Lake Orta, or Lago D'Orta in Italian, is one of the most beautiful romantic places in all of Europe. It is nesselted in northern Italy, just west of Lake Maggiore. Compared to the larger lakes in the surrounding area, Lake Orta maintains its classic elegance and charm and boasts all the Italian character you expect. It is hard to accurately describe this area with just words, so we have chosen to take you there with a photo essay documenting some of the many beauties of Lake Orta and the Italian northern lake region.
Beautiful view of Isola San Giulio from the docks in Orta.