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HOTEL VILLA KINZICA - LAGO d'ISEO
Romantic Hideaway on Northern Italy's Other Lake

Lake lago Iseo Italy Hotel Kinzica photoOne of the less familiar lakes of Lombardy, much smaller than Lake Garda to the east and Lake Como, famous for it’s homes of the wealthy and movie stars like George Clooney to the west, Lake Iseo (Lago d’Iseo) is a perfect northern Italian romantic getaway spot. motorcycles italin road photoCarved by a glacier from the alps on the Oglio River, the lake sits at the foot of steep sloping mountains in the center of the Franciacorta wine growing region of Lombardy with Bergamo and Milan near it’s southern end. The vistas of the lake from the winding road into the hills around it are magnificent, and very popular with bicyclists and the motorcycles that roar around the curves with abandon.

Lago Iseo Monte Isola Island Village italy photoThree small villages line the lake’s eastern shore, Sulzano, Marone and Sale Marasino, and one more inhabits the large island which dominates the center of the lake, Monte Isola. One of the best bargains in all Europe is the ferry ride from Sale Marasino to Monte Isola, 2 euro, perfect for lunch on the lake shore and hiking on the island’s mountain slopes. The ferry line Navigazione Lago d’Iseo offers several boat tours of the lake, including romantic dinner cruises with music and a DJ for dining and dancing on the intense blue waters of this deep Italian lake. Visit the islands Loreto and Santo Paolo where the Lombard dukes made their own vacation getaways, building monastery churches and castle fortresses. The villages present a variety of concerts, festivals and other events, both modern and traditional throughout the year.

Hotel Villa Kinzica Lago d'Iseo Lombady italy photoThe Hotel Villa Kinzica, named for a damsel of romantic legend, is a 4 star Charme & Relax property just on the edge of Sale Marasino, a short walk from the center of town and the ferry dock across from the ancient village’s Baroque style church, a local landmark. Very reasonably priced and set in a garden overlooking the lake shore, the villa hotel is a quiet and elegant getaway with lounges furnished as if in a private Lombardy duke’s home, feeling like the lap of luxury and each sound-proofed room features painting by master artist Vittorio Viviani.

Lake View Loreto Island Ristorante Vela Iseo photoWhere to eat? The Ristorante Vela just south from Marone, along the riviera road which hugs the lake shore, Wines of Franciacorta Restaurant Iseo photlooks from the street like a roadside snack-stand, but once inside. a packed and a popular local family operated restaurant offering fresh fish dishes and wines from the local Franciacorta vineyards, a view which looks out on Loreto Island and a wall full of glowing reviews from Italian food magazines. And if Italian gourmets single out a restaurant, that’s saying something.

How to get there? Ryanair flies from London to Bergamo or Brescia or fly direct to Milan. Rent a car from Brescia, Bergamo or Linate Milan, Lago d'Iseo is about 40 minutes, or by rail, the Sale Marasino station is within walking distance of the Hotel Villa Kinzica. A variety of other lodgings and bed & breakfasts can be found in the area from Iseo to Pisogne. © Bargain Travel Europe

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