{"id":12189,"date":"2022-02-26T03:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-02-26T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/?p=12189"},"modified":"2024-12-17T17:32:50","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T17:32:50","slug":"our-favourite-lakeside-towns-on-lake-maggiore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/our-favourite-lakeside-towns-on-lake-maggiore\/","title":{"rendered":"Our favourite lakeside towns on Lake Maggiore"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The towns on Lake Maggiore are where it all began for <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/\">Bookings For You<\/a>. Anyone familiar with our story will know that part of our heart lies in the <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/villas-and-apartments-in-the-italian-lakes-by-train\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"17497\">Italian Lakes<\/a> and, more specifically, on Lake Maggiore. The concept behind <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/\">Bookings For You<\/a> was born out of a trip to Lake Maggiore and our very first properties within our portfolio were <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villas<\/a> and apartments. It&#8217;s now over a decade since that first trip and our portfolio of <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villas<\/a> has grown massively from the four that we started with to over 50 today. After numerous trips to Lake Maggiore, we also think we&#8217;ve visited pretty much every lakeside town there is, making us experts on finding the best places to stay! We thought we would share our favourites with you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cannobio<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the prettiest lakeside towns on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\">Lake Maggiore<\/a>, Cannobio sits on Lake Maggiore&#8217;s North Western shores. Pretty pastel-coloured facades meet you as you embark the boat and its myriad of cobbled streets are a delight to explore. It&#8217;s worth making sure you explore the perimeter of the town too. Behind the town, a rather wobbly, bouncing bridge will take you to some stunning walks along the\u00a0<em>Torrent Cannobino<\/em>\u00a0river to the dramatic gorge and waterfalls of\u00a0<em>Orrido di Sant\u2019 Ann<\/em>a. And head to the North of the town beyond the shops and cafes to discover a fantastic beach area, popular with locals and water sports enthusiasts alike thanks to its sailing club.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" class=\"wp-image-9905\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/04\/Cannobio.jpg\" alt=\"towns on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/04\/Cannobio.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/04\/Cannobio-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/04\/Cannobio-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/04\/Cannobio-600x401.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/travel-guide-to-cannobio-spotlight-on-cannobio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannobio travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Cannobio.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Luino<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Luino has undergone quite a dramatic transformation since we first visited over a decade ago. Massive investment over the past 10 years has seen its lakeside transformed, making it the perfect location for your next <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a> holiday. Unattractive car parking has been removed and replaced with beautiful green lawns, viewing platforms, play areas and pathways. The tired shopfront facades have been re-painted and renovated and the town has been given a fantastic facelift to show it off in all its glory. Luino is also a very authentic place to stay on Lake Maggiore. One of the things we love about Luino is that it has a large local population making it busy and bustling all year round and giving it an authenticity that is perhaps lacking in some of the other towns around the lake.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"584\" class=\"wp-image-12228\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1548663626.jpg\" alt=\"towns on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1548663626.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1548663626-300x175.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1548663626-768x449.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/shutterstock_1548663626-600x350.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Luino: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/villa-sereni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Sereni<\/a> is a fantastic family-friendly <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a> just outside Luino. Comfortably sleeping up to 6 guests, it is set in a quiet rural hamlet and enjoys wonderful lake views.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-luino-lake-maggiore\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Luino travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Luino.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Cannero<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>We always think of Cannero as rather a sleepy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\">Lake Maggiore<\/a> lakeside town. The pace of life always seems that little bit slower in Cannero! It definitely deserves its nickname as the &#8216;Riviera of the Lakes&#8217; though and we never cease to be amazed by the surprisingly Mediterranean climate which lends itself to the cultivation of lemon, lime and orange trees that thrive here, as do olive trees, palm trees and camellias. Its lakefront is absolutely charming and it&#8217;s certainly worth a meander along its lakeshore promenade to the beach at the far end.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" class=\"wp-image-8672\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1186711189-1.jpg\" alt=\"towns on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1186711189-1.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1186711189-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1186711189-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2021\/03\/shutterstock_1186711189-1-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/travel-guide-to-cannero-spotlight-on-cannero\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cannero travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in in your <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a> in Cannero.