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Ascona : Things to see and do
Ascona : Organise your stay
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Ascona Hotel tips
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Garni la Meridiana from130 CHF
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Hotel Luna Garni from112 CHF
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Osteria Ticino from60 CHF
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Travel guide Ascona 
Ascona : The Michelin guide review
Ascona, like neighbouring Locarno, is ideally placed for numerous sports activities at the mouth of the Maggia, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. This small fishing village has been favoured by artists for many years and is a popular resort because of its atmosphere and site, as well as the area's rich excursion opportunities.
Tourist attractions Ascona : Things to see and do
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Its size (212.3km²), majestic, unspoilt beauty, and above all the Borromean Islands in its centre make Lake Maggiore the most famous of Italy's Pre-Alpine lakes. It is fed by the River Tessin, which rises in Switzerland, and its waters change from a ..
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Maggiore, Orta, Como, Iseo and Garda are all legends in their own right. Of glacial origins, these long, narrow expanses of water stretch out from Piedmont to Venetia and from Switzerland to Trentino at the foothills of the Lombardy Alps. The climate..
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Belvedere di Sighignola
I - 22024 Lanzo d'Intelvi
This resort is also known as the "balcony of Italy", by virtue of its extensive view of Lugano, the Alps as far as Monte Rosa and on a clear day, Mont Blanc.
Hotels Ascona
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Hotel Mulino
Via delle Scuole 17 CH - 6612 Ascona
Prix Prices from : 220 CHF
Situated in a quiet location in the middle of a large green garden, the Hotel Mulino is only a few steps away from Lake Maggiore and from the heart of Ascona. Choose from quiet, bright comfort and standard rooms with a balcony, a terrace or a veran..
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Osteria Ticino
Via Muraccio 20 CH - 6612 Ascona
Osteria Ticino enjoys a quiet location just a 5-minute walk from the Old Town of Ascona and the promenade along Lake Maggiore. Rooms offer free Wi-Fi and a balcony overlooking the garden or the mountains. The restaurant has a sun terrace overlooking..
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Hotel Polo
Via Buonamano 7 CH - 6612 Ascona
Prix Prices from : 90 CHF
Located 100 metres from Ascona's Old Town and a 5-minute walk from Lake Maggiore, Hotel Polo offers air-conditioned rooms with cable TV. Free parking and free Wi-Fi are available. You can start your day with a rich breakfast buffet and enjoy diverse..
Restaurants Ascona
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Both atmosphere and management bear the family imprint. The cuisine is authentic and based largely on traditional recipes with braised meats a speciality. The menus vary according to season.
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La Sosta
via Principale 53 CH - 6914 Carona
A good choice for delicious, authentic Mediterranean cuisine. La Sosta also offers a more concise menu at midday. The delightful terrace is perfect for romantic dinners in summer.
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In the shade of the ancient beech that dominates the park, it offers an unmissable view of Lake Lugano and seamless modern and imaginative interpretations of a cuisine rooted in tradition.
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Vicania
Alpe Vicania CH - 6921 Vico Morcote
You need to keep a sharp eye out to find the restaurant, immersed as it is in the greenery of an extensive agricultural property. But the ambience and the cuisine make the effort well worth while.
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Seven Asia
Via Borgo 19 CH - 6612 Ascona
Small, minimalist-style restaurant promoting a special gastronomic concept: tasty Asian dishes, teppanyaki, sushi bar and a delightful curry orientated menu.
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This typical grotto-style restaurant is shaded by mature plane trees. It provides an ideal setting in which to enjoy delicious, homemade cuisine influenced by Mediterranean flavours. Reasonably priced.
