Lake Maggiore offers visitors a wealth of activities and sights to enjoy whatever your age. With plenty to do during your Lake Maggiore holiday, whether you’re six or sixty six, it’s a great all year round holiday destination in a stunning part of Italy. With great beaches to relax on in the Summer, wonderful villages to visit in the Spring, skiing to enjoy in the Winter and some stunning walks in the Autumn, Lago Maggiore really does cater for all tastes whatever time of year to choose to visit!

To help you make the most of your stay on Lake Maggiore, Bookings For You has put together a Lake Maggiore travel guide, packed full of information about all the things to see and do during your Lake Maggiore holiday. Our Lake Maggiore travel guide can provide restaurant recommendations, guidance on how to keep the children entertained, or can simply let you know the ‘must see’ sights in the area. Whatever you are interested in, we hope that our Lake Maggiore holiday guide will be able to provide the answers you need during your stay in your Italian Lakes villa or apartment.

Just click on the relevant Lake Maggiore travel guide image below to find information about the exciting Italian Lakes holiday activities you could enjoy in and around the Lake Maggiore area.

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Cycling around Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore has plenty for cycling enthusiasts to enjoy. For those looking to enjoy cycling Italian Lakes roads and mountains, I can definitely recommend that you cycle Lake Maggiore. There are plenty of opportunities for both road and mountain biking around Lake Maggiore. And with the lake road typically wider than around Lake Como, and quieter than Lake Garda, it's a more popular spot amongst road cyclists. If you're looking to enjoy a spot of road cycling on Lake Maggiore, you will be pleased to read that the main road around the lake road tends to be nice and flat. Serious cyclists may...

Family holidays

Lake Maggiore holidays offer offer a true all year round option for families. Whether your children are 3 months, 3 years or 13 years old, there is plenty to entertain them, whatever their age. In the summer, most children are happy their Lake Maggiore holidays on the beaches by the lake or in one of the lidos. And in bad weather, if they still want to go swimming the lido at Locarno has indoor pools. Plus there are indoor pools in Luino, or at Chiasso where there are also water slides, separate children's pool and jacuzzi. (www.california-acquapark.ch) Another option if they like the water...

Italian Lakes Weather

It's notoriously difficult to try and predict the weather patterns in the Italian Lakes. The Italian Lakes weather varies enormously and you certainly can't guarantee what it will be like at any time of year. However we hope to give you at least an indication of some of the usual Lake Como weather patterns and an overview of the average Lake Maggiore weather conditions to help you plan your stay in this beautiful area of Italy. Overall, Italian Lakes weather tends to be mild with nearly 2300 hours of sunshine to enjoy each year. Holidaymakers will quickly see evidence of this from the wonderful...

Lake Maggiore beaches

There are some fantastic beaches on Lake Maggiore. We hope that this guide will help you to find the Lake Maggiore beaches nearest to you. Whilst some rental villas offer guests the luxury of a swimming pool, having access to a pool really isn't a necessity in this area of Italy. The crystal clear lake waters are wonderful for swimming in reaching a pleasant 20 to 22 degrees across July and August. Holidaymakers will find that there are numerous beaches on Lake Maggiore dotted along its shores. You are frequently able to park on the roadside and gain access to a smaller Lake Maggiore beach,...

Lake maggiore dining out

Lake Maggiore is a wonderful place for food lovers to visit. Hopefully our dining guide will ensure that you sample some of the best food that the region has to offer in some of the best restaurants around the lake. Lake Maggiore has a wealth of restaurants to choose from to suit all tastes and budgets. Bookings For You aim to help you find some of the best Lake Maggiore restaurants to dine at during your stay. Situated on the Eastern shore of Lake Maggiore, the town of Luino has a wealth of restaurants to choose from each offering fantastic Italian food at reasonable prices. In the centre...

Lake Maggiore golf courses

There are dozens of golf courses throughout Italy. However they are certainly most abundant in the North of the country. In fact, there are 45 courses to enjoy in Lombardy alone. When golfers think of playing a round of golf in the Italian Lakes, the Lake Como golf courses usually spring to mind first. However, there are a number of good Lake Maggiore golf courses to be enjoyed, with an array of courses to suit all abilities. With every course set in beautiful surroundings and with many with superb lake views, it will be hard to keep your eye on the hole! The first of these Lake Maggiore golf...

Lake Maggiore museums

There are a number of museums in Lake Maggiore. In fact, with an extremely eclectic mix of Lake Maggiore museums, there should certainly be something to meet everyone's tastes and interests whether it's modern art, sport, history or even transport. European Museum of Transport The first of the Lake Maggiore museums, located in Ranco, guides you through the history of transport from the beginning of the XIX century to today in an open air park. There is a definite emphasis here on trains, perfect for the rail enthusiast! Admission is free although there is the opportunity to make a donation...

