Orta San Giulio holidays, Lake Orta Self catering holiday homes in Orta San Giulio
Orta San Giulio sits on the east bank of Lake Orta and is the main town with a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants and just 90 miuntes from Milan. A very pretty lakeside village that looks on to the historical island of San Giulio with its elegant houses such as Villa Tallone that hosts the Festival of Ancient Music in June each year.
| Key facts... | |
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| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✘ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Malpensa (44km) |
| Nearest train station | Orta Miasino (14km) |
Featured villas in Orta San Giulio
Renting a villa or apartment in San Maurizio d'Opaglio provides some breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The local amenities are all within walking distance although you will need a car to get around. Holiday rentals in Orta San Giulio are excellent value for money offering access to all the services and attractions that Lake Orta has to offer.
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Things to see and do
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| Take a boat and explore San Giulio island in the middle of the lake | ✔ |
| Take a day trip and tour the spectacular Lake Maggiore | ✔ |
| Visit the 20 Franciscan chapels of Sacro Monte of Orta | ✔ |
| Skiing on The Mottarone mountain at 1385m - this is the mountain | ✔ |
| Take the funicular from Stresa for views of Lake Maggiore | ✔ |
| Hiking in the Valle Strona starting at Omegna at the northern tip of the lake | ✔ |
| Hores riding stables | ✔ |
| Golg | ✔ |
Our view on holidays in Orta San Giulio
If you want to unwind and get away from it all thenOrta San Giulio is a good place to rent a holiday home as it allows you explore the local area of Lake Orta and the Italian Lake District at your own pace.
