At Lake Maggiore, the inhabitants are working to preserve its wild nature. Professional fisherman Marco Rodella explains why most of the fish on the restaurant menu do not come from the lake.

Lake Como is distinguished by its fauna and flora. The Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve is a haven for migratory birds, and Giardino della Valle di Cernobbio, an ancient landfill transformed into a garden, reveals its natural treasures.

Between Lake Como and Lake Garda lies the smaller Lake Iseo. Less well known than its big brothers, it considerably quieter. People here live on fish, olives, and even saffron.

Around 250 million years ago, Lake Lugano was a coral reef populated by marine dinosaurs. Today, this place is populated by great crested grebes and aquatic birds with dark plumage.

Lake Garda is home to countless water birds, Mediterranean plants, and exotic insects, which coexist near the remains of ancient civilisations.