Lake Maggiore Sightseeing

Visitors are spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing on Lake Maggiore. With a whole host of things to do in Lake Maggiore and stunning Lake Maggiore sights to see and visit, there is plenty to enjoy during your stay. Well worth a visit on Lake Maggiore are the towns of Luino, Cannobio, Cannero, Stresa, Ascona and Arona. Sightseeing on Lake Maggiore is not complete without visiting the Borromeo Islands during your stay. Isola Madre is the largest of the Borromeo Islands and its gardens are beautiful. Isola Madre is famous for its azalea, rhododendron, and camellia blossoms as well as...

Lake Maggiore skiing

Whilst Lake Maggiore skiing might not be the first option that comes to mind when you're planning a skiing holiday, it offers several options for both the serious skiier and novice. Lake Maggiore skiing also offers a low cost way of trying skiing for the first time or a way to experience a less intense ski holiday, combining days on the slopes with days spent visiting the towns and villages round the lakeside. You'll also be guaranteed some absolute wonderful lake views from the ski Lake Maggiore resorts. On the Eastern banks of Lake Maggiore is Passo Forcora. This has a practice run with a...

Lake Maggiore spa breaks

For those looking to pamper themselves during their stay on Lake Maggiore, there are a number of facilities offering relaxing spa treatments. Opened in 2013, is a fantastic new spa situated within the lido at Locarno. Offering the height of luxury and pampering in a fantastic lakeside setting, it is certainly the largest and most modern spa on the lake. For more information on prices and to book treatments, please take a look at their website - www.lidospa-locarno.ch. Alternatively, further back from the lake, through the mountains that border the Western side of Lake Maggiore is the spa...

Lake Maggiore Watersports

There are a growing number of Lake Maggiore water sports to enjoy during your stay. Moreover, the lack of speed restrictions on Lake Maggiore and the relative quietness of the lake make it a great place to enjoy activities such as water-skiing, sailing and kite-surfing. Maccagno is the one of the best spots on to enjoy Lake Maggiore watersports such as windsurfing, sailing and kitesurfing. There is a sailing school in Maccagno as well as another further south at Cerro di Laveno www.scuolavela.ch. You can also rent boats for the half day, full day or for a few days from here. If you're just...

Outdoor pursuits around Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore is a fantastic holiday destination for those who enjoy the outdoors and an active lifestyle. There are loads of superb opportunities to enjoy outdoor pursuits, ranging from 'tamer' options for children and teenagers to more heart-stopping activities for the thrill-seekers out there! We have included a selection of these activities in this guide. Canyoning www.indepthoutthere.com offer canyoning for everyone in the rivers that run from the mountains into the lake. They offer canyoning experiences for family and beginners to advanced and heli tours for thrill seekers. Prices...

Shopping around Lake Maggiore

Lake Maggiore has a surprising amount in store for shopaholics! Hopefully our guide will help you find the best outlet malls, designer boutiques and lakeside markets. There are several markets in the many villages along the lake, the most famous of which is the market in Luino that dates back to 1541. This is the biggest weekly market in Europewith 356 market stalls lining the main roads in town. Held on a Wednesday all year round, it draws bargain hunters from as far away as Germany, Holland and Switzerland. Market Days: Monday 8 - 1 Portovaltravaglia       ...

Travel information for Lake Maggiore

We all know that travelling can be stressful. However hopefully our Lake Maggiore travel guide will help take the stress out of your travel arrangements. Your holiday should certainly go nice and smoothly if you're up to speed on all the Lake Maggiore travel information you need ahead of your stay. Lake Maggiore is served by three main airports - Milan Malpensa, Milan Linate and Milan Bergamo. The nearest of these is Milan Malpensa which is approximately an hours drive from all the properties that Bookings For You offer holidaymakers in this area. Milan Linate tends to be around ninety minutes...

Walking and Hiking around Lake Maggiore

If hiking is your cup of tea, then you won't find many better places to holiday than Lake Maggiore. On the Eastern side of the lake, Val Veddasca just north of Dumenza is ideal walking territory. It includes the Passo della Forcora (m 1179) where you will find tracks and paths for excursions of various levels of difficulty surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. There are many paths you can use to hike through the valleys, choosing them based on their level of difficulty and whether you're going alone or taking your family with you. Whatever your choice of Lake Maggiore hiking routes, however,...