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.
In Bellinzona, a day among walls and castles
How about if I take you for a walk in nearby Switzerland? More precisely in the Canton of Ticino, in Bellinzona, where the profile of the territory is dominated by the imposing sil..
An appointment in the Navigli
They are most famous for their lively nightlife, but the Navigli is a very charming district of Milan. At any time of the day.
On lake Como, with the wind in your hair
If you want to fully enjoy the magical atmosphere of Lake Como, I recommend that you travel it by boat, that you sail its waters with the wind in your hair.
All the beauty of Alagna
In Alagna the mountains remind us of an ancient stillness and invite us to smile genuinely; looking up, admiring the rugged profile of the peaks and guessing their names.
The magic of foliage
Along the Vigezzina-Centovalli railway line Autumn erupts in a blaze of golden colours reminscent of an artist's palette.
The baroque soul of Turin
How about a journey through the masterpieces of Baroque art? An itinerary on the trail of Turin's treasures which took shape in the distant “century of wonder”.
The most beautiful fall in the Alps
The queen of the Alps is the famous Toce Waterfall in Alta Val Formazza, one of the most spectacular natural sights the mountains can offer us.
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.