Monte Isola, meaning mountain-island, is the largest island in a lake of Europe and additionally is one of the most beautiful places in Italy – “Borgo più bello d’Italia”.

It is quite impressive, that it has a circumference of 8.7 km, a surface area of 4,5 km² and a height of more than 450 metres, calculated from the surface of Lake Iseo. A visit to Monte Isola is “a must” for your vacation at Lake Iseo.

Monte Isola allows you to discover the best Italy has to offer: an unspoiled place, where traditions are still entrenched and time stands still, even more as motor vehicles are banned from the island. Just a few minutes by boat from the mainland, you’ll find yourself immersed into a unique and unforgettable atmosphere: old fisher boats moored in the sun, the ancient houses with their typical arches and loggias, the drying linens blowing in the wind, while the women and fishermen are chatting. Slow down, leave the mobile phone at home or just use it to take pictures and enjoy the peace and calm of this magnificent island Monte Isola. You will get enchanted by the surroundings and for sure you will want to stay longer than expected.

Once you have left one of the small villages like Peschiera Maraglio, Sensole, Senzano, Singhignano, Siviano, Carzano, Cure, Masse, Menzino, Novale or Olzano you will enjoy the tranquility of nature. You can explore Monte Isola by bus, bicycle or foot.

Hikers can relax in the vast forest areas which extend on large regions of the island. Sightseeing recommendations include the castle Rocca of Sensole (one of the best preserved castles in the wider area), Castello Oldofredi in Maraglio and the Sanctuary of the Madonna della Ceriola (XI cent.) on top of the mountain. Part of the island is now used for agricultural purposes with terrace cultivation.

In case you need a break after your sightseeing we can recommend the restaurants on Monte Isola to you. They always offer an authentic cuisine that uses the fish and products that the area of Lake Iseo offers.

The following accomodations you will find on Monte Isola:

• Casa Monte Isola
• Castello Oldofredi with Pool