About
A fairytale island with a baroque palace and stunning terraced gardens where white peacocks roam
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a storybook
- A fairytale island that feels like a real-life fairytale
- Feels like a floating masterpiece
Must try
- Explore the Palazzo Borromeo and its gardens
- See the white peacocks roaming the gardens
- Explore the grottoes decorated with shells
- Visit the Teatro Massimo
- Admire the Baroque palace
Pro tips
- Take a ferry or taxi boat from Stresa
- Accessible by boat from Verbania or Baveno
- Arrive early for the best light and fewer crowds
- Book tickets online in advance to avoid queues
- Consider a combined ticket for multiple islands
Good to know
- The island closes for winter on November 8th
- Can get quite busy, especially in peak season
- Entry fee is around 20-27 Euros
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (2067 reviews)