See. Monte Isola Italy’s largest lake island, car-free and ideal for cycling and sightseeing. Carmine↗ A bohemian quarter with colorful streets, bars, and restaurants.
Eat. i Dù dela Contrada↗ A vibrant bar in the Carmine quarter, known for its quirky decor. meat tortellini Local specialty served in a clear broth, found in Valeggio sul Mincio.
Stay. B&B Cà Del Gando Quaint, local B&B in the heart of Brescia's historical center. Ai Ronchi Motor Hotel 4-star hotel located near the city center on the road to Lake Garda. NH Brescia Conveniently located next to the train station with a good breakfast buffet.
The Guardian
Smaller and less visited than Como and Garda, Lake Iseo harbours a gorgeous car-free island ideal for easy-going cycling and sightseeing Rust red and burnt sienna speckle the green mountain rising from Lake Iseo. Golden autumn sunlight shimmers on the water. Monte Isola, Italy’s largest lake island, is a peak of sheer cliffs and dense forest, dotted with old fishing hamlets and hillside village…
The Guardian
The city’s rich history and culture have so far flown under the radar, but its fiercely proud inhabitants are determined to change that We have hardly begun walking before I spot the side alley, curving away from the main road in a patchwork of sunlit yellow walls, shuttered windows and shadowy archways. “What’s up there?” Elena, my guide to the city, pulls a wry smile. “That is Carmine. As a k…
National Geographic
While Italy’s lake region has long held glamorous appeal, the country’s lesser-known waterways can offer a more intimate experience — and a glimpse into authentic local life.
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