Bella Vista guidebook
Neighborhoods
Maccagno
Sightseeing
The market on Wednesday morning in Luino is a big attraction. Go for the fresh ravioli, samples of cheese and olives, clothing, leather bags, plants. Enjoy the vibe at an outdoor cafe. Bring Euros - but most vendors accept credit cards.
Luino
Swissminiatur
13 Via Cantonale
Verzasca
Beautiful valley with clear river and charming villages
Take the boat from Luino to Cannobio for the Sunday morning outdoor market.
117 locals recommend
Cannobio
Take the boat from Luino to Cannobio for the Sunday morning outdoor market.
Ponte Tresa
Saturday morning outdoor market
Sessa
Miniera d'oro is an interesting tour of an old gold mine
Monte Generoso o Calvagione
Lugano
MINIERA D'ORO DI SESSA
Interesting tour!
Food scene
Sessa
Maccagno
Albergo Ristorante I Grappoli
12 Via i GrappoliExcellent restaurant
Ristorante Unione
Excellent restaurant
Grotto Collina
6 Via TermineExcellent restaurant
We love their pizza, and the view is spectacular! Enjoy the walk along the lake.
8 locals recommend
Ristorante Pizzeria Lido'
We love their pizza, and the view is spectacular! Enjoy the walk along the lake.
Hiking
Monte Lema SA
Via Monte LemaGreat hike with sweeping views of lakes, mountains, countryside
This is a historical place, and a lovely village.
https://www.komoot.com/discover/Sessa/@45.9999141%2C8.8189722?sport=hike&distance=16.1
Sessa
This is a historical place, and a lovely village.
https://www.komoot.com/discover/Sessa/@45.9999141%2C8.8189722?sport=hike&distance=16.1
great hikes in the areas around Lugano
https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/lake-nature/nature-outdoor/hiking
214 locals recommend
Lugano
great hikes in the areas around Lugano
https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/lake-nature/nature-outdoor/hiking
Monte Lema SA
Via Monte LemaGreat hike with views
Mountain biking
The popular Lugano Bike Nr. 66 passes through very close to the house. https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/sport-leisure/sport/mountain-biking/detail/id/12641/stage-4-miglieglia-ponte-tresa
10 locals recommend
Ponte Tresa
The popular Lugano Bike Nr. 66 passes through very close to the house. https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/sport-leisure/sport/mountain-biking/detail/id/12641/stage-4-miglieglia-ponte-tresa
City advice
Don't miss
The area is a paradise for mountain bikers!
Explore the many trails in the area. The popular "Lugano Bike number 66" passes <200 meters from the house. https://www.luganoregion.com/en/see-do/sport-leisure/sport/mountain-biking#mtb-trails