Isola dei Pescatori island, whose name translates as island of fishermen, is a part of the Borromean Islands, located on Lake Maggiore. Also known as Isola Superiore, it is the northernmost of the three main islands of the archipelago and the only inhabited throughout the year. It resides about 30 people.

The Isola dei Pescatori length reaches 375 meters, width - one hundred meters. A narrow street running along the island "mountain range", coupled with a few cobbled promenade that circles the entire island. Quay frequently flooded waters of Lago Maggiore, and standing on it the houses are built taking into account this feature.

Despite the fact that the inhabitants of the Isola dei Pescatori still engaged in business of ancestors - fishing, tourism is a major source of their income. The charm of this beautiful island has made it a popular tourist destination. More often here come with a one-day tour of the lakeside resort towns. Isola dei Pescatori is famous for its restaurants and where you can enjoy fresh seafood. In addition, the island has several hotels, souvenir shops and boutiques where you can buy little things made by hand.

Isola dei Pescatori attraction is the church of San Vittore, dedicated Christian great martyr Victor Moors. It remained a small apse of the ancient chapel, built, probably for the monks of the abbey Skotstsola in the 11th century. Later, the chapel was rebuilt in the Gothic style, and in 1627, the year the new church was consecrated in honor of St. Victor. Inside you can see frescoes of the 16th century and the throne of the 17th century busts of four bishops - St. Ambrogio in Milan, St. Gaudenzio in Novara, St. Francesco Sahles and St. Charles Borromeo.

The few inhabitants of Isola dei Pescatori hold sacred traditions of their ancestors. In August they celebrate Ferragosto, during which a procession of illuminated fishing boats wheeling around the island a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Isola dei Pescatori between and Isola Bella is a tiny uninhabited island Malgera an area of ​​only 200 square meters Overgrown with lush vegetation, it is famous for its small but nice beach.