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The best places on Lake Maggiore to take a photo

Are you planning a visit to Lake Maggiore soon? There’s so much to see and explore! As a Travel Photographer I can help you discover the best places on Lake Maggiore to capture extraordinary photos. Whether you want to print them or share them on social media, this article will guide you to take stunning shots that will leave you feeling inspired. Let’s make your trip to Lake Maggiore unforgettable!

10 beautiful places where you can take a photo on Lake Maggiore

In this article, I’ll spill all the beans on the  best places on Lake Maggiore to capture stunning photos. Buckle up, because you won’t want to miss out on this: you have to put them on your trip!

Ready? Let’s go!

Borromean Islands

One of the hidden gems of Lake Maggiore: the Borromean Islands. There are two islands: Isola Madre and Isola Bella. Isola Pescatori, instead, is nearby, but it isn’t a Borromean Island. I included it anyway because it is another little jewel of this area.

Isola Madre

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Isola Madre, the largest of the islands, is home to magnificent botanical gardens to be explored and a palace that offers splendid views of the lake. The botanical garden is famous for rare plant essences from all over the world. To complete a picture of so much beauty, you can see colorful birds living in perfect freedom in the park. 

Isola Bella

couple on isola bella , lake maggiore

Immerse yourself in the beauty of Isola Bella and explore the wonders of Palazzo Borromeo and its magnificent Italian Baroque garden. With ten stunning terraces adorned with statues, fountains, and exotic plants, you’ll find yourself lost in a world of delicate scents and breathtaking scenery. Don’t be surprised if you encounter beautiful creatures like peacocks as you wander through the park.

Isola Pescatori

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If you’re in Isola Bella, you can take a short boat trip to Isola Pescatori. The island is named after the traditional fishing activity practiced by its inhabitants. The rustic houses along the lake have balconies adorned with flower pots. You can also find many pleasant spots to relax under the shade of pergolas, such as the Verbano Hotel. This hotel is famous for hosting well-known people like Arturo Toscanini and Ernest Hemingway.

Mottarone park

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Are you a sports lover? So, this is the best place for you! Biking, trekking, paragliding, climbing in summer and snowshoeing in winter: these are some of the activities you can do there! The Mottarone rises between the lakes Maggiore and Orta, between the province of Verbania and Novara. From the summit, the view extends from the Maritime Alps to Monviso, from the closest Monte Rosa massif to the Swiss Alps, to the Po Valley.

It is a unique scenario, perfect for capturing, even for the most adventurous. The Mottarone is frequented all year by those who love nature: countless paths and paths, on foot, bicycle, and horse, offer possibilities for all tastes, ages and training levels. You have to visit it!

Orta Lake

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Orta is a smaller lake compared to Lake Maggiore, but it has a unique charm of its own. The lake’s shores are adorned with small, picturesque towns, ancient villages and tiny harbors that narrate the lives of fishers. Orta is an excellent destination for everyone, be it families, couples seeking a romantic getaway, sports enthusiasts, or nature lovers who crave the energy and beauty of nature. You can’t miss Lake Orta because it is one of the best places on Lake Maggiore to take a photo!

Stresa Lungolago

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Stresa is a charming small town located on the shores of Lake Maggiore. You can take a leisurely stroll along the lungolago, which is the lakefront promenade. There is a pedestrian walkway that runs beside the lake where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the islands, as well as the grand hotels and villas in Stresa. The promenade will lead you from the ferry station in Stresa to the ferry and cable car stations at Carciano, which is also known as Stresa Lido.

An original Italian Aperitivo!

Stresa is also a great place to experience the famous Italian Aperitivo! There are plenty of bars and outdoor cafés where you can enjoy an “al fresco aperitivo”. If you prefer a lakeside terrace, you can try “La Verbanella” or, if you prefer a courtyard garden and outdoor seating, try “Il Gato Negro” and “Paulon Divino Caffè”. For a stunning view of the lake, especially at night, head to the rooftop “Skybar of Hotel La Palma”. Cin cin !

Sacro Monte of Ghiffa

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A suggestive Sacro Monte that will offer you one of the most evocative sights of Lake Maggiore, with a vast view of the Lombardy region Pre-Alps. It is the smallest of the Sacred Mounts in Piedmont. It includes three chapels dedicated to Our Lady Crowned, St. John the Baptist and Abraham. Also you can visit the sanctuary and the eighteenth-century arcade of the Way of the Cross. Like the Sacro Monte of Orta, Ghiffa can be seen by families with kids and with dogs. This place is perfect for you if you love nature and art. 

Mergozzo Lake

Maybe you haven’t heard about it, but Mergozzo Lake is a little pearl in this territory. It is a small and crystal clear mirror of water where the small town that gives its name to the lake overlooks: Mergozzo. The village, characterized by stone houses leaning against each other, leads to the central square of the town dominated by the ancient secular elm.

There, you can’t miss the tasty Fugascine, a typical Mergozzo dessert, which you can purchase at any bakery in the country.

Pallanza and Suna

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These are two beautiful villages on the lake, linked by a suggestive path where you can enjoy a relaxing walk. These are perfect for a photoshoot because of the landscape. You can see, in fact, colorful facades, arcades, flowered balconies and terraces in front of Lake Maggiore. Here you can’t take a “simple” coffee, but a coffee with a view.

Intra

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This is for you if you want to try a local experience. Intra is a small village entire of locals. There you can choose from a lot of original shores, small streets and suggestive alleys. This is an unusual place to take photos but I can assure you that your photoshoot will be incredible.

Cannero and Cannobio

These are the hidden gems of Lake Maggiore! If you want to take a fantastic photo like a postcard you have to visit Cannero and Cannobio. If you are a sporty person, there is a trekking through alleys and small streets between the two villages. There nature sets up a fantastic photographic set, without equals.

Val Grande Park

couple on valgrande park, lake maggiore

Val Grande Park is the largest wilderness area in Italy. You can fill your eyes with the natural beauty of the landscape that is unique. It reminds, of some zones like Pizzo Pernice, the States, but it is suggestive. It is perfect for you if you are a nature and sport lover. There you will take peerless photos, believe me.

Which attraction will you visit? If you need help during your holiday on the lake or you are looking for a local photographer who captures the best moments during your trip, contact me. I will be happy to capture your unique and memorable moments.

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