La Darbia
La Darbia, a wonderful hamlet for your holiday on Lake Orta.
Just a few steps away from the world. Far removed from it all.
Back to breathing
Today, more than ever, we feel the need to be reborn, to breathe deeply, to make up for lost time. Because we all deserve a little healthy and authentic “lightness”.
EMOTIONS OF THE HARVEST
Far from the crowded places, immersed in the tranquility of the La Darbia vineyard, a truly ecological day that smacks of distant traditions.
EVERYONE CRAZY FOR THE SUP
Canoes, pedal boats and SUPs are the new, extremely silent and ecological protagonists of Lake Orta.
THE GARDEN OF LA DARBIA, A WONDER FOR THE SENSES
An ancient proverb says "show me your garden and I will tell you who you are". And we at La Darbia, we took these words to the letter, creating a garden that cannot be more genuine..
HOLIDAY DREAMS
What do we really want from a holiday? What do we expect from the long-awaited vacation? What subtle pleasures would we like to see satisfied while we are far from everything and e..
BREAKFAST ... WITH A VIEW
A special breakfast that you will find in La Darbia, a pleasure to savor in total relaxation and a way to start the day with energy and sweetness.
IT'S NOT SUMMER WITHOUT THE «FESTIVAL OF FIREWORKS»
A season full of lights and sounds, a riot of colors and melodies, a true pyrotechnic event: it is the most explosive festival of the summer!
TODAY I AM GOING FOR A RUN
One thing for sure is that the weighing scales have no mercy… after so many big meals at Easter, it is time to get back into shape! Wide awake at dawn, technical clothing, sneakers..
OCTOBER TEMPTATIONS
On Lake Orta the magic of autumn is approaching, October awaits us with its delights: enveloping fragrant smells, warm colours and rich flavours enrapture us before the harsh winte..
My secret place
As a young boy of about 11 years of age I entered a writing competition. It meant I had to do "composition" As a child of the 1950's in those days this meant...
ORTA, A DIVINE WATERCOLOUR
Honoured by many poets and writer, Orta always exudes an air of antiquated and romantic charm.
Semel in anno licet insanire
That's exactly what the ancient Romans used to say to justify going a little crazy and being carried away by the infectious euphoria at Carnival time.
CALDERARA: ART within a stone's throw of LA DARBIA
Let's draw inspiration from the art of a great master Antonio Calderara: his homestaed is now a museum rich in precious masterpieces at a short distance from La Darbia.
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY VESPA!
It is an important birthday for the most famous Italian scooter in the world. Why not take the opportunity to go for a Vespa ride on the roads around Lake Orta?
THE MAGIC OF A TOWER
The Buccione Tower has dominated the southern part of Lake Orta for centuries back; it recalls a fascinating medieval past and still awards us with a spectacular view of the Alpine..
SAN GIULIO, THE DRAGON AND THE NUNS' BREAD
Saint Giulio's Day is one of the most eagerly awaited festivals on the shores of Lake Orta. On the 31st January, pilgrims flock to the island as the builders from Cusio celebrate t..
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The most beautiful place in the world (for me...)
A magical sunset, the stillness of a wood and a breakfast with lake view are priceless
The miracle of Our Lady of Bocciola
The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Bocciola perched on the hill above La Darbia was built to commemorate a miraculous happening in the 16th century
A romantic getaway
Because of its magical atmosphere, Lake Orta has always been considered the most romantic of all the Italian lakes but, in our opinion, this definition is....
What you don't find at La Darbia
At La Darbia on Lake Orta we offer our guests simple things in an environment rich in nature, such as silence,relaxation and scents of time gone past.
Lake Orta, a real Italian way of life
On Lake Orta time seems to have stopped: here simple things and kindness resist and here you can still find the real Italian way of life.