Towns and villages

The town of Bré has maintained its characteristics of ancient rural village and has gradually enriched itself with numerous artistic works. Detail

The town of Carona is located at 602 m. above sea level between the summit of Mount San Salvatore and Mount Arbostora. Detail

The town of Montagnola, mainly renowned because of the fact that the German writer Herman Hesse spent half his life there, is part of the municipality of the Collina d’Oro that extends from the shores of the Ceresio on the side of the Agno Gulf to the panoramic meadows and woods around Agra. Detail

Gandria is an unspoiled, picturesque lakeside village at the foot of Monte Brè. Perched on the steep mountainside it is a community of narrow streets, inaccessible to cars, with a delightful surprise round every corner. Detail

Blessed by an especially mild climate, the town of Melide and its surroundings offer the possibility of going on excursions on foot, by boat, by postal bus and also that of practicing sports. Detail

This peaceful village on the lakeshore, once entirely devoted to fishing, developed on the slopes of Mount Arbostora and has become one of the most visited and famous tourist centres in Ticino. Detail

Origlio is located in a privileged position, made even more attractive by the pleasant landscape, its position on a hill and its mild climate. Exceptionally important from an environmental and naturalistic point of view, the small lake of Origlio bestows great peace and charm to this very green locality. Detail

The town of Tesserete, in the Municipality of Capriasca, is located in a sunny valley delimited by hills and mountains and is the ideal point of departure of interesting itineraries that permit numerous sports and recreational activities. Detail

Its pleasant position among woods and vineyards make this village a small architectural jewel and an attraction for tourists from all over the region. Detail