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Near by Lake Maggiore in the foothills of the Alps, Lake Orta is a tranquil, often misty vision of scenic charm. Of the villages and tiny market towns that sit comfortably on its green, wooded hillside banks, Orta town is the prettiest and one of the oldest. It lies on the end of a promontory opposite the intriguing island 400 m offshore on which much of its reputation rests.
Isola San Giulio is tiny – only 275 m long and 140 m wide, but crowded with buildings, towers and terraces. There are Benedictine monastery and seminary, the castle and Bishop’s Palace. But the largest building on the island is in fact the Basilica of St Giulio.
When you arrive on the island, San Giulio’s beauty is magnificent with unexpected quiet. The short circular lane between the monastery and the sumptuous 18th century private villas lining the shore is even called ‘The way of Silence‘ and dotted with signs admonishing you to ‘Listen to the water, the wind, your steps’, ‘If you can be yourself, you are everything’.
When to go: Year round. Come for the festival of Ancient Music at the Villa Tallone during June, or the piano recitals on Sundays in September. Population: 110. How to get there: By ferry from Orta San Giulio, Omegna, Pella or any of the other lakeside villages
Hotel Puerta America is a sleek, contemporary Hotel characterised by its bold, colourful façade. Created by world renowned architects and designers, the Hotel is situated five kilometres from the airport and 200 metres from the nearest metro station. The 342 ultra-modern guestrooms are each on individually designed floors. All are equipped with amenities including wireless internet connections, cable television, minibars, bathrobes and bathroom telephones.
- Children Stay Free – Under The Age Of 10,
- Coffee Shop Or Cafe,
- Concierge Desk – With Desk,
- Conference Room(s),
- Currency Exchange,
- Dry Cleaning Service,
- Elevator/Lift,
- Express Check-In,
- Fitness Equipment,
- Full-Service Health Spa,
- Garden – 24 Hours,
- Health Club,
- In House Bar,
- Laundry Facilities,
- Parking Garage,
- Restaurant(s) – In Hotel,
- Safe-Deposit
- Air Conditioning,
- Sauna,
- Sauna,
- Security Guard – Guard,
- Spa – Services On Site,
- Spa Tub – In Public Area,
- Swimming Pool – Indoor
Hotel Facilities
- 24 Hour Security,
- Banquet Facilities,
- Bar/Lounge,
- Business Center,
- Business
- Direct-Dial Phone,
- Electronic Check-Out,
- Electronic/Magnetic Keys,
- Extra Towels, Linens, Bedding,
- Hair Dryer,
- Housekeeping,
- In-Room Safe,
- Internet Access – Wireless,
- Minibar,
- Pay Movies,
- Private Bathroom,
- Voice Mail,
- Wake-Up Calls,
- Welcome Amenities,
- Wheelchair Accessible,
- Window Opens
Isola San Giulio is tiny – only 275 m long and 140 m wide, but crowded with buildings, towers and terraces. There are Benedictine monastery and seminary, the castle and Bishop’s Palace. But the largest building on the island is in fact the Basilica of St Giulio.
When you arrive on the island, San Giulio’s beauty is magnificent with unexpected quiet. The short circular lane between the monastery and the sumptuous 18th century private villas lining the shore is even called ‘The way of Silence‘ and dotted with signs admonishing you to ‘Listen to the water, the wind, your steps’, ‘If you can be yourself, you are everything’.
When to go: Year round. Come for the festival of Ancient Music at the Villa Tallone during June, or the piano recitals on Sundays in September. Population: 110. How to get there: By ferry from Orta San Giulio, Omegna, Pella or any of the other lakeside villages
