Italian Lakes Holidays
Italian Lakes apartments, cottages, hotels and villas
Island
How To Get There
There are several direct flights from the UK to airports in Milan.
From Leeds Bradford you can fly to Milan Bergamo with Jet2. You can also fly from Manchester with Ryanair.
From Milan Linate you can fly from Gatwick with Easyjet, and from Heathrow with British Airways and Alitalia.
Easyjet flights from Bristol, Edinburgh and Gatwick, and British Airways flights from Heathrow, Birmingham and Manchester go to Milan Malpensa.
You can fly from Dublin, Glasgow, Liverpool, Bournemouth, Manchester, Stansted, East Midlands, Newcastle, Bristol and Luton to Milan Orso Al Serio with Ryanair.
At A Glance
Where the Lombard rises into the Alps liesa string of deepest blue lakes which have long been popular with the well-heeled Milanese.
Direct flights are available to Milan (all airports) and Bergamo.
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Resorts
Bellagio, Como
More infoWith a jumble of streets, restaurants and shops, this lively town on Lake Como has appeal for all. We recommend boat and bike tours to see the town from all angles.
Laglio, Como
More infoLaglio is a small municipality at the south western end of the Lake Como. For many, Laglio was put on the map in 2002, when the actor George Clooney settled down there.
Varenna, Como
More infoVarenna is built upon a rock at the foot of a mountain which rises almost vertically above it, leaving the skeleton of a ruined ancient castle exposed to the sky.
Verbania, Novara
More infoVerbania bills itself as "A garden on the lake": this is the image of itself with which Verbania, welcomes visitors. Gardens and parks are a major attraction, an ideal destination for those seeking a relaxing holiday with, as backdrop, the breathtaking beauty of Lake Maggiore.
Viggiu, Varese
More infoThought to have been founded by Julius Caesar, Viggiu is now famous for it's churches and the group of local artists who are known for their skill with stone carving.
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The Insider
Regional Food
Local specilaities include Minestra di frittata (pancake soup) and Zuppa pavese (a clear soup with egg and bread). Agnolotti e ravioli is stuffed with truffles or spinach and is highly recommended. Elsewhere, fresh fish is a feature of most menus.
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