Isola dei Pescatori, whose name translates as the Island of fishermen, is part of the Borromean archipelago, located on the lake Lago 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.

In length Isola dei Pescatori reaches 375 meters, a maximum width of one hundred meters. A narrow street that runs along the island "mountain range", are connected with one another cobbled streets to the promenade surrounds the entire island. The embankment often flood water of Lago Maggiore, and standing on her houses built with this in mind.

Despite the fact that the inhabitants of Isola dei Pescatori are still in the case of the ancestors of fishing, that tourism is their main source of income. The charm of this picturesque island has made it a popular tourist destination. Often come here with a day trip located on the lake shore resort towns. Famous Isola dei Pescatori and its restaurants where you can taste the freshest seafood. In addition, the island has several hotels, souvenir shops and boutiques selling hand-made stuff.

Attraction Isola dei Pescatori is the Church of San Vittore, dedicated to the Christian Martyr St. Victor Maura. It preserves a small ancient apse of the chapel, probably built for the monks of the Abbey Scoccola 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 with the busts of four bishops – San Ambrogio of Milan, St. Gaudenzio from Novara, St. Francis of Sales and St. Charles Borromeo.

Very few residents of Isola dei Pescatori hold sacred the traditions of their ancestors. So, in August they celebrate Ferragosto, during which the procession of lit fishing boats wheeling around the island the statue of the blessed virgin Mary.

Between Isola dei Pescatori and Isola Bella is a tiny uninhabited island of Malghera with an area of only 200 square meters of lush greenery, it is famous for its small but nice beach.