Stresa Holiday Packages

Holidays To Stresa

A Stresa holiday is the perfect recipe for rest and relaxation. This charming town gives you a sense of old-world decadence as well as beautiful views of the tranquil Lake Maggiore.

Stresa holiday packages often include longer stints in nearby Milan or Turin, so just make sure you schedule in enough time to fully explore this little lakeside gem.

Things to Do in Stresa

Stresa holidays tend to be contemplative and relaxing. An adventure in Stresa may be as simple as sitting at a café along the Piazza Cadorna, watching the gorgeous sunrise over the lake. As with the writings of Ernest Hemingway, who recovered from a war wound in Stresa, sometimes the quietest moments can be the most exhilarating.

Spend long, relaxing afternoons wandering along the cobblestone streets of Stresa. Take a stroll around the lake or see it from a different angle from the city’s old-time cable car. If your feet still feel like walking, introduce them to the nearby Parco della Villa Pallavicino or the Giardino Botanico Alpinia.

Not far out of the city, you can also view one of the most stunning buildings in the Lake Maggiore area: the Palazzo Borromeo. This palace, built in the baroque style, boasts a ten-tiered garden filled with gorgeous plant life and numerous peacocks. The walls of the palace boast works by Rubens, Titian, Van Dyck and other masters.

The town of Stresa itself is small enough that you can easily walk along its streets from one activity to the next. However, if you are interested in visiting Milan or Turin, book one of Wotif’s Stresa car hire deals. These two major cities offer more entertainment and excitement when it’s time to give the quiet life of Stresa a little rest.

Shopping, Dining & Nightlife

If you want to find some Stresa deals and get your shopping on, make your way to the promenade, where you’ll find a variety of little shops. For more serious shopping, you might want to head out of town. Milan and Turin are both excellent shopping destinations, but nearby Verbania also offers up many great buys

Stresa won’t disappoint on the comestibles front. Whether you want to sip a cappuccino at an outdoor café or taste authentic Italian, you can certainly find it in Stresa. Many fine dining restaurants maintain the classic, bygone era feel of the city. Try some local specialties of the region, including fritto misto, a mix of fried meats and veggies.

Nightlife tends to be quiet in Stresa. Watch the stars wink awake in the night sky as you linger over dinner and sip an excellent glass of wine. You are in Italy after all, so the vino is second to none. Stresa belongs to the Pidemont region, known for its Barolo, Barbaresco and Dolcetto. Why pick a favourite when you can try a new vintage every night?

What’s Next?

Stresa is a great addition to Milan holidays, and Wotif will score you amazing savings on Stresa packages. Compare prices on Stresa hotels and car hire options so you can soon be drinking in views of Lago Maggiore—and not just on a postcard!