Isola Bella
One of the Borromean Islands on Lake Maggiore, Isola Bella is a small island a short distance from the lakeside town of Stresa, divided between the Borromeo Palace, its Italianate garden, and a compact fishing village. Despite its tiny size, it supports a notable concentration of cafés and restaurants alongside scenic water views in every direction.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population36
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.2 km3.2 mi
Nearest airports
Nearest train stations
Isola Bella: quick answers
Where is Isola Bella?
Isola Bella is in Verbano-Cusio-Ossola, Italy, about 3.5 km2.2 miles in a straight line from Verbania.
How do you get to Isola Bella?
The nearest airport is Ferno (MXP), about 1 hr 7 min away by road. The nearest train station is Mergozzo, about 19 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Isola Bella?
The warmest month is July, averaging 20°C67°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 1°C33°F. The wettest month is October, with about 267 mm10.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Isola Bella?
OpenStreetMap lists 4 museums, 50 restaurants, 18 cafés and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Isola Bella?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Omegna, Varallo Sesia and Pella. Isola Bella is listed among the day trips from Milan.