Best Places to Live in Italy Near a Lake

Who hasn’t, at least once in their life, stood by the sea or a lake and thought: “If I ever buy a home, it would be right here”? However, when it comes to actually moving, many important factors like property prices, year-round services, tourism levels, and transport connections are often overlooked. If you want to live in Italy near a lake and find a spot that’s affordable and comfortable year-round, here are some towns you should consider. Discover life in other Italian cities – listen to our podcast! Borgomanero – Lake d’Orta Lake Orta, located in Piedmont, is probably one of my favorite lakes in all of Italy. I love it because it’s small, far less touristy than others, and surrounded by charming little towns like Orta San Giulio, Pella, and Arona (which is lovely but a bit more expensive). Borgomanero isn’t right on the lake, but it’s just a 15-minute drive away and offers a high quality of life. It’s not touristy at all, making it ideal if you want to immerse yourself in authentic Italian living. The town is only 30 minutes from Milan Malpensa Airport and has everything you might need: public and private schools, supermarkets, parks,…