Monte Isola

Monte Isola is the big green island in the middle of the lake, one of the largest inhabited lake islands in Europe. There are no private cars here: you get around on foot, by bike or on the minibus linking the villages.

What to see

• Peschiera Maraglio: the fishing village where boats from Sulzano dock, with nets drying and traditional boats.
• Sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola: at the top of the island, with views over the whole lake.
• Carzano and Siviano: waterside villages linked by paths through olive and chestnut trees.
• Rocca Martinengo: the medieval tower above the northern part of the island.

Good to know

The most frequent ferries leave from Sulzano and Sale Marasino. A bike ride around the island is about nine kilometres. Read our guide to getting there and visiting.