La Darbia Blog
Unforeseen places, which are most unlikely to be found in tourist guides. Follow our posts and you will discover places, people, products and everything that makes our region unique.
SEVEN WONDERS FOR SEVEN DAYS
A week of delights, the 7 best things to do and see around Lake Orta: around Lake Orta: the most suggestive itineraries, interesting places and the activities.
Some like... spritz
Nothing is better than a Spritz: the most loved and the most imitated, the Italian cocktail par excellence, the absolute protagonist of the aperitif ritual.
Varese, city - Garden waiting to be discovered
Garden city, they call it, just like that. And it's not difficult to understand why. Varese is a delightful microcosm, made up of green parks and prestigious buildings, well-kept g..
Keep calm and...eat ice cream!
Ice cream is an all-Italian passion, a story made of tradition and creative genius. But above all the testament to an inexhaustible ability to enjoy life!
About Outlets
Savvy shopping in the company outlets around Lake Orta: factory outlets where you can find real bargains, make prestigious purchases at affordable prices.
Cherries. One pulls the other
Red, cheerful and greedy. True symbol of summer and the countryside, cherries of La Darbia are a simple but irresistible pleasure.
About green
Golf, golf and more golf. How not to fall in love with this sport, aristocratic and elegant, ancient and ecological, a combination of healthy slowness and ingenious strategy?
TIRA-MI-SU (the story of an infinite love)
An international tribute, on the first day of Spring, to the most famous Italian dessert in the world. Also at La Darbia we celebrate #tiramisuday.
For those who play the violin
Cremona, extraordinary city, birthplace of maestro Stradivari and world capital of the violin. Delicious destination, between music and nougat.
Giant benches for fairytale views
The so-called "big benches" are multiplying everywhere, huge and colourful they seem capable of rekindling our inner "child".
Bombastic, gritty, spectacular...Ladies and Gentlemen, the race track of Monza!
The race track of Monza is certainly Italy's most famous racetrack, a historical circuit that has hosted legendary champions and prestigious competitions.
Three ideas for a milanese day
Strolling around Milan on a quiet autumn Sunday, while the city offers up treasures and reveals unexpected secrets.
At least once in a lifetime
The traditional Piedmontese menu is now a real 'must' in the cuisine of La Darbia. Culture and not just food. History and tradition. That blend the pleasure of the senses.
Sunday at the market
On Sunday morning Cannobio hosts one of the most beautiful markets of Lake Maggiore, a whirlwind of colours and aromas that transport us into the most authentic Italian summer.
Along the way of silence
Don't make any noise, please, because on the Island of San Giulio the true silence of the soul has always reigned.
Perfectly done
Even on vacation, being inspired by the power of art means cultivating a passion for beauty and watering that seed of creativity which, I'm sure, is ready to germinate in each of u..
(Don't) call us romantics
Or maybe yes ... Because there is absolutely nothing wrong with looking for itineraries and panoramas capable of transforming the dust of everyday life into a golden mist.
Views around the lake
Many have asked for it and here it is : our ranking of the best viewpoints from which to enjoy a fabulous view of the lake Orta.
Lavazza, not just coffee
Coffee is always the beginning of something. And Lavazza knows this well, so much so that the history of Italy is intertwined with the success of this company, a true ambassador o..
The Sanctuary of wonders
Dedicated to the Black Madonna, the Sanctuary of Oropa represents the fulcrum of a path that combines history, devotion, nature and traditions.
The oldest brewery in Italy
"Because a mug of beer is a king's meal." And if Shakespeare said it ...
All the beauty of trekking
Some call them "the paths of happiness" because the trekking routes lead straight to a good mood.
A true autumn queen
It is she, the sublime chestnut, the real protagonist of the autumn season: from the woods to the table, this versatile and nutritious fruit reconciles us with the most genuine nat..
Italian treasures that are popular on the web
There are places that enter our imagination thanks to a beautiful photo shared on social networks, scenic places consecrated by the web via images with a high emotional impact.