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Isola dei Pescatori

Isola dei Pescatori

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Location: Stresa, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

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1. Lake Maggiore – Stresa Town Center loop from Stresa

9.26km

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2. Pallanza Lakeside Promenade – Baveno Pier loop from Pallanza

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03:46

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3. Isola Bella Gardens – Lake Maggiore loop from Pallanza

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04:40

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Paul

August 21, 2025

Isola dei Pescatori (Isola Superiore) "The Fishermen's Island" on Lake Maggiore
Isola dei Pescatori, also known as Fishermen's Island or Isola Superiore, is the only permanently inhabited island.
Its characteristic alleys and houses with long balconies for drying fish, the small village square, the tree-lined promenade, and the main street make it one of the most romantic and picturesque spots on the lake.
Also characteristic is the small market selling local handicrafts, which attracts many tourists.
Text / Source: Lago-Maggiore.de
lago-maggiore.de/ausflugsziele/borromaeische-inseln.html

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Paul

August 21, 2025

Isola Pescatori, Lake Maggiore
Isola dei Pescatori (Fishermen's Island), also called Isola Superiore (Upper Island), is one of the Borromean Islands in Lake Maggiore. Located in the municipality of Stresa, it is the only island in the lake that has been permanently inhabited since the beginning of the 14th century.
The elongated island stretches approximately 350 meters from northwest to southeast and is about 100 meters wide at its widest point. The 3.4-hectare area is home to a fishing village in the southeast. An old avenue characterizes the northwest of the island. The harbor is located on the island's southern shore. There, fishermen have moorings for their boats, some of which are protected by a high stone wall. It also houses piers for water taxis and passenger boats. Isola dei Pescatori had 208 inhabitants in 1971, but by the last census (2001), the number had dropped to just 57.
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The island's most striking building is the parish church, dedicated to Saint Victor (San Vittore). The multi-story houses feature characteristic long balconies, on whose railings fish is traditionally dried. The harbor entrance is protected by a life-size statue of the Praying Madonna.
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Bloti

August 7, 2025

A very beautiful little island with many small alleys. Definitely worth a visit 🤗

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Location: Stresa, Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Piedmont, Italy

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Isola dei Pescatori

1. Lake Maggiore – Stresa Town Center loop from Stresa

2. Pallanza Lakeside Promenade – Baveno Pier loop from Pallanza

3. Isola Bella Gardens – Lake Maggiore loop from Pallanza

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