Discovering Lake Orta guidebook
City/town information
A medieval town on lake Orta. The hidden gem of the Italian northern lakes. The town centre is mainly pedestrian: the historic town of Orta San Giulio is a peninsula and you can walk all the way around it in a loop.
the island of San Giulio is quite small yet charming and very quiet. You can catch a boat from the main square, they are very frequent. Take a stroll, try the local restaurant, enjoy the view and art in the Basilica church.
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Orta San Giulio
A medieval town on lake Orta. The hidden gem of the Italian northern lakes. The town centre is mainly pedestrian: the historic town of Orta San Giulio is a peninsula and you can walk all the way around it in a loop.
the island of San Giulio is quite small yet charming and very quiet. You can catch a boat from the main square, they are very frequent. Take a stroll, try the local restaurant, enjoy the view and art in the Basilica church.
A busier lake town with. a nice promenade around the lake. Free public beach and great typical huge street market on Thursday mornings.
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Omegna
A busier lake town with. a nice promenade around the lake. Free public beach and great typical huge street market on Thursday mornings.
Sightseeing
A beautiful tranquil place. An ancient pilgrimage site filled with history art and secular exotic plants that were brought over as gifts from pilgrims. There are 24 chapels dedicated to the life and story of St. Francis of Assisi. there is also a beautiful church with stunning view over the lake.
the is the perfect spot for a picnic, there is even a designated area with tables and beautiful trees.
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Sacro Monte di Orta
Via al Sacro MonteA beautiful tranquil place. An ancient pilgrimage site filled with history art and secular exotic plants that were brought over as gifts from pilgrims. There are 24 chapels dedicated to the life and story of St. Francis of Assisi. there is also a beautiful church with stunning view over the lake.
the is the perfect spot for a picnic, there is even a designated area with tables and beautiful trees.
It's super tiny and quiet yet its magical vibes are so special. there are frequent boats from Orta that run every 15/20 minutes.
On the island you can find a restaurant, the beautiful. basilica, the monastery and those typical alleys and architecture that blends history and fairy tales.
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Isola di San Giulio
It's super tiny and quiet yet its magical vibes are so special. there are frequent boats from Orta that run every 15/20 minutes.
On the island you can find a restaurant, the beautiful. basilica, the monastery and those typical alleys and architecture that blends history and fairy tales.
the smaller town just across the lake from Orta San Giulio.
There is a special boat and the. big ones that have regular stops there.
Worth a visit to appreciate the quiet. vibes, the view and getting a different perspective of island and Orta San Giulio:)
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Pella, Piedmont
the smaller town just across the lake from Orta San Giulio.
There is a special boat and the. big ones that have regular stops there.
Worth a visit to appreciate the quiet. vibes, the view and getting a different perspective of island and Orta San Giulio:)
def a place with a view not to miss:). this is super quiet and beautiful!
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MADONNA DEL SASSO
def a place with a view not to miss:). this is super quiet and beautiful!
you cannot miss this if you are lucky to have a beatiful day with clear sky:). Stunning views, fresh. air and mountain vibes!
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Mottarone
you cannot miss this if you are lucky to have a beatiful day with clear sky:). Stunning views, fresh. air and mountain vibes!
this is a great place if you have time for a walk in nature, exquisite view and an historical site:)
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Torre di Buccione
this is a great place if you have time for a walk in nature, exquisite view and an historical site:)
This remote monastery has a fantastic view and special atmosphere
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Convento Monte Mesma Frati Minori
17 Localita Monte MesmaThis remote monastery has a fantastic view and special atmosphere
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Food scene
Venus
50 Piazza Mario Mottanice place to eat especially seafood in Orta San Giulio
Hotel Leon d'Oro
42 Piazza Mario Mottagreat restaurant with. terrace directly on the lake
enoteca re di coppa
32 Piazza Mario Mottagreat place to have wonderful wine testings or pre-dinner drinks:)
Pizzeria La Campana
43 Via GiovanettiThis is the. place if you want to taste authentic Italian pizza:)
fantastic hidden typical gem ....go here for wine drinks and typical local apetitizers :)
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Al Boeuch
28 Via Bersanifantastic hidden typical gem ....go here for wine drinks and typical local apetitizers :)
this is my favorite local cafe in town..here you can have coffe tea drinks snacks and food enjoying the most beautiful view on the island and have zillions of birds friends coming to check if you want to share any crumbs:)
Piccolo Bar
22 Piazza Mario Mottathis is my favorite local cafe in town..here you can have coffe tea drinks snacks and food enjoying the most beautiful view on the island and have zillions of birds friends coming to check if you want to share any crumbs:)
this is a must visit to taste their own blend of coffee and their chocolates and hand made sweets....It's an experience that will enchant you!
The Palace
52 Via Bossithis is a must visit to taste their own blend of coffee and their chocolates and hand made sweets....It's an experience that will enchant you!
This is the only small yet fully stacked store with groceries and any food supplies needed in town.
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Orta market food shop
17 Piazza Mario MottaThis is the only small yet fully stacked store with groceries and any food supplies needed in town.
This is a nice place with great view to have a drink or a meal. you can even play minigolf across the street :)
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Il Pozzo
16 Via PanoramicaThis is a nice place with great view to have a drink or a meal. you can even play minigolf across the street :)
Here you can find local typical delicatessen things and gift with a a taste of the region.
F.Lli Rovera Sergio E Giovanni S.N.C.
4 Largo de GregoriHere you can find local typical delicatessen things and gift with a a taste of the region.
this is the closest supermarket where you can find everything and by the lake...check out the public beach on your way out or have a drink at the cafe!
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CONAD CITY
28 Via Lonate Pozzolothis is the closest supermarket where you can find everything and by the lake...check out the public beach on your way out or have a drink at the cafe!
Filo e Fieno
42 Via Olinaa typical local food and snacks. place
the best handmade ice cream with local produce from their own farm and orchids.
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Agrigelateria
1A Via Domodossolathe best handmade ice cream with local produce from their own farm and orchids.
Neighborhoods
Quarna Sopra
quieter area north of the lake with a great view.