Location: Lake Lugano at Italy
Nearest Airport:
Lugano at 18
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Nearest Ferry:
Porlezza at 300
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Nearest Train:
Lugano at 18
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Car: recommended
There are less than a 5 minutes drive to the town centre and the shops. Porlezza, which sits on the eastern banks of Lake Lugano and is surrounded by lush green mountains that are a favourite destination for walking, hiking and cycling. There any many important churches in the area which are of huge artistic value. The most historical place of interest is the suburb of Cima, where you can see the ruins of an ancient fortress. A few kms away from the town, heading towards Menaggio, Lago del Piano and the Orrido di Corrido are worth a visit, and towards Val d'Intelvi the caves of Rescia and Orrido di Osteno rich in stalactites and stalagmites. The whole area is lively in the summer months, as well as being a beach resort, visitors also enjoy the extensive hiking trails that abound all around the neighbouring hillsides and mountains.