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Isola San Giulio

Orta San Giulio, Italy

History

A tiny island of convent walls and a Romanesque basilica, a few minutes by boat from Orta’s piazza. Walk the single loop lane, the Way of Silence.

Nearest town
Orta San Giulio, Italy
Category
History & culture
GPS
45.7985, 8.3995
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.

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Nearby

Campsites nearby

  • Verde LagoCampsite
    2 km from Isola San Giulio
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping RoyalCampsite
    3 km from Isola San Giulio · 60 pitches
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • Camping Punta di CrabbiaCampsite
    4 km from Isola San Giulio
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
  • MiamiCampsite
    4 km from Isola San Giulio
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Area Camper Lago d'Orta OmegnaMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Isola San Giulio · 36 pitches
    MotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
  • Camping SolcioCampsite
    12 km from Isola San Giulio
    CaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi

All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Isola San Giulio?

Isola San Giulio is in Orta San Giulio, Italy, at GPS 45.7985, 8.3995. It is about 9 km from Omegna.

Can you camp near Isola San Giulio?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Cusio, about 2 km away; within 25 km there are 64 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Isola San Giulio?

Isola San Giulio is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta.

What is there to see near Isola San Giulio?

Places worth a stop nearby: San Carlone statue (12 km), Isola Bella (15 km), Villa Taranto gardens (18 km) and Morcote (42 km).

When is the best time to visit Isola San Giulio?

The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)