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Villa Taranto gardens

Verbania, Italy

Nature

Botanical gardens laid out by a Scottish captain in the 1930s, at their best in spring for azaleas and in August for the lotus ponds. Open from spring to autumn.

Nearest town
Verbania, Italy
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
45.9270, 8.5510

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 January–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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Campsites nearby

  • Camping ParisiCampsite
    4 km from Villa Taranto gardens
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • IsolinoCampsite
    4 km from Villa Taranto gardens
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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  • Camping Lido ToceCampsite
    5 km from Villa Taranto gardens · 100 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
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  • Continental Camping VillageCampsite
    6 km from Villa Taranto gardens
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping La QuieteCampsite
    6 km from Villa Taranto gardens · 160 pitches
    TentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
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  • Camping Lago delle FateCampsite
    8 km from Villa Taranto gardens
    TentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
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All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Villa Taranto gardens?

Villa Taranto gardens is in Verbania, Italy, at GPS 45.9270, 8.5510. It is about 5 km from Stresa.

Can you camp near Villa Taranto gardens?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Area Verbania, about 0 km away; within 25 km there are 81 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Villa Taranto gardens?

Villa Taranto gardens is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta.

What is there to see near Villa Taranto gardens?

Places worth a stop nearby: Isola Bella (4 km), San Carlone statue (18 km), Isola San Giulio (18 km) and Morcote (29 km).

When is the best time to visit Villa Taranto gardens?

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)