"I LOVE this place!" Top 5 Page for this destination Locarno by Callavetta

Locarno Travel Guide: 98 reviews and 243 photos

The manicured gardens of Locarno - Locarno

A place where I could live

As a huge fan of Italy, I was very intrigued by this Italian region of Switzerland, and the Ticino does not disappoint. I have come to think of it as Italy-lite, with all of the things I love about Italy (the warmth, enthusiasm, rich language, love of life and food...) and none of the inconveniences (train strikes, unexpected closures, laundry hanging out of windows).

Pros and Cons

Pros:Beautiful Scenery, enthisastic people, Italian food
In a nutshell:All of the good things of Italy and none of the inconveniences

Last visit to Locarno: Jul 2002
Intro Updated Apr 11, 2005
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Reviews (6)

The view from the terrace restaurant - Locarno

Breaking my travel rules Restaurants (1)

I have a rule against eating my meals at the hotel where I stay. For the most part, this is a rule that has served me... more travel advice

The Centovalli Train Transportation (1)

Known in Switzerland as the Centovallina and in Italy as Vigezzina, this amazing route connects Locarno, Switzerland to... more travel advice

View from trail high above the river - Locarno

Hiking in the Centovalli Things to Do (3)

Hiking is a very popular activy in the Ticino. Hikers use multiple ways of getting to the many trailheads. From Locarno... more travel advice

One of the charming towns on the lake - Locarno

Hydrofoil on Lago Maggiore Things to Do (3)

It's drizzly and raining on Lago Maggiore - what to do? Take a boat ride!. My first full day in Locarno was met with... more travel advice

Hotels (1)
Albergo Navegna du Lac

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HORSCHECK May 1, 2009 at 3:15 PM

Lovely little page about Locarno and the surrounding region. We have just been there on a daytrip.
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VeronicaG Feb 18, 2008 at 11:44 AM

Katherine, you certainly mapped out a wonderful vacation for yourself here! Your bike ride through this beautiful area sounded great...
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sourbugger Jul 30, 2006 at 6:31 AM

looks absolutely charming. duly printed out to use sometime
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mikelisaanna Dec 29, 2005 at 10:24 AM

This is one part of Switzerland that we have never been to. It looks great. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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annk Dec 13, 2005 at 8:35 AM

Thanks for the info on the Centovalli line. I am seriously considering this on my next trip to Switz. The bike ride sounds fun too!
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kyoub Jun 26, 2005 at 10:13 AM

Sounds like a great place to stay for a few days. Nice tips and ohotos.
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Radiomom May 15, 2005 at 10:31 AM

Ha! I went to Italy before Weight Watchers...but it looks like this place is easily do-able :-D and we NEED to hit the lakes on our next trip, too. Great suggestions!
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german_eagle Apr 17, 2005 at 1:04 PM

Fantastic tips and pics. Brings back great memories ... sigh
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call_me_rhia Mar 7, 2005 at 9:21 AM

rasa! this is a great hiking tip! well done!