Porto Ceresio cottages, Lake Lugano Holiday Rentals - cottages & holiday homes to rent in Porto Ceresio
Porto Ceresio is an attractive town in the Italian province of Varese on Lake Lugano just 50km from Milan. The town provides plenty of evening enterainment with cafes, bars and great restaurants and is within easy reach of the main villages on both Lake Lugano, Como and Maggiore.
With its mix of Italian and Swiss influences, Lake Lugano offers the best of both worlds with Swiss efficiency, Italian culture, lakeside cafes, chic shops and sophisticated dining. It has been attracting tourists for generations and is a fantastic destination for relaxing and exploring the stunning regions of Ticino and Varese.
| At a glance... | |
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| Restaurants | 25+ |
| Lakeside beach | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Maplensa (52km) |
| Nearest train station | Porto Ceresio |
Featured holiday cottages in Porto Ceresio
There are plenty of options when choosing where to stay in and around Porto Ceresio from lakeside cottages to luxury holiday homes. Most of the self-caterinhg holiday rentals are within walking distance to the centre although a car is highly recommended for getting around. Another option is to stay in the small pretty Swiss village of Morcote 1km across the lake from Porto Ceresio which is easily reached by ferry.
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Things to see and do
One of the most popular things to do in Porlezza is to take the funicular railway from Cassarate up to Monte Brè (925m) for some spectacular views of Lugano and over to Italian lakes of Como and Maggiore.
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| Explore the medieval hamlet of Cima next to Porlezza | ✔ |
| Visit the beautiful resort of Bellagio on Lake Como (16km) | ✔ |
| Hike up to the Rifugio di Menaggio for spectacular views of the lake | ✔ |
| Explore the fascinating Grotte di Rescia in Claino con Osteno | ✔ |
| See the waterfalls of Cascate Di Begna | ✔ |
| Day trip to Milan and see the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II | ✔ |
| Tour the Duomo in Milan | ✔ |
| Visit the beautiful village of Gandria near Lugano with its winding streets | ✔ |
Our view on Porto Ceresio
We think Porto Ceresio is a great spot to base yourself with easy access to the best of both the Italain and Swiss sectors of Lake Lugano.
