Local Activities and Information
We have gathered a selection of information for our guests’ reference – local places of interest including beautiful views, hikes, historical monuments and good spots for swimming, skiing and relaxing as well as restaurant recommendations and local supermarkets.
Browse freely or use the tag cloud below to sort for your interests.
All Year (17) Autumn (2) Bar (1) Culture (3) Food (9) History (1) Local Walks (4) Nature (7) Restaurant (2) Shopping (3) Spring (1) Summer (5) Supermarket (5) Swim (3) Tourism (8)
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Arca di Noè
The indoor dining room and garden offer a beautiful view of Lake Maggiore. This restaurant is famous for its genuine cuisine, which combines traditional flavours with a touch of creativity. The ambience is warm and cosy, with an intimate atmosphere that makes it perfect for a romantic dinner or a relaxing lunch. The menu offers…
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Arona – Public Beach
Arona’s public beach is located along the shores of Lake Maggiore and is a popular spot for residents and tourists during the summer months. This beach offers a quiet and well-maintained area, ideal for relaxing and bathing in the clear waters of the lake. Despite its simplicity, the beach has all the essential services nearby,…
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Arona – Public Beach
Arona’s public beach is located along the shores of Lake Maggiore and is a popular spot for residents and tourists during the summer months. This beach offers a quiet and well-maintained area, ideal for relaxing and bathing in the clear waters of the lake. Despite its simplicity, the beach has all the essential services nearby,…
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Arona City Centre
Arona is a picturesque town located on the western shore of Lake Maggiore. With its elegant squares, picturesque lakeside promenades and lively atmosphere, Arona is a popular destination for tourists and residents alike. The town is famous for the Rocca di Arona, an ancient fortification offering spectacular views of the lake, and for the statue…
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Bar Le Sorelle
Local village bar – ideal for breakfast, coffee and aperitivo.
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Cascata “Tina Bautina”
The Tina Bautina Waterfall is a small but beautiful waterfall located in a natural area not far from the centre of Paruzzaro. The waterfall can be reached with a pleasant walk of about 20 minutes along a path that follows a stream, surrounded by nature. The path is suitable for everyone and offers the opportunity…
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Esselunga – Castelletto Sopra Ticino
High-quality supermarket with excellent local and national products, wide selection of fresh fruit and vegetables, deli and bakery.
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Ipercoop – Borgomanero/Gozzano
One of the largest supermarkets in the area, but prices at the higher end. Largest bakery and patisserie selection, as well as a large deli.
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Lake of Orta – Pettenasco
Pettenasco is a pretty village on the shores of Lake Orta, known for its peaceful atmosphere and the natural beauty of the landscape. One of the village’s main attractions is the lakeside promenade, which offers a picturesque and scenic route along the crystal-clear waters of the lake. This promenade is ideal for relaxing, jogging or…
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Lidl – Arona
Budget supermarket – best place in the area for cheap food shopping. Surprisingly high-quality products, better than Lidl in other countries!
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Margherita Conad
The local village shop – alongside standard Conad supermarket items, Matteo also stocks a hand-picked selection of local goods, herb/spice blends and a range of cheeses and cold meats.
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Milan City Centre
Milan is the closest big city to Paruzzaro. The city boasts many popular tourist attractions, such as the Milan Cathedral and Piazza del Duomo, the Teatro alla Scala, the San Siro Stadium, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Castello Sforzesco, the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Via Montenapoleone, the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, the Navigli and the Brera district. The Milan Cathedral is the city’s most popular tourist destination. Milan…
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Mottarone
Mottarone is a mountain located between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta in the Pennine Alps in Piedmont. At 1,492 metres high, it offers an extraordinary panoramic view from the Alps to the Po Valley, including seven lakes visible on clear days. Mottarone is a popular destination in both summer and winter: in summer it is…
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Orta – Town Centre
Orta San Giulio is a charming village located on the shores of Lake Orta. Known for its tranquil atmosphere and medieval streets, Orta San Giulio is a hidden gem offering breathtaking views of the lake and the Island of San Giulio, located just opposite the historical centre. The village is an ideal place for those…
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Osteria del Vergante
Trattoria Alto Vergante is renowned for its home-style cuisine that celebrates traditional Piemontese flavours. The menu offers a variety of dishes prepared with fresh, local ingredients, such as cured meats, cheeses, risottos, homemade pastas and meat specialities, often accompanied by excellent regional wines. The ambience of the Trattoria Alto Vergante is rustic and familiar, with…
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Parco Nazionale Della Val Grande
The Val Grande National Park is a vast wilderness area in Piedmont, known as the largest wilderness zone in Italy. The park features breathtaking landscapes, including mountains, untouched forests, and clear streams. It’s a paradise for hikers and nature lovers who seek an immersive experience far from civilisation.
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Pescone Waterfall
The Cascata del Pescone is an enchanting waterfall located near the village of Armeno, along the Pescone stream. This corner of uncontaminated nature is an ideal place for those who love hiking and want to discover quiet and picturesque places surrounded by greenery. The path to the waterfall is relatively simple and also suitable for…
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PrestoFresco
The closest proper supermarket – many local products, good fresh fruit and vegetables and an excellent selection of cold cut meats and cheeses.
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Sacromonte
The Sacro Monte di Orta is a spiritual and cultural site of great beauty, situated on a hill overlooking the village of Orta San Giulio and Lake Orta. This monumental complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, consists of 20 chapels set in a natural park, built between the 16th and 18th centuries. Each chapel is…
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Stresa and Borromeo’s Islands
Stresa is one of the most charming resorts on Lake Maggiore, located on the western shore of the lake in Piedmont. Known for its elegance and aristocratic past, Stresa is a popular destination for its beautiful landscape, mild climate and splendid villas with botanical gardens. The lakeside promenade, lined with historic hotels and sophisticated cafés,…
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Tigros – Gozzano
A local supermarket for the North West of Italy, Tigros stocks a lot of high-quality local products, and specialises in big discounts – a good place to find the kind of treats you might like to take home with you.
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Varallo – Museum and Monastery
Built from the end of the 15th century onwards, the magnificent Varallan complex mainly comprises about forty chapels, all frescoed and decorated with polychrome statues, and a grandiose Marian shrine overlooking a piazza-garden of great beauty. Initially founded as a reproduction of the Christian sites of the Holy Land, it was later transformed into a…
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Voglio La Pizza
The closest pizza shop, known for the quality of their pizzas and fresh ingredients, the atmosphere is simple and familiar – ideal for an informal meal with friends or family. Aside from the pizza, Voglio La Pizza also offers a selection of typical Italian food and a wide variety of drinks.