One Day in Stresa from Milan

You don't need a car to escape from the business, the traffic, the congestion, the fog in wintertime and the humid heat, in summer, of the city to a beautiful world of lakes, mountains, castles and good food: just take the train and, sometimes, the boat as recommended in the following itinerary. This trip is especially recommended during spring or autumn when you can leave the fog and cold of Milan and reach the sunny lakefront views in the mild climate of the Lake Maggiore. In Stresa, trolling over the stone patchwork walks of Corso Italia you can gaze to your right and see the majesty of the massive lake. Towering Swiss Alps seem to encircle you in their beauty and silhouetted shapes. The islands of Isola Bella, Pescatori and Madre look like green oases in the flat waters of Maggiore. On the left, you can stroll by some of the grandest European hotels each adorned with flowered balconies, ornate, and the pampered lawns. This is a guide to a one-day visit to Stresa, the on Lake Maggiore.