Welcome to The Italian Lakes
Formed at the end of the last ice age, and a popular holiday spot since Roman times, the Italian Lakes have an enduring, beguiling beauty.
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Travel throwback: Food, wine and Pinocchio in Italy's Lake District
13 min read • Published Oct 16, 2020
Beyond the glitz of the Italian lake district, we meet the locals who are preserving centuries-old traditions.
Road trips
A time warp driving adventure in northern Italy
7 min read • Published Jan 31, 2020
Discover a uniquely Italian form of nostalgia on the Coppa Franco Mazzotti – a classic car rally from Brescia to Lake Garda.
Road trips
48 hours in the Italian Lakes
6 min read • Published Jul 3, 2012
The Italian Lakes: the name evokes romantic images of twisty roads and James Bond car chases, palatial lakeside villas owned by movie stars, a daring…