Local Guide in Stresa -    Micaela Lucini

Explore Stresa's beauties with a local tour guide! Micaela is a licensed private guide operating in Stresa, lake Maggiore and Orta.

Stresa is a gorgeous town located on the western shore of beautiful lake Maggiore. Once a fishermen's village, the town houses nowadays many elegant hotels and is one of the most important tourist destinations in northern Italy. 

Stresa is a delightful little town  overlooking the most atractive part of lake Maggiore: the spectacular Borromeo gulf.

In this water mirror set among Verbania, Baveno and Stresa the Borromean islands the highlights of lake Maggiore find their ideal location: regal and isola Bella with its historic Borromeo palace anf the Italianate gardens; picturesque isola Pescatori; isola Madre, a cosy oasis of tranquility with a renowned botanical garden and an old mansion.

The town is located at the foot of Mount Mottarone, that can be reached by car, a stunning place with beautiful views. 

The nice pedestrianized town centre is very lively with its colourful shops and several venues, particularly Cadorna square, the cosy salotto of the town. The nice lakeside promenade offers amazing views and gives the chance to admire the big Stresa hotels, among them the historic Grand Hotel des Iles Borromées and the Regina Palace, that , with their splendour, bring us back to La Belle Epoque atmosphere.

Touring Stresa and the Borromean islands with local guide Micaela:

stresaguide@gmail.com    phone +39 3474418679