Cannobio
Lake Maggiore is an ideal place for those who love nature and relaxation. If you want to spend a peaceful stay or a romantic getaway, we recommend you visit some of the villages that overlook it. These villages offer breathtaking views and are rich in history and tradition. Here are some tips on some of the most characteristic villages of this beautiful lake in northern Italy.
Stresa, the gateway to Lake Maggiore
Stresa is the gateway to Lake Maggiore. This fishing village offers a splendid view of the lake and here you will find shops, restaurants, cafes and bars to spend a pleasant day of relaxation.
If you are looking for something more active and you feel like exploring the lake, you can rent a boat or take a kayak tour.
Arona: a medieval fortress and one of the oldest fishing villages in Italy
In the heart of Lake Maggiore, Arona is; a historical town that preserves traces of its medieval past with the Rocca Borromea, which together with the Rocca di Angera was one of the main strategic control points of the lake. The town is also home to the Museo Civico Archeologico (Archaeological Museum), which tells the history of the area through precious artefacts such as the Anello di Arona, a gold and gemstone jewel dating back to the 5th century BC.
Cannobio, the border village with Switzerland along the shores of Lake Maggiore
Before the border with Switzerland, Cannobio is the last town to be encountered along the shoreline of the lake. On the lakefront and along the streets that go up to the state road, you can admire the sixteenth-seventeenth-century buildings. The constant and favorable presence of the wind has allowed Cannobio to become an important center and a reference destination for those who practice sailing sports, but also other water sports are well represented thanks to the fact that, since 2002 and with few interruptions, the town has been awarded the Blue Flag, as well as the nearby Cannero.
Laveno: an important ceramic and porcelain production center on Lake Maggiore
The history of Laveno is linked to the production of ceramics and porcelain, a sector that has been the main activity of the area for a long time. Today the village is an important production center in the ceramics sector, with some companies that are internationally recognized for the quality of their products. In the prefecture of Laveno there are also two museums dedicated to ceramics, which tell the story of this activity and document its evolution over the last few centuries. If you are interested in the history and production of porcelain and ceramics, a visit to Laveno will certainly be rewarding.
Cannero Riviera, one of the “seven wonders of Lake Maggiore”
Cannero Riviera is one of the “seven wonders of Lake Maggiore”. Typically medieval village, it fascinates you for the narrow streets where you can walk discovering ancient residences or picturesque views such as the one represented by the small port carved into the rock.
Where to sleep on Lake Maggiore
If you are looking for a characteristic hotel when visiting Lake Maggiore, then you cannot miss the Hotel Cannobio. Located on the lakefront of the village of the same name, the hotel enjoys an excellent position in the center of the town offering a splendid view of the lake. If, on the other hand, you are looking for a B&B in the charming historic center of Cannobio, the Antico Borgo is the ideal solution for you.
