The Italian Lakes Region
The Italian lakes stretch from Piedmont to Lombardy, fed by glacial waters from the Alps in northern Italy. This region has been the summer escape for the rich and famous for centuries – from ancient Roman writers like Pliny the Younger to modern day moguls and celebrities (George Clooney, Richard Branson and Silvio Berlusconi, just to name a few!).
Americans may have heard of Lake Como but by and large, they overlook this pretty alpine region. It's Italians and select savvy Europeans who know and love these freshwater lakes! If you want the ultimate relaxing getaway or need a vacation from your vacation, head north to Italy's peaceful lake region.
Here you'll find bright blue glacial lakes, quaint old-world villages and sleek riviera boats. You can sail, island hop, hike or have a romantic sunset dinner at a lakeside cafe. The pretty Italian lakes district, with its mild climate, romantic waterfront and lush vegetation, is bound to make you fall in love.
Now the only question is… which lake to visit?