Laveno villas, Lake Maggiore Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Laveno
Laveno is a typical lakeside town on the Eastern shores of Lake Maggiore with it's elegant 17th and 18th century villas spread throughout the town. Overlooked by Mount Sasso del Ferro, Laveno is a great resort for exploring the rest of Lake Maggiore's villages and mountain hamlets.
At 1062m, just below the summit of Mount Sasso del Ferro, you can get incredible views of Lake Maggiore, the Alps, the Ticinio river and nature reserve in the Ticino Valley and the other Italian lakes - well worth the hike or the short cable car ride up from Laveno.
Laveno is also very well positioned for visiting all the top attractions Lake Maggiore has to offer such as the famous Borromean Islands. With the ferries leaving Laveno every 20 minutes during the peak summer months, getting around Lake Maggiore is easy.
| Key facts... | |
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| Restaurants | 10+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Outdoor pool | ✘ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Malpensa (39km) |
| Nearest train station | Laveno |
Featured holiday villas in Laveno
Renting a villa or apartment in Laveno provides some breathtaking views of the lake and surrounding mountains. Our holiday rentals are conveniently located to all the local amenities and have easy access to the ferry terminal.
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Things to see and do in Laveno
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Take the cable car from Laveno to Mount Sasso del Ferro | ✔ |
| Chill out on one of the many beaches around Lake Maggiore | ✔ |
| Take a sunset cruise around the lake | ✔ |
| Head into Stresa and take the cable car up to Monte Mottarone | ✔ |
| Take a guided tour of the Borromean Islands | ✔ |
| Sail up to the Swiss section of the lake and explore the very lively resort of Locarno | ✔ |
| In winter, try some skiing on the pistes above Lake Maggiore | ✔ |
Our view on Laveno villa holidays
Laveno is an ideal base for exploring Lake Maggiore with good ferry connections and superb views of the lake. Staying in a self catering holiday villa along the shores of Laveno provides the space, freedom and flexibility to do what you want, when you want - home from home.
