INFORMATION ON THE AREA
Porto Ceresio is a delightful, sunny spot on Lake Ceresio, also known as Lake Lugano.
From Malpensa airport you can reach Porto by traveling with www.malpensaexpress.it to Milan Porta Garibaldi in connection with www.trenord.it from Milan Porta Garibaldi to Porto Ceresio.
Milan, Como, Varese, Lugano are just some of the interesting cities reachable in a short time by car as well as with www.trenord.it with connections every hour to and from Porto Ceresio.
Morcote, named "Switzerland's loveliest village" in 2016, is just a 10-minute boat ride away.
Monte Generoso – where architect Mario Botta's Fiore di Pietra [Stone Flower] was unveiled in April 2017 – offers breathtaking 360° views; the PostBus stop to visit this attraction is just 50 metres away.
Porto Ceresio is the ideal starting point for sporting activities such as sailing, rowing, hiking and mountain-biking, cycling, running or simply strolling along the lake, paragliding, and unforgettable motorbike and wine and food tours. Boats can be hired, with or without an operator. As of 2017, seaplanes also land at Porto Ceresio.
In the evenings, you can enjoy a romantic meal or an excellent pizza in one of the local restaurants, or visit the deli 50 metres away from La Solatìa, and have a comfortable meal at home.
The Piazza comes to life at the weekends with the artisan market, music, dance and theatre shows, and much more.
We look forward to your visit!
