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Lakes in Italy
There are around 31 Lakes in Italy. Some of the lakes worth notice are listed below :-
Lake Como - Lake Como is in the northern Italian Lakes District. Lake Como lies between Milan and the border of Switzerland. Its southern tip is about 40km north of Milan. It is surrounded by mountains and hills. This is the most popular lake in Italy. It is known as "Lago di Como" in Italian. It is also the deepest one. Lake Como is shaped like an inverted Y giving it a long perimeter. There are many beautiful villas and resort villages around the lake and hiking paths and boat trips to be explored. Lake Como is a romantic travel destination and great for photography.
July and August are the most crowded months. Spring and fall are the best times to visit as it is less crowded and the weather is usually pleasant. During the winter, some services may be closed, but you can ski in the mountains nearby.
Lake Iseo(also called Sebino) - This lake is said to be formed at the bottom of a glacier of Val Camonica. It lies at the altitude of 185 m. and has a surface area of 62 square km. It possesses the biggest island of the Italian lakes, called Monte Isola. The mild climate of the lake shores permits the cultivation of olives, vineyards and orchards.
Lake Endine -
Come to this lake and on its shore find the churches of San Pietro in Vincoli (11-12th century) and San Carlo, built for the Stuarts in 1618. On the other shore is the fascinating Monasterolo del Castello, a small medieval town with a magnificent 18th century parish church and, just outside the town, the eponymous castle which dates back to before the year 1000 AD.
Lake Idro - Lake Idro is one of the highest lakes in Lombardy. It is long and narrow and is famous for trout fishing. It is completely surrounded by mountains and its waters are of a beautiful deep blue color. The lake's shape and the surrounding mountains make it worth a mention.
Lake Maggiore- If you want to experience boating and travelling between the Swiss and Italian towns, then choose Lake Maggiore for it. Dedicated shoppers will like its discount outlets and the smart shops of posh Stresa. The Borromean Islands are worth an entire day, with an over-the-top palace, gardens and a fishing town on its own little island.
Lake Garda - This biggest lake is best for bringing in your children because it got a theme park. Meanwhile, you can enjoy the castles at Sirmeone and Malcesine, and the revolving aerial tramway up Monte Baldo. Wine regions of Valpolicella and Bardolino are added attractions on Lago di Garda.
Lake Orta - Not that much popular or happening, this lake has the calibre to be rated a good one. A medieval town and a single island where silence is almost assured are its attractions. Stay in the convent-turned-luxury-hotel near this lake. The Allesi factory store in Omegna, at the northern end of Lago d'Orta, is a major draw for design mavens.
Choose any lake and you will be able to find lodging, dining, car rentals and boat trips. Trains run from Milan's Centrale station to towns on Garda, Como and Maggiore, and getting around the three larger lakes is easy by the regular lake steamers and faster hydrofoils.