Monte Isola
One of Europe's largest lake islands, with no private cars allowed. Fishing villages, olive groves and the hilltop Madonna della Ceriola church make it ideal for cycling around the island.
About 1,700 people live on the island. Only buses and motorbikes are allowed, so visitors can rent a bicycle to ride the roughly 9-km loop around the island, or hike a path up to the Madonna della Ceriola sanctuary, which sits about 600 meters up and offers views over the whole lake. The fishing villages of Peschiera Maraglio and Carzano are known for sun-dried lake sardines (sardine essiccate). Ferries cross from Sulzano on the opposite shore in about 5 minutes, and they run frequently.
Opening hours
Open all day; ferries approx. 06:00-22:00
Nearby sights
- Earth Pyramids of Zone
- Lake Iseo & Iseo town
- Bögn di Zorzino
- Torbiere del Sebino Nature Reserve
- Santa Maria della Neve, Pisogne
- Lovere
- Clusane
- Franciacorta Wine Region