Villas in Verbania
Verbania suits visitors wanting a lakeside base on Lake Maggiore's western shore, with Villa Taranto's gardens nearby. Lake boats call at piers in both Italy and Switzerland. Homes here are small, mostly for around four, and none has a pool.
- Villas
- 15
- From, per week
- £329
About Verbania
Verbania lies on the western shore of Lake Maggiore in Piedmont, north of the Borromean Islands, where the lake widens to about 10 km. Pallanza is near it, and Villa Taranto, 16 hectares of gardens with nearly 20,000 plant varieties, is in Pallanza. The lake is about 64 km long and its climate is mild enough for Mediterranean plants, with nearly 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. Navigazione Laghi runs regular boat lines, including car ferries, to piers in Italy and Switzerland. The homes sit close together, mostly for up to four guests, and some have a garden. No railway runs along this shore between Locarno and Verbania.
Is Verbania right for you?
- Best for
- Garden visits and ferry days on Lake Maggiore
- Not for you if
- You want a pool, a garden or a beach-resort feel.
Near Verbania
Villa Taranto
Botanical gardens in Pallanza with 7 km of paths and collections of azaleas, dahlias and cornus. There is an admission fee.
Borromean Islands
Isola Bella has a baroque palace and gardens, Isola Madre is known for its gardens, and Isola dei Pescatori is a fishing village.
Stresa
The departure point for the daily summer ferries to the Borromean Islands.
Locarno
At the lake's northern end in Switzerland, where the last 13 km of the lake lie in the canton of Ticino.
Getting to Verbania
Milan Malpensa, south of the lake, is about 64 km from Verbania and around 54 minutes by road. A bus runs from Malpensa Terminal 1 to Pallanza about every four hours, taking around 1 hour 35. No railway follows this shore from Locarno, so a car helps with the villages.
When to go to Verbania
The climate is mild and the area gets nearly 2,300 hours of sunshine a year. Rain peaks in May and is lowest in winter, and snow is irregular and mostly falls at higher elevations. Lake water reaches its warmest in July and August. Ferries to the Borromean Islands run daily in summer from Stresa, so plan island days for then.
Villas in Verbania
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3-Bedroom Home, Verbania
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
5
3
0
ParkingDishwasherGarden+8 more
from£156
per night
3-star property
Maia
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
3
1
0
ParkingMicrowaveWashing Machine+3 more
from£68
per night
Bella Ciao n 1 by Holiday World
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
4
1
0
Air ConDishwasherWashing Machine+5 more
from£156
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Gardenia
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
4
1
0
GardenParkingWashing Machine+4 more
from£76
per night
3-star property
2-star property
3-star property
La Quiete
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
2
1
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
from£59
per night
3-star property
3-star property
Art House Rosa Bianca
Verbania, Lake Maggiore, Italy
4
2
0
ParkingWashing MachineFridge+5 more
Verbania villa holidays: questions answered
Can you visit Villa Taranto from Verbania?
Yes. The botanical gardens are in Pallanza, cover 16 hectares with 7 km of paths and are open daily for a fee. The villa itself is not open to the public.
How far is Malpensa airport from Verbania?
About 64 km, roughly 54 minutes by car. A bus from Terminal 1 to Pallanza takes around 1 hour 35 but runs only about every four hours.
How do you reach the Borromean Islands from Verbania?
The islands lie between Verbania and Stresa, and ferries run to them from Stresa every day in summer. Navigazione Laghi also runs regular boat lines round the lake.
Is Verbania good in winter?
It is mild. Rainfall is at its lowest in winter, and snow is irregular and mostly on higher ground, though the island ferries are a summer service.
Can you day-trip from Verbania to Switzerland?
Yes. Navigazione Laghi boats call at piers in both countries, and Locarno sits at the lake's northern end in Ticino. No railway runs along this shore, so the boat or a car are the options.
Nearby towns to Verbania
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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