Orta San Giulio holidays, Lake Orta Self catering holiday homes in Orta San Giulio

Orta San Giulio sits on the east bank of Lake Orta and is the main town with a wide selection of shops, bars and restaurants and just 90 miuntes from Milan. A very pretty lakeside village that looks on to the historical island of San Giulio with its elegant houses such as Villa Tallone that hosts the Festival of Ancient Music in June each year.

Key facts...
Restaurants 10+
Car recommended
Ferry terminal
Nearest airport Milan Malpensa (44km)
Nearest train station Orta Miasino (14km)

Featured villas in Orta San Giulio

Renting a villa or apartment in San Maurizio d'Opaglio provides some breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. The local amenities are all within walking distance although you will need a car to get around. Holiday rentals in Orta San Giulio are excellent value for money offering access to all the services and attractions that Lake Orta has to offer.


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Things to see and do

A few suggestions....
Take a boat and explore San Giulio island in the middle of the lake
Take a day trip and tour the spectacular Lake Maggiore
Visit the 20 Franciscan chapels of Sacro Monte of Orta
Skiing on The Mottarone mountain at 1385m - this is the mountain
Take the funicular from Stresa for views of Lake Maggiore
Hiking in the Valle Strona starting at Omegna at the northern tip of the lake
Hores riding stables
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san giulio island in lake orta, italian lake district

Our view on holidays in Orta San Giulio

If you want to unwind and get away from it all thenOrta San Giulio is a good place to rent a holiday home as it allows you explore the local area of Lake Orta and the Italian Lake District at your own pace.