Cannobio Travel Guide

  view from the walk lakeside
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  • view from the walk lakeside
      view from the walk lakeside
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  • the story plaque
      the story plaque
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  • view of the hotel rooms
      view of the hotel rooms
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  • breakfast area
      breakfast area
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  • quiet grounds with chairs
      quiet grounds with chairs
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Things to Do  

Santuario della Pietà

Santuario della Pietà, Cannobio

 Manara Says:  If you visit Cannobio you cannot fail to notice this church, since it is situated on the lake front and near the main piazza. In this same place there used to be an inn, where in 1522 many witnesses saw blood drip from a small painting that represented the dead Jesus with... 

Visit Fonte Carilina

Visit Fonte Carilina, Cannobio

 edwis Says:  On one of her morning runs, Joan discovered “Fonte Carilina” up in the hills outside of Cannobio. This mineral spring is where an archbishop of Milan in the 16th century, drank and had his all ailments cured – kidneys, blood, and heart. The healing waters became so popular... 

Wander the streets/Eat in the Restaurants

Wander the streets/Eat in the Restaurants, Cannobio

 johnwaring Says:  There is actually little to do in Cannobio, but it is a great place to wander round with a lovely quiet atmosphere. I visited on a weekday in late September, and it feels like it would be very atmospheric to visit when it is very quiet out of season. Have a look at the... 

Walk around

Walk around, Cannobio

 blumia Says:  Cannobio is a nice place for walk around, drink some aperitives and have a good food.You can although bike , make any water-sports ..... 

Hotels  

Hotel Villa Belvedere

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Hotel Pironi

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Hotels  

Hotel Belvedere park Hotel: Perfect Place - Beautiful Setting

Hotel Belvedere park Hotel: Perfect Place - Beautiful Setting, Cannobio

 edwis Says:  ! Our hotel was Villa Belvedere, situated in a park- like setting with massive trees and manicured flower beds, about 3 blocks up from the Lake. The large, second-floor room had a balcony and a large whirlpool bath. This was the only hotel on this trip with a pool, so we... 

Via San Rocca: Place for Camping-cars

Via San Rocca: Place for Camping-cars, Cannobio

 blumia Says:  It is a place only for camping-cars at the bank of a little river. You can stay for 24 h or longer.It is in the middle of Cannobio. You don´t need a car.24 h - 12 € 

Restaurants  

Caffe Verbano: Eat and drink with a view to the Lago Maggiore

Caffe Verbano: Eat and drink with a view to the Lago Maggiore, Cannobio

 blumia Says:  You can eat very special Italian food.Pasta, Pizza, fish, salat ..... Pasta is the best. Because it is fresh and tastes very good. 

Caffè Verbana: Pizza Margherita

Caffè Verbana: Pizza Margherita, Cannobio

 sinoda Says:  Just your regular pizzeria by the piazza, which BTW is right in front of the piers.Nice and quiet place.Good and reliable service - money talks. Here I finally lost my heart to pizzas, esp. pizza Margherita! Please note that in Italian you absolutely have to spell the name... 

Lo Scalo: Probably the best ...

Lo Scalo: Probably the best ..., Cannobio

 mauro_pd Says:  Elegant but not sophisticated restaurant directly on main (small) city square; you can enjoy some fresh sea fish & delicate dessert. Perfect in spring/summer for outside place. Better to make a reservation ... Octopus !!!! 

Transportation  

Don't miss the one ferry from Stresa!

Don't miss the one ferry from Stresa!, Cannobio

 johnwaring Says:  There is one ferry a day from Stresa/Intra. This is the 11.30 (from Stresa), which arrives at 13.20. The return ferry is at 17.20, which does leave a good afternoon to spend here after your lunch. As a bonus there is a hydrofoil on a Wednesday (both directions). The Stresa... 

Take the boat (or the bus)

Take the boat (or the bus), Cannobio

 sinoda Says:  Take the boat! It's much more convenient to arrive by boat than by your own car. Believe me italia police force do fine your cars if parked in a none properly mannour.And any way, it's more fun to take a boat trip.And why not stop at the Isola di Brissago, now that is must. 

Shopping  

? sorry don't remember ?: Cheese shop by la torre

? sorry don't remember ?: Cheese shop by la torre, Cannobio

 sinoda Says:  This is a tiny little shop with different nice and tasty cheese. Try the local Gorgonzola or Mozzarella - yami - or my favourite the Mascarpone. not too expensive from my point of view 

Local Customs  

The mystery of the "Locusta"

The mystery of the "Locusta", Cannobio

 Manara Says:  In 1896, during the night between January 8 and 9, just past midnight a sudden and very strong storm sank the patrol-boat “Locusta” near Cannobio, off the Cavalla point. Twelve men, eight seamen and four policemen who were doing their usual patrol service at the border... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Water, when it is too much

Water, when it is too much, Cannobio

 Manara Says:  The level of water in the lake is very changeable, according to the quantity of rain and especially on the quantity of snow that accumulates on the surrounding mountains in winter and melts in springtime. Due to this fact, the villages by the lake have high stone... 

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Cannobio

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 This little town on the western bank of the Maggiore Lake is considerably different from its sisters of the southern bank. Everything is more quiet here, although not sleepy, and also more... 

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Nice place at Lago Maggiore

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 On our trip to the Cote d ´Azur we took our route although along the Lago Maggiore. Our first stop for a night was in Cannobio. Cannobio is the most northern village at the westbank of the Lago... 

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Cannobio Italy / Lago Maggiore

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  from very expensive Switzerland to our next base, the picturesque town of Cannobio on the shores of Lago Maggiore. This place had the lowest prices for everything that we have seen in years! Our... 

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Cannobio - Why does nobody else go here?

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 Cannobio is probably one of the most beautifully kept small towns in the Italian lakes region. This is in an area of real beauty and the long waterfront is great for a stroll. It isn't over... 

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ON THE WAY DOWN FROM THE VALGRANDE

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Cannobio. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 3 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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