"Another Lago land" Top 5 Page for this destination Lago d' Iseo by iandsmith

Lago d' Iseo Travel Guide: 22 reviews and 60 photos

The almost Gothic-like Lago d'Iseo - Lago d' Iseo

On the extreme right of this picture there's a light patch. That's the tunnel I recently passed through.
What is the lake like? Following is the description I sent back home in my emails: "Improbable roads climbing seemingly vertical cliffs to housing and, above the housing, churches. At times forested, at other times rent by ghastly quarries, the place is an amazing contrast. The lakeside road of 1,000 bends is always within metres of the shore, whether in a tunnel, overhung by a cliff face, zig-zagging through towns or simply meandering beside a park. The snow capped mountains on the opposite shore (and, I suspect, above me) are partly obscured by an inhabited island called Monte Isole at whose summit is a church and, while I am conducting photography, the bells peel out, their echoes skimming the lake's rippled surface before the bong reaches my ears.
A catamaran makes an appearance, the only craft to venture from the many marinas astride the D'Iseo waters, the main colour being provided by cyclists, scores of them, many solo but some in bunches, out training for the upcoming season."
Thus my trip along the shores happened.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Some spectacular scenery, some nice shoreline
Cons:Haze, quarries
In a nutshell:Scenic lakeside drive

Last visit to Lago d' Iseo: Mar 2004
Intro Written Apr 5, 2004
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Reviews (10)

The starkness of it all Things to Do (10)

The further north you go, the closer to the alps, yet somehow this barren mountain had managed to divest itself of all... more travel advice

The streets of Riva Things to Do (10)

Sometimes the contrast is on the same buioding as shown in this colourful example in the main street of Rive di... more travel advice

Contrast Things to Do (10)

One of my favourite Italian things is the way the old and the new meld together. Not always harmoniously, sometimes in a... more travel advice

Riva di Solto Things to Do (10)

I had to pull up somewhere and take some shots and this town looked as attractive as any I had been through. Palazzo... more travel advice

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yumyum May 1, 2012 at 6:49 AM

If we end up going here, then by public transport. Thanks for your info.
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HORSCHECK Apr 30, 2012 at 4:54 AM

Lovely little page about a destination which we will probably visit in May.
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Gillybob May 22, 2011 at 5:48 AM

Great scenery and lovely photos - hope to get here whilst in the area next weekend. Gillybob greetings
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MikeHeard Jan 12, 2009 at 5:39 AM

Lovely pictures of my favourite Italian lake - we have friends at Predore and have been there a few times - due in April this year too.
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sandysmith May 1, 2006 at 10:12 AM

lovely scenery and blue skies, maybe we will be here soon on our tour in italian lakes
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globetrott Nov 7, 2005 at 12:12 PM

what a lovely scenery & great pics !
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deecat Apr 25, 2005 at 3:39 PM

Love your intro photo which seems forboding, mysterious, and enchanting. I enjoyed your descriptions, touches of humor (but not as much as usual), insightfulness, and keen observations.
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MalenaN Aug 22, 2004 at 2:21 AM

Looks like a beautiful area! I can understand why there where so many cyclists!
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karin_kamphuis May 12, 2004 at 5:26 AM

Nice pics of iseo-lake! I went there 2 years ago, wasn't as beautiful as you showed here...... Nice tips, Thanks, greetings Karin! Gonna visit aussie for 2 months, see my page. Looking forward to it!
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craic Apr 16, 2004 at 1:30 AM

Smashing page.