It was once said by 19th Century French writer Stendhal:
"Anyone with a heart must visit Lake Maggiore and its surrounding areas even he has to sell his shirt to get there".

How true these words ring when enveloped by the Mediterranean nature and climate and captivated by the majestic snow-capped mountains and tranquility of Lake Maggiore where Golfo Gabella proudly sits. Standing astride both Italy and Switzerland, Lake Maggiore is one of the largest lakes in Italy and is famed for its picturesque ornamental gardens, beautiful ancient villas and magnificent scenery. Lake Maggiore and its surrounding area, offers a variety of landscapes from pleasant lakeside promenades to rolling country side, from majestic snow capped mountains to a colourful small town café scene.

Golfo Gabella is located in one of the most charming sites on the Lombard shore of Lake Maggiore, facing directly out onto the lake in the Northern town of Maccagno in the Varese Province.

Golfo Gabella was conceived around one main principle: a residential complex to live in and enjoy throughout the year. The climate in this area is particularly mild guaranteeing extended holidays all year round. Swim in the lake and sunbathe on the lovely rocks and beaches in the summer or choose from one of the many highly regarded ski resorts from Alpe Forcora and Alpe Neggia just half an hours drive away and San Bernardino or Andermatt only an hours drive away; Golfo Gabella is perfectly placed to take advantage of both the summer and winter seasons.

As well as this, Lugano, for example, a magical city that looks out onto the lake by the same name, offers the most refined and luxurious shops, an elegant casino and hosts the prestigious Jazz Festival. Just a few kilometres from Lugano, gambling enthusiasts can visit the Casinò di Campione in Campione d’Italia, an Italian enclave in Switzerland. However, film is the main attraction on the other side of the lake. In Locarno, another pearl of Lake Maggiore, visitors can attend a wide range of events at the Locarno International Film Festival.

In order to support an investment for the future, two important factors must not be overlooked:

1. The strategic position of the complex, located directly on the lake;
2. The real estate market on the lakes of Northern Italy, particularly fashionable in recent years and currently undergoing impressive growth and expansion.

This area has been a hot spot for tourists for centuries and still remains so. The Lake lends its self brilliantly to family holidays, activity trips or simply just as a relaxing break. Steamers or hydrofoils run between the lake towns and islands, including Locarno in Switzerland making it easy to visit all of the Lakes surrounding areas. There are also local bus services which run between the lakeshore villages, and also connect Lake Maggiore with the nearby, smaller, Lake Orta.

It would take volumes to explain and list all of the attractions that the lake, the Varese province, nearby Piemonte and the bordering country of Switzerland have to offer.

Just to satisfy your curiosity for adventure and culture, we’ve listed just a few. The famous islands known as Isole Borromee, for instance, with their splendid Italian-style gardens, situated on the western shores of Lake Maggiore, in the arm of the lake where the charming towns of Stresa and Pallanza face out. Just a short distance from there, on dry ground, the Angera Castle rises up, a jewel from the twelfth century. And then there’s the hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso , built in the twelfth century on a rock directly on the lake. The magnificent villas run by the FAI (Italian Environmental Foundation – Fondo Ambientale Italiano), the gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania, along with so much more just waiting to be discovered.

Golfo Gabella is a “place to be enjoyed all year round”.

An authentic site for everyday living or a place to spend your vacation surrounded by all of the comforts and services to ensure entertainment, relaxation and pleasure to suit all tastes. An impressive wood panoramic deck rises up in the centre of the resort along with swimming pools and a Jacuzzi that can be enjoyed throughout the year. And just a few steps from there residents can rejuvenate themselves in the innovatively designed wellness centre that includes a sauna, Turkish bath, fully equipped gym and a room dedicated to massages and relaxation treatments. The building known as the “cathedral” for its characteristic shape is where food and wine that delight the senses can be enjoyed. The Acquadulza restaurant & lounge bar, designed by the architect Simone Micheli, offers various culinary interpretations through its combination of traditional offerings and tastes paired with a fascinating and captivating view of the present.

The lounge bar serves enticising appetisers on the terrace, a wine bottega where guests can discover fine wines, including local vintages, along with characteristic dishes. The elegantly designed restaurant offers local fare which is re-visited and at times mixed with new and exotic flavours.

Lake Maggiore has always been a pathway for many different people to pass through the Alps which extend across the northern part of the region. So if you are looking for an international and cosmopolitan area with Italian charm, style and love of life, then Golfo Gabella, Lake Maggiore is the destination for you.