Instead, there are small towns, botanical gardens ... when compared to its posher sibling, Lake Como. At about 82 square miles, Lake Maggiore is Italy’s second-largest lake after Lake Garda.

Hotel Asnigo and Hotel Miralago are the best accommodations in Cernobbio. Menaggio Of all the towns surrounding Lake Como, Menaggio has one of the largest lakefronts on the lake, so it’s an ...

Instead, there are small towns, botanical gardens, lakeside beaches, ample opportunities for hiking, biking, and boating, and a decidedly laid-back vibe when compared to its posher sibling, Lake Como.