Ispra is a town on the lake, located on the eastern shore of the Lake Maggiore,  halfway between Sesto Calende and Laveno, the main town of the municipiality is located at the foot of two rocky reliefs:  the Monte dei Preti and the adjacent Monte dei Nassi.Ispra's main tourist attraction  is the long lakewalk. Small harbours, berthing points for barges that served the old lime kilns, piers and docks, including private ones, can be found all along the  cost. The main berthing point is the equipped harbour area, where there is also the Navigazione Lago Maggiore docking point for boats and hydrofoils. The lakewalk is mainly walkable, in particular there is a path (Passeggiata dell’amore) with awesome landscapes that starts from the harbour and continues northwards, overlooking the lake. In the centre of the village, the garden of Villa Castelli, which today houses the Town Hall, and the garden surrounding the old mausoleum are freely accessible. The Joint Research Centre (JRC), one of the European Union's seven research institutes, is based in the municipality.

Lago di origine glaciale, è un ricco sito di giacimenti fossiliferi, in particolare in prossimità del Monte San Giorgio

Monteviasco can only be reached on foot or by cableway from Ponte di Piero. This village is famous for its 18th century mills placed in a natural setting.

Piero is a small town perched on the slopes of the Monte  Lema Massif, among winding stone roads, mule tracks and stone steps, it seems to offer the visitor an atmosphere of yesteryear, still immersed in an unreal silence. Piero's Mills are typical mountain constructions, built with rock and local wood where traditions survive thanks to its inhabitants and a very recent renovation work: between agricultural  holdings that breed goats and process goat's cheese, stands this interesting cluster of rural buildings.  Along the path alongside the Mills, it is possible to reach other mountain locations surrounded by green forests and very peaceful, like Biegno, Cangili, Monterecchio until reaching, following the forest road, Alpe Forcora.   HOW TO REACH PIERO'S MILLS:  To reach Piero's Mills on foot: Piero's bridge - square of the cable car to Monteviasco. At the crossroads take the path to the left; after crossing the bridge you will arrive at Piero. To reach Piero's Mills by car: from Dumenza continue to Runo, Due Cossani and Curiglia.

A place of cultural interest indeed with the landscapes of Fogazzaro’s novels, the fossils of Monte San Giorgio, the fortifications of World War land the secret places of Ceresio

Trompe l’oeil frescos, five centuries of pictorial cycles, spontaneous and organised murals: colour is everywhere in and around Laveno Mombello

Located in the Pre-Alps, the park of Varese is home to wetlands, natural areas and a rich variety of flora and fauna

Mount Orsa is a mountain of almost 1000 meters on the Luganese pre-Alpine ridge, the third highest in Valceresio after Mount Piambello and Mount Pravello.  From a historical point of view, it is certainly interesting due to the presence of the trenches of the Cadorna Line.  The lanscape offered by this peakes, in addition to the interesting karst system of which they are composed (caving is also possible!), is ideal for sports loved by many: climbing (for example on the 'Sunset Cliffs' site), cycling and walking tours, skiing, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.

The Campo dei Fiori crag is an open-air gym for all lovers of sports and alpine climbing.

Among the green of our province there are several marvelous waterfalls. Ferrera waterfall - Situated in the municipality of Ferrera the waterfall is also known by local people as Fermona. It is located about 30 meters just below the village where the Margorabbia river flows out from the caves of the Cunardo ravine to reach Valtravaglia. At the bottom of the waterfall there's a small lake where water is crystal clear and completely surrounded by nature. - How to get there: follow directions from the centre of Ferrera, walking for a short distance the bicycle path that comes from Rancio Valcuvia. Discover trekking and bike paths around here.   Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules*     @nix1380 e @smillaegrace Cittiglio waterfalls - There are 3 waterfalls in Cittiglio, reachable by a path that starts from the old part of the village. They are formed from S. Giulio stream and situated at an altitude between 324 and 474 meters high, in a natural environment of an amazing beauty. - How to get there: follow directions from Pianella street in Cittiglio. Discover trekking and bike paths around here.  Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules*    @chiaraviaggiante e @matiskia Froda waterfall - In Nasca, part of Castelveccana municipality, is situated one of the most beautiful waterfalls of the province, hidden in the nature and so considered an amazing place. The itinerary to get there takes about half an hour in the nature. The waterfall is about 100 mt high and collects water that flow down from Cuvignone mountain. - How to get there: passing through Veccana, turning to Nasca and following the road S. Antonio where can find the directions. Discover trekking and bike paths around here.  Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules*    @nix1380 e @chiaraviaggiante Roggiano waterfall - In Roggiano Valtravaglia, just few steps after the tiny centre of the village, at the wooden bridge, a small waterfall hides itself in the green. Slow down and take your time if you're passing by. - How to get there: SS394; on the road that goes from Germignaga to Mesenzana you'll find a detour for Roggiano Valtravaglia; pass through the village taking the street to Brissago Valtravaglia Discover trekking and bike paths around here.  Dog of all sizes allowed in leasch in compliance with the hygiene and public safety rules*    @saradeluigi Plan your stay and your experience in the land of the lakes. Cover photo: @nix1380 * Information by the Local Municipality. For any other question please check the guidelines from the Municipalities

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