Monte Isola
Discover Monte Isola
Monte Isola has a population of approximately 1800 people spread over eleven villages and hamlets. There are several churches built between the 15th and the 17th century with frescoes, statues, altars in vernacular art. Navigazione Lago d'Iseo's routes link almost all Lake Iseo's towns (the main one is Iseo) with Monte Isola's harbours: Peschiera Maraglio, the main one, Sensole, Carzano and Siviano Porto.
What to Experience in Monte Isola
Taste of Monte Isola...
Between Sensole and Peschiera Maraglio and in Carzano there are many restaurants. In those restaurant you can eat dealicuos dishes made with fresh water fishes. An other traditional product is "Salame di Monte Isola", a salami.
Essential Information
Getting There
Multiple OptionsThe only way to reach Monte Isola is using a ferry boat. Navigazione Lago d'Iseo's routes link almost all Lake Iseo's towns (the main one is Iseo) with Monte Isola's harbours: Peschiera Maraglio, the main one, Sensole, Carzano and Siviano Porto. A non-stop service Sulzano-Peschiera Maraglio and Sale Marasino-Carzano is also available. During the night the frequency of ferry boats is lower. Driving restrictions are enforced, with mopeds and bicycles only allowed on the island. An extensive grid of dedicated bike lanes and hiking trails span all over the island, reaching the peaceful fishing villages with lakeside cafés and the Madonna della Ceriola chapel, nested near the summit of the island. A circular trail of almost 15 km (9 mi) allows a complete tour of Monte Isola. All the villages on the island have got a church, some of them are very particular, others are very small or closed to the public. Between Sensole and Peschiera Maraglio and in Carzano there are many restaurants....
Getting Around & Staying
Getting Around
Driving restrictions are enforced, with mopeds and bicycles only allowed on the island. An extensive grid of dedicated bike lanes and hiking trails span all over the island, reaching the peaceful fishing villages with lakeside cafés and the Madonna della Ceriola chapel, nested near the summit of the island. A circular trail of almost 15 km (9 mi) allows a complete tour of Monte Isola. All the villages on the island have got a church, some of them are very particular, others are very small or closed to the public. Between Sensole and Peschiera Maraglio and in Carzano there are many restaurants. In those restaurant you can eat dealicuos dishes made with fresh water fishes. An other traditional product is "Salame di Monte Isola", a salami.
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Glimpses of Monte Isola
The idyllic village of Peschiera Maraglio is located on the island of Monte Isola. The photo was taken on a hot summer day.
Monte isola
A beautiful view on the lake iseo with the island of Monte Isola and the island of Loreto.
Isola Superiore o dei Pescatori
A narrow mountain road in Sale Marasino, Italy.
An olive grove in front of Lago D'Iseo and the beautiful alps in the background
The idyllic village of Peschiera Maraglio is located on the island of Monte Isola. The photo was taken on a hot summer day.
Monte isola
A beautiful view on the lake iseo with the island of Monte Isola and the island of Loreto.
Isola Superiore o dei Pescatori
A narrow mountain road in Sale Marasino, Italy.
An olive grove in front of Lago D'Iseo and the beautiful alps in the background
The idyllic village of Peschiera Maraglio is located on the island of Monte Isola. The photo was taken on a hot summer day.