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Markets: Cannobio on Sunday, Luino on Wednesday, Verbania on Saturday

MARKETS:
Cannobio:
Very well known in Cannobio is the Sunday market on the lakeside, held every Sunday throughout the year.
This market is an unmissable attraction for tourists and locals alike, thanks to its unique atmosphere, characterised by the presence of stalls selling typical products and quality handicrafts.
The market takes place on the lakeside promenade, creating a backdrop of colours and scents.
Alongside the colourful stalls, there are numerous bars offering delicious aperitifs and lunch.
The market day is also an opportunity to stroll through the historical centre of Cannobio among its alleys and ancient buildings.
.The market called ‘Bancarelle sotto le stelle’ (Stalls under the stars) with vintage objects and material in the old town centre, is held from May to September.
.The food market in Piazza S. Marta every Thursday of the year with food products exclusively typical of our areas and valleys. Cheese, cold cuts, meat, fruit and vegetables, and fresh fish, these are the specialities you can find every Thursday.

Luino:
The Market in Luino, every Wednesday of the year, is defined as one of the largest markets in Europe with local products and crafts. It extends along the lakefront and the streets of the historic center, thus offering a fantastic day of not only shopping but also local craft products.
The Luino market can be reached from Cannobio both by car and by boat.

Verbania:
The Market in Verbania, every Saturday of the year.

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Lago Maggiore ZIPline

In one of the most beautiful landscapes of our area you can experience incredible sensations flying at over 120 km/h.
A route of 1850m at a height of 350m from the ground, hooked to a steel cable you will experience a unique fun.

WHERE IT IS:
Above Verbania, in the Intrasca Valley, precisely at Alpe Segletta, there is a post that can be easily reached by car.
From here the shuttle bus will take you to the launch site.

HOW TO REACH Lake Maggiore ZIPline from Cannobio:
From Cannobio reach Verbania, take the road to Piancavallo along the provincial road n. 55 Intra-Premeno and then the provincial road n. 56 Premeno-Colle.
Once you reach the panoramic terrace of Belvedere di Piancavallo, turn left towards Alpe Segletta, after about 2 km you will find the access road to the ZIPline.

COORDINATES:
Locality Alpe Segletta - 28812 Aurano (VB)
46°00'22.8" N - 8°36'08.6" E

For further information and bookings please visit
Mail: info@lagomaggiorezipline.it
Phone: +39 333 9467147

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Lake Maggiore attractions

Val Formazza Cascata del Toce: The excellent symbol of Val Formazza is the Toce Waterfall with a drop of 145 m, offering a unique and unforgettable scenery set among the mountains covered with conifers, meadows, small alpine lakes and pastures.
Val Vigezzo: the route covered by the Centovalli train, which links the villages of Domodossola and Locarno, winds through forests, wild mountains and small villages. The Vigezzo Valley is known as the "Painters' Valley".
Botanical Gardens: We are fortunate to have in our area three botanical attractions such as: Giardini Botanici di Villa Taranto in Verbania, excellence of Lake Maggiore with a park of 16 hectares. The park offers visitors 20,000 species of plants. Depending on the season, there are different blooms: from March to October there are camellias, rhododendrons, tulips, azaleas and dahlias.
Villa Pallavicino in Stresa, another botanical attraction, covers an area of 20 hectares with flowering avenues, ancient trees and a magnificent botanical garden. The distinguishing feature of this park is the presence of animals with more than 40 species of mammals and exotic birds.
Cannero Castles: an attraction emerging from the waters of Lake Maggiore not far from the shore. The castles stand on two small islands, fortified in the Middle Ages and used by brigands to control trade with neighbouring Switzerland.
Mottarone: situated between Lake Maggiore and Lake Orta, Mottarone is one of the most beautiful natural balconies in Piedmont. It can be reached by car or by cable car, a 20-minute ride from Stresa. Once at the top, there is a breathtaking view of seven lakes, the Po Valley, Monte Rosa and the Alps.
Borromeo Islands: Isola Bella and Isola Madre. In the middle of Lake Maggiore emerge the Islands, transformed during the 16th century by the Borromeo family.
On Isola Bella we find the Baroque palace with large, luxurious rooms containing important works of art, flanked by a rich Italian-style garden.
Isola Madre, on the other hand, has a palace dating back to the 16th century set in a lush English garden.
Isola Pescatori (Fishermen's Island): characterised by white houses and narrow streets, on the island we find the splendid 11th-century church of San Vittore.