My favourite Italian lake is Lake Iseo located between lake como to the west and Lake Garda to the west. The Lake is dominated by Monte Isola the largest lake island in Europe. It's easy to reach Monte Isola by ferry from several ferry stops around the Lake. There is a branch railway line from Brescia up the eastern side of the Lake.



At the south of the lake is the Torbiere peat bog and Franciacorta, the area where the renowned sparkling wine is produced. To the north of the lake is the The Val Camonica has thermal spas and prehistoric rock carvings.

The Pyramids of Zone are interesting rock formations which are like pillars with mushrooms sitting on top. The area around the Pyramids is a National Park with various paths you can follow footpaths which afford great lake views.



There are towns and villages dotted around the lake shore. I really like Iseo Town with it's lakeside promemade and the Sassenbanek outdoor complex with three swimming pools.

So if you prefer to visit an more authentic, less commerciaised Italian lake you should try Lake Iseo.