Monte Isola: an island without cars

Codice Identificativo Regionale: 017111-CNI-00002 Flat with stunning lake view. It is featuring a balcony, exposed beams, hardwood floors, dishwasher, washing machine, hair dryer and central heating. Free WIFI. 2 bikes available to guests. Ferries available all day. Shops nearby Studio apartment completely renovated (2011) at 50 mt from the lake. Bed with wooden slatted base and mattress hypoallergenic latex. Fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and large balcony overlooking the lake. The island is reached from the mainland by ferry 5 minutes. The apartment is 300 mt from the port and is located in the hamlet Carzano where there are bars and grocery store . Ferries are available 24 hours on 24 and with wide frequency. Monte Isola is the largest lake island in europe, as the name implies, is a mountain that stands in the middle of Lake Iseo. The island provides numerous walking and cycling. It 's ideal for nature lovers as it is not allowed to circulate in the car and there are many paths that lead to the many villages that make up the village of Monte Isola.From the olive trees of Monte Isola a fine extra virgin olive oil DOP is obtained. Another typical product is the salami, packed manually in the village of Cure. Sardines and lake fish oil complete the gastronomic offer. Monte Isola is very close to Franciacorta, a land full of hills and famous worldwide for the wine that bears its name. In Franciacorta you can find numerous biking and walking trails that allow you to visit the wineries in the area. From Monte Isola, you can also easily reach the Camonica Valley, a land rich in history, famous for its stone carvings. Not to be underestimated Lake Iseo, in the midst of which rises Mount Island, with all its quaint villages. The island is easily reached using public transport. Iseo, Marasino and Sulzano, the three points of embarkation on the mainland, can be reached by train via the "Ferrovie Nord" and then from there in few minutes you arrive on the island. Monte Isola is located just 60 km from the international airport of Orio al Serio. The whole apartment and all the accessories are available to the host. We do not live in Monte Isola and we will only know the guests at check in and check out. We will always be available via phone and text messages to any problems. The streets on the island are very suitable for long walks or bike rides. The circumnavigation of the island is 8 km. For those who love the climbs you can reach the sanctuary of Ceriola, the island's highest point at 600 meters above sea level, which offers a splendid view of almost the entire lake Iseo. The interior of the island is crisscrossed by a dense network of roads and trails that connect all the villages of Monte Isola. Recommended for nature lovers From Carzano you can easily reach the mainland. During the day every 15-20 minutes a ferry joins Carzano to Sale Marasino. Other ferries, with a lower frequency, also reach other places of Lake Iseo, such as the town of Iseo, the largest tourist center of the lake. Both from Carzano and from Iseo, via "Ferrovie Nord", you are connected to the Italian railway network and easily reach cities like Milan, Verona; Venice Mantua and many others. During the winter, from October 15th to March 31st a surcharge is applied due to the use of heating. The amount will be paid upon check-out. The cost is € 2 at Mc.