Lake Como
Italian Lakes
Our Italian Lakes span the northern Italian regions of Lombardy , Piedmont
and the Veneto and placed as they are to the south of the Alps and to the north of the Po Valley they naturally possess a charming ambience of the vibrant coolness associated with the Alps but enlivened by the warmth of the South . The landscape is one of deep blue waters surrounded by greenish�blue tinged mountains , often snow�capped . On the shores of the lakes and the lower slopes of the hills you find a profusion of lemons and olives , chestnuts and palms , magnolias and camellias . Pretty villages with rustic stone and wood houses hug the sheltered bays and fishing boats still moor next to sailing boats . Wrought�iron balconies and colourful shutters adorn gaily�painted houses with terracotta roofs . Dining is usually al fresco in the summer months and a magical atmosphere is created with the lapping of the waters and the twinkling of the lights around the lake and in the hills above . We offer you the undisputed beautiful lakes of Maggiore , Como and Garda and also offer the smaller , quieter lakes of Orta , Lugano and Iseo , well�worth exploring in their own right . Each lake has its own character and atmosphere , distinctive topography , architecture and style . The close proximity to Milan and Verona means that you can visit quite easily for just a weekend or short break as well as a longer holiday . The region boasts the two great cultural cities of Milan and Verona , both within easy reach of the Lakes but also several less well�known but artistically interesting cities such as Bergamo , Brescia , Pavia and Mantua , a little bit further afield but worth exploring .
Pallanza , Lake Maggiore
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