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May 2022
World Bee Day: discovering perfection in the apiary of Parco Pallavicino
May 2022
The new Delfino hotel and restaurant inaugurated on Isola Bella
The facilities available to tourists of the Terre Borromeo circuit on Lake Maggiore has been extended with the services of the renovated Albergo Ristorante Delfino. Following a complex and delicate restoration, the eighteenth-century building now boasts a restaurant seating 150 and two suites. Every detail has been studied with the aim of preserving the vintage charm of the architectural and furnishing elements.
May 2022
The rose terrace blooms for Mother’s Day
Celebrating Mother’s Day with a day marked by beauty, surrounded by the blossoming flowers in the botanical gardens of the Borromean Islands and Parco Pallavicino in Stresa, on Lake Maggiore, now at the height of their splendour. The perfect idea for this year’s Mother’s Day, dedicated to a day out with the whole family on Sunday 8 May.
April 2022
April’s sweet blossoms: on Isola Madre magnolias, mimosas and proteas in bloom
Carpe diem. To witness the spectacle of the blooming of the most seductive flowers of Isola Madre you need to be ready to take advantage of the moment. Now is the time to admire magnolias, mimosas and proteas, which are resplendent and luxuriant throughout the month of April.
March 2022
Easter Monday hunting for botanical treasures in the Parco Pallavicino
The Terre Borromeo natural site in participating in the Grandi Giardini Italiani network’s “Botanical TreasureHunt” on 18 April, Easter Monday. For families with children, a day in nature to have fun discovering hidden riches amid plants and flowers.
March 2022
On 3 April Parco Pallavicino hosts the Family Run
A non-competitive run for the whole family in the natural Terre Borromeo oasis full of flowers and animals.
March 2022
The season of the camellia, “lady of Isola Madre”
Celebrated by poets and writers all over the world, considered a symbol of immortality in ancient times, chosen by Coco Chanel as a decorative motif in her creations, in the language of flowers it is “the bearer of perfect beauty and superiority”. Giving it as a gift is a message of esteem. Such is the camellia.
November 2021
Christmas Presents: the colours, aromas and flavours of Lago Maggiore in the Terre Borromeo e-shop
November 2021
Terre Borromeo closes the 2021 season. Goodbye till 18 March next year
August 2021
From Parco Pallavicino to the Po Delta, happy ending in the rescue of the pink flamingo
June 2021
New environmental education project with marble trout at Parco Pallavicino
The project of the park of Terre Borromeo, located in Stresa, is developed in collaboration with the CNR-IRSA of Verbania for the conservation of native aquatic species.
February 2021
Isola Bella Apartments, it’s a ten
The apartments of Terre Borromeo on Isola Bella have gained recognition by the Traveller Review Awards 2021 on the Booking.com tourism portal.
January 2021
Villa and Park Pallavicino 100% owned by Borromeo
Villa and Parco Pallavicino now owned 100% by Prince Vitaliano Borromeo
November 2020
Mottarone, the colours of autumn foliage
Yellow, orange, red and gold. In autumn nature is transformed, changing from the bright colours of summer to warmer, flame red tones.
November 2020
Christmas gift ideas? On the e-shop of Terre Borromeo
A virtual boutique for online Christmas shopping, featuring exclusive and carefully selected quality product.
November 2020
See you next year!
Isole Borromee, Rocca di Angera and Parco Pallavicino to reopen next March 19th.
October 2020
Castles of Cannero, one year later
The rebirth of the Castles of Cannero continues unabated
October 2020
Isola Bella and Rocca di Angera lit up for the AIRC’s Nastro Rosa campaign
From 1 to 31 October the two properties of Terre Borromeo, in Piedmont (Isola Bella) and in Lombardy (Rocca di Angera), will be coloured pink to support research.
August 2020
Lunch and dinner delivered directly to your boat: Ristorante La Piratera, Isola Madre
It will be possible to moor in front of the ancient pier and spend a few hours in absolute relaxation. Customers can have lunch or dinner on the terrace, conveniently taxied by the restaurant’s dinghy, or to enjoy your meal aboard your vessel.
July 2020
FOPE Boutique at Vicolo del Fornello
Among the streets of the ancient village, the FOPE boutique enhances the shopping experience on Isola Bella
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Isola Bella
- Palazzo Borromeo +
- The Italian-style garden +
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Isola Madre
- Palazzo Borromeo +
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Rocca di Angera
- The Historic Rooms +
- The Museum of Dolls and Toys +
- Ala Scaligera +
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Parco Pallavicino
- The fauna +
- The flora +
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Parco del Mottarone
- Mottarone Adventure Park +
- Bar Stazione +
- Rifugio Genziana +
