Location: Lake Lugano at Italy
Nearest Airport:
Milan Malpensa Airport at 90
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Nearest Ferry:
Menaggio at 11
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Nearest Train:
Varenna at 15
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Nearest Beach:
beach at 20.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
Porlezza is the principle town at this Southern end of the Lake in Italy and adds an Italian flavour to a well known Swiss name! Just above Porlezza is the village of Carlazzo which is close to the nature reserve surrounding 'Lake Piano' and which has a rich and ancient history. With a castle of its own and medieval fortifications, this village was once well protected. As with most towns and villages around the lakes, they have a heritage steeped in religion. Churches and monuments abound and this region is no different. The Church of St. Giorgio in nearby Gottro, is well worth a visit just to see the Romanesque Bell Tower.