The Giardino Botanico Alpinia in Stresa, Italy is found on the alpine shores of Mottarone and the western shore of Lake Maggiore opposite the Borromeo Gulf. There are over 1000 botanical species here over an area of approximately 40,000 square metres, and plants include many exotic species from overseas as well as subalpine and alpine species. The Giardino Botanico Alpinia has a balcony with stunning panoramas over Lake Maggiore and the Borromeo Islands, one can even views some peaks of the Val Grande National Park and the Alps and more. The Giardino Botanico Alpinia is a unique tourist attraction for locals and visitors, and here one can learn fascinating insights about the life of mountain plants and their use.READ MORE

Ristorante LaStresa in the heart of Stresa, Italy offers a highly quality seasonal menu typical of the traditions in the area and skillfully prepared by the experienced chefs. Using only the finest, fresh and wholesome products, the chefs constantly renew the menu for exquisite new tastes for fine palates, and meals are paired with carefully selected wines from the wine cellar. Ristorante LaStresa offers a refined and elegant setting for your dining pleasure, and meals are perfectly prepared and beautifully presented, from the home made pasta to the beef and lamb dishes, grilled seafood and more, culminating in the perfect ending with mouthwatering desserts, it's a to die for dining experience.READ MORE

Ristorante Italia on the Isola Pescatori in Stresa, Italy is located in the heart of Borromeo Gulf towards Baveno offering history and modernity in their beautiful white villa with huge terrace. Come by boat and dock yours in front of the terrace and be transported ashore by staff, the terrace has spectacular views and is also perfect for ceremonies, banquets, galas and meetings with wonderful scenery. Ristorante Italia offers mouthwatering specialties made from fresh lake fish cooked in a unique way, and there's risotto, mixed and grilled fish choices including trout carpaccio, lake stir fry and more, fish and salami appetizers and other Italian specialties, ended with sublime homemade desserts, and the lemon cake is highly recommended. There are also some great wines and non meat recipes, all are welcome.READ MORE

The Villa E Palazzo Aminta in Stresa, Italy is a resort hotel with beauty spa and two restaurants on the most romantic lake in Italy offering high class and luxuriousness overlooking the enchanting Borromeo Gulf. There are choices of deluxe rooms and suites with lake or park views in a private mansion lifestyle with pure goose down coverlets, exclusivity and privacy. The Italian I Mori restaurant, a cosy round shaped gazebo in crystal and wrought iron offers exquisite regional Italian cuisine with stunning views, and the Le Isole restaurant with panoramic terrace, elegant halls, paintings and stucco is ideal for successful events, wedding and candlelit dinners, the also host cooking classes, wine tasting and other events. The wellness experience at The Villa E Palazzo Aminta offers a food and wellness experience, a fitness area and the Camelia Grotto, a natural cave for treatments, massages, hydrochemotherapy and much more, it's a bespoke wellness stay that awaits here.READ MORE

Trattoria Due Piccioni and their culinary team in the town centre of Stresa, Italy is located in an alley coming from the lake towards the hill, and this small and beautiful restaurant is new and evolving with lots of character and well worth a visit. With friendly and efficient staff and a really good menu with selections of local specialties, here you can dine on local lake fish starters, pasta and fish mains with delicate flavours and sublime meat dishes enjoyed with lovely house wines. Trattoria Due Piccioni offers a seasonal menu with dishes beautifully presented and lovely desserts to end off, and they are very popular so book in advance, here the food is excellent at very good value.READ MORE

Bed and Breakfast Lo Scoiattolo e La Noce in Stresa, Italy warmly welcomes you to their house with a lovely choice of beautiful rooms and suites in relaxing surrounds with panoramic views and the magical atmosphere of Lake Maggiore. There's a large living room and guests can relax by the fireplace and taste some local wines, watch TV, listen to music or read, and in summer enjoy breakfast on the terrace or curl up and enjoy the views of the Borromean Islands. Bed and Breakfast Lo Scoiattolo e La Noce is ideal for romantic couples or honeymooners, and guests can enjoy boat trips to the Borromean Islands, dining in excellent restaurants and exploring everything this wonderful area has to offer.READ MORE

Ristorante La Pescheria on the Isola dei Pescatori in Stresa, Italy offers specialties of lake fish with stunning views and a long history going back. Dine in an exquisite setting over two gardens with lake walk separating them and exquisite fragrances from the jasmine, oleanders and more, and an interior dining room of cool terracotta and stone brick arches with wooden ceilings. Ristorante La Pescheria offers beautifully presented meals, with seafood and pasta dishes to die for and memorable lake fish specialties enjoyed with stunning Italian wines. The also cater to groups, banquets, business events and ceremonies with special menus throughout the season.READ MORE

Bed and Breakfast Campino in Stresa, Italy offers a natural environment for a relaxed holiday and there's a double room, single room and extra large double room all with private bathrooms and toiletries including breakfast. All rooms are cleaned everyday, and linen and towels are supplied, they also have beds for babies, it's ideal for couples and family stays. Bed and Breakfast Campino offers a rich breakfast every day before you head out exploring and enjoying all that this beautiful lake area has to offer, it's the perfect base, comfortable and relaxing.READ MORE

Stresa Tours offers boat trips on the beautiful Lake Maggiore as well as tours to the Borromean Islands, the Castles of Cannero, or the Lombard shore of the lake to the Brissago in the nearby basin of Switzerland. The fleet of modern boats equipped with every comfort for safe and comfortable navigation on Lake Maggiore and the Swiss basin, and they can cater to groups. Stresa Tours also cater to events on-board so book for a unique team building excursion, or your next onboard party, cocktail party or ceremony, they also cater to weddings, and will take you to the most beautiful and best locations and attractions on the lake.READ MORE

Trattoria Imbarcadero takes you on a culinary journey of the finest and freshest product and traditional dishes of exquisite Italian cuisine, seafood and vegetarian dishes, and have been doing so from generation to generation since 1899. The terrace with views over the lake, the Borromeo Gulf and Stresa offers a heady dining experience for lunch, dinner and romantic candle lit meals in a romantic ambience. The menu is primarily seafood, and with their location on Fisherman Island, the most picturesque of the Borromeo Islands, is the perfect stop when over on a boat tour from Stresa and surrounds, come for a memorable dining experience with views to die for.READ MORE