Lake Maggiore, Piedmont 670 ft
Beautifully situated on the Gulf of Borromeo
Baveno has been a well-known tourist
resort since the early 19th century,
reflected by the beautiful villas in
the surrounding area. It enjoys lovely
views of the Borromean Islands. There
is a small harbour, an attractive promenade
with lakeside cafés and a profusion
of flowers and oleander trees. There
are regular ferry connections to Pallanza,
Stresa and the Borromean Islands. On
Isola Madre, white peacocks strut in
the botanical gardens. Isola Pescatori
is an old fishing village with good
restaurants, while Isola Bella, perhaps
the best known of the islands, features the magnificent Borromean Palace and beautiful landscaped gardens. Ferries also call at the botanical gardens of Villa Taranto, said to have over 200,000 species of plants and shrubs from around the world.
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