SURROUNDINGS

Agriturismo Al Motto is a good starting point for the countless destinations the area near Lake Maggiore has to offer. From Motto they are easily accessible by car:

  • the beautiful Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore: Isola Madre, Isola Bella and Isola dei Pescatori,
  • Stresa overlooking Lake Maggiore with its famous lakefront enhanced by historic and monumental hotels
  • The majestic Villa Taranto Botanical Gardens also overlook Lake Maggiore.
  • The Valgrande National Park
  • Cannero Lago Maggiore, with its romantic castles
  • The Vigezzo Valley also known as the Valley of the Painters.
  • Macugnaga, front row seat to admire the majestic Monte Rosa massif
  • The upper Formazza Valley with its Toce Waterfall
  • The Veglia-Devero Nature Park
  • Premia Spa

Borromean Islands

The Borromean Islands are an archipelago of three islands nestled in the picturesque waters of Lake Maggiore overlooking Stresa and Pallanza. … With 10 terraces sloping down to the lake,Isola Bella now has the most beautiful Baroque-style garden in Europe and can be fully visited.

Villa Taranto

Villa Taranto is a villa based in Verbania. The main body houses the prefecture of the province of Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, while the gardens are used as a botanical garden. … The gardens, home to more than 20,000 botanical species and covering an area of about 160,000 m², are traversed by 7 km of avenues.

Valgrande

Val Grande National Park, a stone’s throw from Lake Maggiore, is the largest wilderness area in Italy. It is less than 100 km from Milan and 150 km from Turin. A unique, out-of-this-world valley, dominated by silence, where nature is queen. A sanctuary of the environment, to be frequented with absolute respect.

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