The Great Lakes of Italy – a popular tourist destination. A holiday on Garda, Como and Maggiore are considered even more prestigious than on the coast. In this article we will tell you about the last lake of the whole Trinity. Few tours in Italy offer their customers the opportunity to see this blue pearl of the Alps. And for good reason. It is said: “If you have a heart and a shirt, sell the shirt and soothe his soul – visit Lago Maggiore”. It is the second largest lake in Italy. More his area only Garda. There is a lake on the border of Switzerland and Italy. In fact, the national border lies exactly on the surface of the water. On the Swiss side there are resorts like Locarno, where are the best balneological country, and the old Ascona. Near the shores of lake Maggiore, Lugano, turbulent life called Europe's Rio de Janeiro. But in this article we will not depict the resorts of Switzerland. Talk about the Italian part of lake Maggiore. How to get there, where to stay and what to see – see below.
The name of the Lago Maggiore translated from Italian as "Large Lake". The name of the pond speaks for itself: it stretches from North to South by as much as sixty-six kilometers. The lake was formed by an ancient glacier, which descended from the Alps and plowed the valley, saprudin your pond moraine. This explains the narrowness of Como, with its steep and abrupt banks. At its widest point, the lake spreads over ten kilometres. The water is very deep (maximum rate of 375 meters) – after all, the glacial tongue slid on the tectonic fault. In lake Maggiore the water is very clean due to the constant circulation. This pond is located on an altitude of almost two hundred meters above sea level. The lake area is 212,5 square kilometers, which displays Maggiore on the second place after the Garda. In the reservoir flows into and flows out of the navigable river Ticino (a tributary of the Po). Lake Maggiore on the world map is divided two European countries. Switzerland, more precisely, the Canton of Ticino belongs to just about twenty percent of the pond (North). But in the Italian part of the lake forms the border – between the provinces. The Eastern shore belongs Maggiore, Lombardy, and Western – the Piedmont. Traditionally, the reservoir can be divided into two parts-upper and lower. The first starts near the borders of Switzerland, near the town of Cannobio and Verbania extends to. The lower Rome – the area lying South of an imaginary line overlooking lake Maggiore - Castelletto Sopra Ticino in Piedmont.
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From the North of lake Maggiore (Italy) close to the high of the Lombard Alps. They form the climate of the reservoir. It is soft, warm, but unpredictable. Of course, the Alpine peaks provide a solid barrier to the cold northerly winds. But sometimes accumulated in the high canyons of ice-cold air erupts in a heated lake basin, causing storms. The locals say that blew Maggiore (North wind) or Mergozzo (Western). But this is an emergency. And usually the lake is famous for its wonderful mild and warm climate. The water surface does not freeze in winter. The water level in the lake depends on the season and ranges from four meters. Its maximum fill Maggiore reaches in June – at a time of melting glaciers that feed Ticino and other smaller rivers. The tourist season lasts from may to October. Although in this period vacationers are not immune from unexpected storms. Prevailing winds is Tramontana. She blows in the first half of light day from the lake to the shore. After lunch, the Tramontana is replaced by inverna that before sunset usablenet on the water surface, light ripples.
Tours to Italy offer travelers from Russia tour in the capital of Lombardy is Milan, or the chief city of Piedmont is Turin. To reach lake Maggiore from these two points is not too difficult. Independent travelers can advise this route. To Milan you can catch a regular flight "Alitalia" and «Aeroflot». From the capital of Lombardy bus ride to the resorts of lake Maggiore. There are railway branch, ending in the coastal town of Verbania. The path from the North to be more elaborate. First you need to get on the plane to Lucerne, Basel or Zurich. Lugano also has an airport, but there's no flights from Russia. But from various Swiss cities can be reached by train to lying on the shores of lake Maggiore, Locarno or Bellinzona in just three hours. And from there you can cross the border with Italy on the bus (quick and cheap) or on a comfortable cruise ship (glamorous and chic). The main port in the southern part of the lake – Verbania. All the resorts on the coast are connected by a wonderful network of roads. The steep Bank of the lake people have long bored tunnels. So, the journey on a regular Shuttle bus from one point to another can be considered a fascinating tour.
The Mild climate and rich waters of the fish resulted in the fact that these places were inhabited for a very long time. It is unknown how called the lake these Celtic tribes. But when here came the Legionnaires of Ancient Rome, they were impressed by the size of the reservoir. Therefore, they called it Lacus Maximus. In Latin it means the Greatest of the Lake. The Romans surrounded the pond, a beautiful road which fragments have been preserved to the present day. In the Middle ages the name of the lake changed. Because the shore was thickly covered with fragrant verbena, and call it steel Verbano. In the early nineteenth century Napoleon's troops made a brilliant crossing of the Alps. The French had strengthened and equipped the old road, making it convenient for coaches. The mild climate of the lake began to beckon on its shores, the Italian aristocracy. The rich built luxurious villas and palaces. Modest the name of the lake Verbano did not reflect the greatness of their homes. So I remembered the old Roman name of the pond. It pereinachili on the Italian language and began to sound like Lago Maggiore. Now on the banks of the lake has increased tourism, which gave the local aristocrats. But on the cliffs towering far more ancient feudal castles. In inaccessible areas, steep banks, clinging monasteries. And on the islets lies the luxurious palaces of the nobles and representatives of the papal Curia.
Where is stay with it, giving an unforgettable vacation, lake? Maggiore is dotted with resorts, each of which is unique. Whether you are on the Lombard side or on the Piedmontese shore – all will be well. The hotel infrastructure on the lake is well developed. But there is one thing. Hotels in Italy can not be called budget. And on lake Maggiore, where relaxation is considered prestigious, the prices go up – especially in the tourist season. But what a variety of maps. You can even live on the Islands of Borromeo. However such a pleasure would cost twenty three thousand rubles per night. A lot of the hotels are situated in two resort towns – Verbania and Stresa. Demanding clients can be advised a five-star hotel "Villa e Palazzo Aminta” or “Grand majestic”. Great choice of accommodation provides local “Quartet”: “Belvedere”, “Anchor” and others. Prices range from five to seven thousand rubles. Do not be afraid to stay at “Troika”. Hotels «Albergo, Sand d Oro”, “Aquadolce” and “Il Chiostro” in Verbania – a great balance between price and quality of services. Room rates in such hotels-about three thousand roubles. In the summer months are camping. They can stay just with the machine. Campings rent mobile homes, vans.
A visit to this largest Alpine body of water is notable not only for natural beauty. Saturation of historical and cultural attractions of lake Maggiore, not inferior to Milan, Turin or Verona. The lake is a wonderful symbiosis of lush tropical nature and human ingenuity. Palaces and villas beautifully fit into the landscape. Excursion to lake Maggiore would be complete without a visit to the Islands. Of special popularity the archipelago Borromeo Isola with bell (it is the Palace of the cardinal), Pescatori, Madre, San Giovanni and the tiny Scola della Malghera. But the Islands will be discussed below. It should be mentioned that the lake shore is also no shortage of palaces, villas, and wonderful Botanical gardens. A beach holiday on the background of these miracles recedes into the background. And nature that enriched Maggiore rocky and scenic shores, has not created conditions for it. The beaches are mostly artificial terraces above the water surface. But excellent conditions for Hiking and Cycling. On a small tourist boat, yacht or a boat you can take a fascinating journey on lake Maggiore.
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