Leisure Time
Villa Taranto
The botanical gardens of Villa Taranto in Verbania are well-known all around the world, going into the gardens of Villa Taranto is like making a travel through foreign lands.
...30 minutes by far from the hote or you can reach it by boatl!!...
Villa Pallavicino Park
One of the most charming place of Lake Maggiore between secular trees,a splendid botanical garden and many animal species.
...only 15 minutes by car from the hotel!!!...
Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso
Clinging to a rock face directly overhanging the lake,the Hermitage of Santa Caterina del Sasso is certainly one of the most charming sights of lake Maggiore.
...you can reach it by boat or by car in 40 minutes!!...
St. Charles Statue
The statue of Saint Charles stands on the top of a hill just above Arona. Not everyone knows that Frédéderic Auguste Bartholdi,who designed the Statue of Liberty,stayed in Arona to study the statue's structure. A plaque can be found at the foot of the statue of Liberty commemorsting the inspiration given by the St. Charles statue, now no longer the largest statue in the world.
...you can reach it by a walk of 10 minutes or by car in less than 5 minutes from the hotel!!...
Borromean Islands ( Bella island, Madre island, Pescatori island)
The Borromean islands are a group of three small islands , they are a major local touristic attraction for their pictoresque setting.
...the departure of boat trips to the islands starts from Arona boat station, only few steps from the Hotel!!..