Gandria Travel Guide

  wine press wheel in old Gandria
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  • wine press wheel in old Gandria
      wine press wheel in old Gandria
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  • the place with view
      the place with view
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  • tagliatelles and proscuitto pizza
      tagliatelles and proscuitto pizza
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  • Omir the owner, and good local wine
      Omir the owner, and good local wine
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  • dining area view
      dining area view
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Visit Gandria

Visit Gandria, Gandria

 angiebabe Says:  Picture postcard Gandria - well it was the pictures of the place that I looked at when I was at also picturesque and Lake Lugano lakeside Morecote that set me to go visit after a verbal recommendation.A few minutes drive from Lugano heading for Monaggio along the Michelin... 

Cruise on the lake Lugano

Cruise on the lake Lugano, Gandria

 jacquisuiza Says:  By ship from Lugano or Paradiso you can reach Gandria in about half an hour. 

chiesa di san Vigilio

chiesa di san Vigilio, Gandria

 call_me_rhia Says:  The Chiesa di San Vigilio (church of saint vigil) was built in 1563 but has been renovated and altered throughout the centuries. The facade as you see it now is baroque, but look at the south wall and you'll see remnants of the old original church.If the church is open take... 

Restaurants  

Ristorante Gandria - Lake Lugano: Little neighborhood type place

Ristorante Gandria - Lake Lugano: Little neighborhood type place, Gandria

 edwis Says:  She says she saw a pizzeria on the road with a “zimmer/camere/rooms” sign in the window. We’re desperate, so go there and inquire if a room is available. The owner, who is working the noon rush, responds with "possibly." He asks us to sit down while he and his wife are busy... 

Off The Beaten Path  

walk to Lugano

walk to Lugano, Gandria

 call_me_rhia Says:  From Gandria it is possible to take a lovely lakeside walk to Lugano... the path is wide and well-kept, and the sights amazing. The distance is not too great (only 30/40 minutes) and it is mostly flat, except for the stone and concrete steps near Gandria.Once in Lugano,... 

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under construction

under construction, Gandria

 call_me_rhia Says:  Gandria is a very tiny village with just over 200 inhabitants, and it is in the Lugano area It's located right on the slope of the mountain, down at lake level... it is one of the best-preserved traditional fishing villages.What is there? The village is pedestrian and there... 

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 By ship from Lugano or Paradiso you can reach Gandria in about half an hour. 

 

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Ticino town down the hill beside Lake Lugano

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 Was recommended to pop in and visit this town on my way from Lugano to Menaggio - id been the morning from Lugano to the top of the hill above and around it to Carona and to lovely Morcote and then...... 

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...once upon a time...

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  this was a traditional fishing village 

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Gandria

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Gandria. I'd love to share with you the 1 tip I've written, the 2 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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Cliff side Gandria

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 On the short drive from Varese towards our next base in Gandria, we came across a mountain cable car (funicolare) ride to the top of Mount Bre', which was in the middle of clouds. As we started a... 

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