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Stresa : Michelin's recommendations

This holiday resort opposite the Borromee islands has always been popular with artists and writers, but is nowadays a pleasant base for a relaxing holiday, offering all the amenities of a lakeside and winter sports resort (the ski slopes on the side of the Mottarone peak).

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Tourist attractions Stresa : Things to see and do

Isole Borromee

I - 28049 Stresa

These three superb little islands took the name of the Borromee family who had received Lake Maggiore as a fiefdom in the 15C. Charles III occupied Isola Bella in the 17 C and built a palace there that is typical of Lombardy Baroque style and is ..

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Mottarone

I - 28049 Stresa

Dominating Stresa and Lake Maggiore from a height of 1,491m, the Mottarone which is reached up a panoramic toll path, the " strada borromea ", has a superb panoramic view over the lake, the Alps and the massif of Mont Rose.

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Lago Maggiore

I - 28049 Stresa

Its size (212.3km²), majestic, unspoilt beauty, and above all the Borromean Islands in its centre make Lake Maggiore the most famous of Italy's Pre-Alpine lakes. It is fed by the River Tessin, which rises in Switzerland, and its waters change from a ..

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Hotels Stresa

Hotel Astoria

Corso Umberto I 31 I - 28838 Stresa

The Astoria is set on Stresa's lake-side promenade facing the Borromean Islands. It has a nice garden, and offers air-conditioned rooms with Wi-Fi access, satellite TV and panoramic views. Hotel Astoria is just a few minutes' walk from Stresa town c..

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La Palma

Corso Umberto I 33 I - 28838 Stresa

Prix Prices from : 145 €

La Palma enjoys picturesque views over Lake Maggiore in Stresa city centre. Located directly on the lakefront, it is surrounded by a garden and provides free parking. With classic décor, rooms offer a spa bath, a TV with satellite channels and a bal..

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Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees

Corso Umberto 1° I - 28838 Stresa

Prix Prices from : 193 €

This majestic property in Art Nouveau style includes indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa. It is on the shores of Lake Maggiore in Stresa, opposite the Borromean Islands. Grand Hotel Des Iles Borromees offers elegant rooms with LCD TV and mar..

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Restaurants Stresa

Regina Palace

lungolago Umberto I 29 I - 28838 Stresa

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Vicoletto

Vicolo del Poncivo 3 I - 28838 Stresa

A young, motivated management runs this new, small restaurant with a contemporary design. The type of cooking is in line with the restaurant's contemporary atmosphere. Small but pleasant patio.

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Grand Hotel Bristol

lungolago Umberto I 73/75 I - 28838 Stresa

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La Palma

lungolago Umberto I 33 I - 28838 Stresa

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Il Borromeo

lungolago Umberto I 67 I - 28838 Stresa

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Astoria

lungolago Umberto I 31 I - 28838 Stresa

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