Piedmont Ports – The Stresa Dock
Within the area of the Borromean Gulf, with deep waters and a wide inlet that makes it easy for boats to access, is the POld Garden. The entire port area lacks any safety facilities for recreational boating. The entrance is marked by red and green towers, and next to it are several landing ramps with mooring rings for small boats. The area experiences heavy traffic from scheduled and private boats, which create disruptive waves. The new infrastructure, currently under construction, will offer numerous moorings and services for recreational boating. A water taxi service shuttles between the Borromean Islands and provides connections to all other towns on Lake Maggiore. It is possible to reach any destination with a public or private pier from the lake, provided there is asuitable mooring available. Transportation services are also organized for meetings and conferences.
Stresa is situated in a scenic location at the foot of Mottarone. Its numerous villas, parks, gardens, flower-lined lakeside promenade, and the Borromean Islands make Stresa one of the most important resort towns on Lake Maggiore. A variety of cultural, sporting, and social events attract numerous tourists. The Stresa and Lake Maggiore Music Weeks are undoubtedly a major event on the European classical music festival scene, featuring performances by internationally renowned artists every year. Stresa is also a starting point for scenic excursions.
The area is partly coastal, partly island, partly hilly, and partly mountainous. The coastal part, overlooking Lake Maggiore, includes the historic center of Stresa and the hamlet of Carciano; the island part comprises three of the four Borromean Islands. Stresa is connected to the ski resort and the botanical garden by a cable car divided into two sections: the first section runs from Stresa to the Alpinia Garden, while the second section ascends from the Alpinia Garden to Mottarone, where several ski lifts are located.
The lakeside promenade is lined with hotels, restaurants, and private residences, and there are several public beaches. The beaches with amenities are theLido di Carciano, Villa Pallavicino, and Spiaggia Regina – Lido Blu.