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ascona<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the Lake Maggiore towns that sits in the Swiss part of the lake, Ascona has a very different feel to many of its counterparts on the Italian side. Its upmarket, contemporary, Michelin star restaurants contrast with the more traditional, family-run eating establishments more typical of the Italian lakeside towns. But, then again, so do the prices! This is somewhere we&#8217;d definitely recommend visiting but if you&#8217;re holidaying on a budget then enjoy a drink before heading back across the border to Italy for dinner!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-image-5287\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/10\/Ascona-Lake-Maggiore-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Arona<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Arona is another very pretty Lake Maggiore town and a chance to enjoy a passeggiata from the central <em>Piazza del Popolo<\/em> along its lakeside promenade is not to be missed. Keep an eye out for the brightly coloured 18th and 19th century mansions and their extensive gardens and, as you wander through the streets of Arona, occasionally look up and you might find yourself under a sea of multi-coloured umbrellas suspended\u00a0above you. Finally, make sure you take the time to visit the <em>Colossus of Carlo Borromeo<\/em> which is also to be found in Arona. Once the tallest statue in the wold (until it was overtaken by the Statue of Liberty in New York), at 35 metres tall, it towers above you.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"530\" class=\"wp-image-12235\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/Arona.jpg\" alt=\"towns on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/Arona.jpg 800w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/Arona-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/Arona-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/Arona-600x398.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-arona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Arona travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Arona.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lesa<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>One of the most truly authentic towns on Lake Maggiore, Lesa may not be on the &#8216;tourist map&#8217; but it&#8217;s a great base for a <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a> holiday. Home to not just one but three different beaches as well as a lido complete with swimming pool, tennis courts, a gym and on site restaurant, Lesa is a town where you&#8217;ll find everything you could possibly want in a holiday is right there on your doorstep.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" class=\"wp-image-12240\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"beaches on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum-600x450.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2022\/02\/fbaczajkf6hd8cseuyum.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Lesa: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villas<\/a> don\u2019t get much better than the aptly named\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/lesa-villa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Lesa<\/a>. Set in picturesque, mature gardens, it is within walking distance of the heart of the town as is the nearby <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/apartment-manzoni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apartment Manzoni<\/a>. This recently renovated 2 bedroom\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/apartment-manzoni\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore apartment<\/a>\u00a0can sleep up to 5 guests and is truly in the heart of Lesa, sharing the street with a 17th century folly, a romantic\u00a0<em>botega<\/em> and the town hall. Or, if you&#8217;d prefer to be slightly out of town on the hillside looking down over the lake, then Apartment Cassarini is a stunning\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/casa-casarini\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore apartment<\/a> with infinity swimming pool.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-lesa-lesa-travel-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lesa travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Lesa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Stresa<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>There is no disputing that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/stresa-l2024\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/stresa-l2024\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\">Stresa<\/a> is one of the most well-known and widely visited towns on Lake Maggiore. A popular tourist spot since the mid 19th century, it continues to attract holidaymakers year after year. Whilst we prefer some of the quieter lakeside towns, there is no disputing that Stresa has a certain appeal. Its location close to the Borromean Islands makes it a convenient base to visit <em>Isola Madre<\/em>, <em>Isola Bella<\/em> and <em>Isola Pescatori<\/em> whilst its elegant mansions and Art Nouveau hotels give the town a rather refined air. And, with the backdrop of the Mottarone mountains behind, it&#8217;s a great destination all year round with skiing on offer across the Winter months.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"493\" class=\"wp-image-5591\" src=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1166056213.jpg\" alt=\"towns on Lake Maggiore\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1166056213.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1166056213-300x148.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1166056213-768x379.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/images\/2020\/12\/shutterstock_1166056213-600x296.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p><strong>Where to stay in Stresa:<\/strong> If you&#8217;re searching for a luxury <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/villa-ermelinda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a>, then look no further than <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/villa-ermelinda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Villa Ermelinda<\/a>, a stunning 6 bedroom villa just a 5 minute drive from the heart of Stresa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/blog\/spotlight-on-stresa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stresa travel guide<\/a> for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Stresa.