Fly over Lake Orta, a serene and lesser-known treasure nestled in the foothills of the Alps in northern Italy's Piedmont region. This breathtaking drone footage captures the lake's shimmering ...

Italy’s lakes are known for their fantastic scenery and quaint villages. And while Lake Como often gets all the attention, there’s much more to see. Lake Orta in Piedmont, Lake Iseo in ...

Nestled in the northern Italian region of Piedmont, the enchanting Lake Orta has medieval charm, crystal-clear waters, and a tranquil atmosphere that can be a struggle to find elsewhere.

My favourite place is Pettenasco, on Lake Orta, in the province of Novara, in the Piedmont region of Italy. I've been going there for 40 years or more, having discovered it when I went on holiday ...

Lake Orta is often regarded as Italy's most beautiful lake and one of its best-kept secrets. However, for years, its neighbours in Piedmont - Lake Como and Lake Maggiore - have garnered most of ...

On a visit to Lake Orta, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy, Kate Wickers visits its beautiful 'silent' island and tucks into 'fabulous' local cuisine.

Islo San Giulio is a beautiful, small island on Lake Orta, Italy. (Picture: Getty Images) Crystal clear blue water, charming cobbled streets, picturesque buildings, and brightly coloured blooms ...

Lake Orta: why Italy's 'secret lake' won't stay under the radar for long. Only an hour from Milan, this beautiful lake boasts baroque buildings and Michelin-worthy restaurants in its vicinity.

The Piero Lissoni–designed hotel is an elegant newcomer to the western shores of Italy’s little-known lake retreat. Italy’s Luxury Hotel Casa Fantini Debuts on Lake Orta ...