Lago Maggiore
stresa
A jet-set resort in season, but a quiet village the rest of the year.  I stayed in a great B&B with a good restorante both owned by the same people. GOOD base for the area.
isola dei pescatori
This island is the real Lago Maggiore and should be visited with a local meal in mind, adding ample time to walk the village and to visit the local parish church dating back a millennium.  The island is also known as Isola Superiore and has a population of 32.
the walk to Baveno
Began an unplanned walk to get some good photos of the islands- unaware I would end up in Baveno 9 km (6 miles) away...       well worth it
isola bella
The Isola Bella is ever present when in Stresa or Baveno and with the Island Boat Service between the two towns and the islands, you'll stop at both Isola Bella and Isola Pescatori. I chose not to get off on this island since only the small town was open..
historical
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