Less than 40 minutes from Malpensa, on the southern shore of Lake Maggorie, sourounded by mountains, Arona oozes Italy. The wide promenade runs the length of the city with the lake on one side and cozy streetside restaurants on the other. When you land by train or bus, you are just steps from the center of the town and the shopping promenade. Tuesday is an amazing 'Flea Market' with at least a hundred vendors with wonderful quality merchandise. From the port are there are boats to many places on this second largest lake in Italy. one of my favorite days is the Laggo Maggorie Express. you will board the train for a scenic 2 hour train ride to Domodossola. from ther you board a small local train that takes you on a 1.5 hour slow train ride through the Italian Alps with scenery you can't get enough of, to Locarno Switzerland. After about an hour or so in Locarno you board the Valpensa Ferry for a 3.5 hour cruise back to Arona. you will be stopping at several notable places on the lake. Stressa, the Bormmeo Castle and others. you may have dinner on the boast as well as cocktails.My favorite thing about Arona are the off the beaten path restaurants. Arona boasts one of the premier hotel and restaurant schools of Italy and several of the instructors own outstanding little (some large) restaurants that will amaze you. The little places along the Promenade are fine for a cocktail or snack but for the true flavor of Italy, seek out the little places along the side streets. One of my many favorites is Calicanto. Just about 2.5 blocks off the main street in an old villa that reeks history. On a sunny day you may be seated on the patio overlooking the gardens! Inside is elegantly casual but service is always formal. The food is always prepared fresh, no package or frozen. The menu is extensive. They do weddings, business meetings, special events and romantic dinners for two. You will not be disappointed. Info@ilcalicanto.biz
Como toda cidade do Lago maggiore , a cidade de Arona é magnifica , muito bonita , cheia de atrações e a Roca Borromea é uma delas
questo posto è stata una scoperta...la rocca in sè è quasi del tutto crollata..ma la vista del lago che si gode ti lascia completamente senza parole...c'è un bel parco, dove si può fare una sorta di mini "giro botanico" dato che ci sono dei cartelli con il nome delle piante. C'è anche un bel bar e il parco giochi con bambini...consiglio di non portare il pallone perchè ho visto palloni lanciati con troppa forza persi per sempre nel dirupo.
Having spent many days - and even weeks on the lake Maggiore- I went to the "dark side". And I did not regret. Angera on its own is a nice and quite town versus crowder touristic Arona and stresa on the lake's Western coast. Take time and walk through its streets all the way to the castle do in acting over the lake and surrounding area. I have seen Bert preserved abd bigger castles. But I really enjoyed the visit to Rocca Borromeo. Expositions of medieval gardens and dolls are cute. It's worth going.
The best view on the side of Lombardia over the Lake Maggiore. Services and Parking all over the roads that takes you there.
Nice place to walk around if you have several free hours and you want to enjoy fantastic view (Arona and Lake from the top). Don't forget comfortable shoes and enjoy the views!
Up on the hill and overlook to the lake, very nice spectacular. With gardens at the back. Herb, fruit, flower and so on.
A pochi minuti dal centro di Arona, cittadina molto caratteristica, si trova la Rocca; vale sicuramente la pena arrivarci per godere del panorama mozzafiato che si snoda sulla sottostante cittadina e su tutto il lago, veramente spettacolare. Della rocca, invece, rimane poco quanto niente, un muraglione esterno, e qualche rudere di torrione.
When visiting Arona, this is a wonderful place to explore and for taking photo's of the lake. In the summer, there are also concerts under the stars. Bring something comfortable to sit on and take in the beautiful views and sounds.
Doll and toy museum more funny than anything but e place is very nice. Like the view and the tower climbing.