The Lakes of Italy
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Celebrated
for centuries for their great natural beauty, the Italian Lakes, these days, are
for the most part, a romantic medley of mountains, forests, lakeside villas and
mild-weathered resorts. The big three - Como, Garda and Maggiore are well-known,
slightly less well-known are Iseo and Orta.
Como
takes most of the scenic plaudits, being the most dramatic of the lakes. The
best thing to do is to take a tour of the lake by boat.
Maggiore
is a must, if only to visit the Isle Borromee, an archipelago in the lake.
Garda
is the largest of the Italian Lakes, its landscapes divided between gentle
plains in the south and tree covered hills and mountains in the north. You
really need a car to do the lakes justice!
