

The beautiful Italian Lake District lies on the fringe of the snow-capped Alps. Its mild-climate shores are dotted with charming villages and towns, romantic villages and palaces, and interesting gardens, belvederes, spas and resorts.
Lake
Maggiore
Lake
ComoTop three runners-up:
Lake d'Orta
Lake Lugano
Lake GardaThey were carved by glaciers. The longest is 65 kilometers or 40 miles.
Lake Maggiore and Lake Como are less than an hour's train ride from Milan, making them popular day trips. However, I recommend a longer stay - there is much to see and experience.
Ferries can swiftly take you from one village to the next.
May and September are the two best months for visiting the Italian Lake District. The weather is lovely and the crowds are light.


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