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Travel with Children
The Italian lakes are a fabulous family-friendly destination, packed with outdoor
activities, safely landscaped lakefront beaches and promenades, and two of
Italy's largest theme parks. Even rides on turn-of-the-century trams, high-speed
hydrofoils and cloud-scraping funiculars are bound to delight, while reasonably
priced
agriturismi
(farmstay accommodation) and camping grounds abound.
Best Regions for Kids
Milan
Home to Italy's best science museum, a castle and grand park, and turn-of-the-century trams and canal cruises,
Milan is more child-friendly than most imagine.
Lake Maggiore & Around
Whiz up funiculars with bikes and binoculars, traverse the 'Hundred Valleys' by rail, picnic in flower-filled gar-
dens, bobsled high in the mountains and wander with white peacocks on the Borromean Islands.
Lake Como & Around
Head for the hills for walking and cycling trails or to Lenno and Villa Olmo near Como for lido-style lakeside
swimming. To the north, in Gravedona, waterski or zip around in a zodiac.
Lake Garda & Around
Ringed with camp sites, furnished with two theme parks and blessed with an endless number of exciting activities,
Garda is the most family-friendly lake. Windsurf, hike, cycle and horse ride with specialist operators who provide
classes and tours for all age groups.