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p>Wherever you decide to explore on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.com\/lake-maggiore-l2025\/?partner_id=QRZWDNA&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=Lake_Maggiore_towns\">Lake Maggiore<\/a>, we&#8217;re confident that Bookings For You will have the perfect <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italian-lakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villa<\/a> or apartment for you. Check out all our <a href=\"https:\/\/bookingsforyou.com\/italy\/italianlakes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Maggiore villas<\/a> on our website. And don&#8217;t forget to look at our top <a href=\"https:\/\/www.viator.com\/partner-shop\/bookings-for-you\/Italian-Lakes-Tours-and-Experi?medium=link&amp;medium_version=shop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tours and experiences in the Italian Lakes here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The towns on Lake Maggiore are where it all began for Bookings For You. Anyone familiar with our story will know that part of our heart lies in the Italian Lakes and, more specifically, on Lake Maggiore. The concept behind Bookings For You was born out of a trip to Lake Maggiore and our very first properties within our portfolio were Lake Maggiore villas and apartments. It&#8217;s now over a decade since that first trip and our portfolio of Lake Maggiore villas has grown massively from the four that we started with to over 50 today. After numerous trips to Lake Maggiore, we also think we&#8217;ve visited pretty much every lakeside town there is, making us experts on finding the best places to stay! We thought we would share our favourites with you. Cannobio One of the prettiest lakeside towns on Lake Maggiore, Cannobio sits on Lake Maggiore&#8217;s North Western shores. Pretty pastel-coloured facades meet you as you embark the boat and its myriad of cobbled streets are a delight to explore. It&#8217;s worth making sure you explore the perimeter of the town too. Behind the town, a rather wobbly, bouncing bridge will take you to some stunning walks along the\u00a0Torrent Cannobino\u00a0river to the dramatic gorge and waterfalls of\u00a0Orrido di Sant\u2019 Anna. And head to the North of the town beyond the shops and cafes to discover a fantastic beach area, popular with locals and water sports enthusiasts alike thanks to its sailing club. Check out our Cannobio travel guide for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Cannobio. Luino Luino has undergone quite a dramatic transformation since we first visited over a decade ago. Massive investment over the past 10 years has seen its lakeside transformed, making it the perfect location for your next Lake Maggiore villa holiday. Unattractive car parking has been removed and replaced with beautiful green lawns, viewing platforms, play areas and pathways. The tired shopfront facades have been re-painted and renovated and the town has been given a fantastic facelift to show it off in all its glory. Luino is also a very authentic place to stay on Lake Maggiore. One of the things we love about Luino is that it has a large local population making it busy and bustling all year round and giving it an authenticity that is perhaps lacking in some of the other towns around the lake. Where to stay in Luino: Villa Sereni is a fantastic family-friendly Lake Maggiore villa just outside Luino. Comfortably sleeping up to 6 guests, it is set in a quiet rural hamlet and enjoys wonderful lake views. Check out our Luino travel guide for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Luino. Cannero We always think of Cannero as rather a sleepy Lake Maggiore lakeside town. The pace of life always seems that little bit slower in Cannero! It definitely deserves its nickname as the &#8216;Riviera of the Lakes&#8217; though and we never cease to be amazed by the surprisingly Mediterranean climate which lends itself to the cultivation of lemon, lime and orange trees that thrive here, as do olive trees, palm trees and camellias. Its lakefront is absolutely charming and it&#8217;s certainly worth a meander along its lakeshore promenade to the beach at the far end. Check out our Cannero travel guide for more information about what to see and do during your stay in in your Lake Maggiore villa in Cannero. Ascona One of the Lake Maggiore towns that sits in the Swiss part of the lake, Ascona has a very different feel to many of its counterparts on the Italian side. Its upmarket, contemporary, Michelin star restaurants contrast with the more traditional, family-run eating establishments more typical of the Italian lakeside towns. But, then again, so do the prices! This is somewhere we&#8217;d definitely recommend visiting but if you&#8217;re holidaying on a budget then enjoy a drink before heading back across the border to Italy for dinner! Arona Arona is another very pretty Lake Maggiore town and a chance to enjoy a passeggiata from the central Piazza del Popolo along its lakeside promenade is not to be missed. Keep an eye out for the brightly coloured 18th and 19th century mansions and their extensive gardens and, as you wander through the streets of Arona, occasionally look up and you might find yourself under a sea of multi-coloured umbrellas suspended\u00a0above you. Finally, make sure you take the time to visit the Colossus of Carlo Borromeo which is also to be found in Arona. Once the tallest statue in the wold (until it was overtaken by the Statue of Liberty in New York), at 35 metres tall, it towers above you. Check out our Arona travel guide for more information about what to see and do during your stay in Arona. Lesa One of the most truly authentic towns on Lake Maggiore, Lesa may not be on the &#8216;tourist map&#8217; but it&#8217;s a great base for a Lake Maggiore villa holiday. Home to not just one but three different beaches as well as a lido complete with swimming pool, tennis courts, a gym and on site restaurant, Lesa is a town where you&#8217;ll find everything you could possibly want in a holiday is right there on your doorstep. Where to stay in Lesa: Lake Maggiore villas don\u2019t get much better than the aptly named\u00a0Villa Lesa. Set in picturesque, mature gardens, it is within walking distance of the heart of the town as is the nearby Apartment Manzoni. This recently renovated 2 bedroom\u00a0Lake Maggiore apartment\u00a0can sleep up to 5 guests and is truly in the heart of Lesa, sharing the street with a 17th century folly, a romantic\u00a0botega and the town hall. Or, if you&#8217;d prefer to be slightly out of town on the hillside looking down over the lake, then Apartment Cassarini is a stunning\u00a0Lake Maggiore apartment with infinity swimming pool. 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