Locarno Guide - Lake MaggioreHoliday Villa Rentals, Apartments to Rent, Holiday Homes
Locarno sits at the top end of Lake Maggiore in the Italian speaking Swiss canton of Ticino. A beautiful lakeside resort with great walking trails into the mountains that surround the lake.
Unlike most of Switzerland, Locarno is blessed with a Mediterranean climate giving palm tree lined promenades and sub-tropical flowers. Sitting in the sun in one of the many lakeside bustling cafes is a great way to pass the time.
| Key facts... | |
|---|---|
| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool | ✘ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Malpensa (128km) |
| Nearest train station | Locarno |
Featured Locarno holiday rentals
Locarno Villa rentals
Renting a villa or apartment in Locarno provides some breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Our holiday rentals are conveniently located to all the local amenities and have easy access to the ferry terminal.
Things to see and do
- Visit the Franciscan Santuario della Madonna del Sasso church that overlooks Locarno
- Sail around Lake Maggiore taking in the Borromeo Islands, the Brissago Islands and the Cannero castles
- Take the funicular and then cable car up to Alpe Cardada for the breat taking views at 1496m
- In the winter, visit Bormio ski resort for a day on the slopes or a day in the amazing thermal spas
Our view on Locarno
With it's cobbled streets, shops, markets and abundance of great restaurants, Locarno is a perfect retreat for your lakes & mountains holiday.
