lake Maggiore Lodgings Among Islands and Gardens
Guide on where to stay in Stresa: belle epoque hotels, B&Bs with Borromean Islands views, hinterland farmhouses, and advice for every budget.
Where to eat in Stresa: lake fish, risottos and sweet delights of Lake Maggiore
Guide on where to eat in Stresa: Lake Maggiore fish, risotto, margheritine biscuits, trattorias with Borromean views, Piedmont wines and budget tips.
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The Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, clinging to the void above the lake
Clinging to the rock above Lake Maggiore, the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso, born of a medieval vow, is a rare p…