This is one of the 3 Borromean islands one can visit on Lago Maggiore. The villa is ok but nothing really special. The gardens are quite nice with lots of different types of plants and flowers. There are also peacocks and a few other birds everywhere that will make the visit more lively. If you visit Villa Taranto in Intra,... More

We went to Isola Madre after visiting Isola Bella, and I woul say that Isola Madre is much less interesting. I'm not sure it's worth the time & money that we've spent on it. In addition, we were told the garden had no stairs, so we went with our baby in a stroller, and eventually had to carry it downstairs... More

For me this was by far the highlight of the tour of the Borromean Islands. The gardens were lovely to walk around with lots to see and do, as well as some excellent views across the lake. It is far quieter than Isola dei Pescatore which personally I found a little overcrowded. It was one of the few occasions on... More

We visited this island as the last stop on a ferry day visiting the towns and islands on this part of the lake . The house and gardens were interesting but no where near as interesting as Isola Bella. Still it was worth having a look at. Our only problem ended up being with the ferry service and more specifically... More

This visit joins nicely with a visit to the Borromeo Palace on Isola Bella. It's a very peaceful island with none of the hustle and bustle of Isola Superiore. The gardens are very well kept and the Villa is impressive. You can easily tour all three of the islands (Bella, Madre, and Superiore) in a day with lunch on the... More