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Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

Lombardy, Italy · Europe

About Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore works well as a base: 5 minutes from Riviera, 20km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).

Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore is a town located in Lombardy, Italy. With a population of 247, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore to your route.

About Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore (lit. 'Pino on the shore of Lake Maggiore'; Pin in Varesino dialect) is a former municipality of Italy, now frazione of the municipality of Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca in the Province of Varese. It held the status of comune until 2014 when it was merged with Maccagno and Veddasca

Read more to form the new municipality. It lies about located about 110 km (68 mi) northwest of Milan and about 70 km (43 mi) northwest of Varese, on the border with Switzerland. Until its suppression, Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore held along with San Valentino in Abruzzo Citeriore, the record of Italian comune with the longest name (30 letters).

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Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore is located in Lombardy, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 46.1008 latitude, 8.7387 longitude.

What is the population of Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore?

Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore has a population of approximately 247 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
247
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Lombardy
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
46.1008, 8.7387

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Contra Dam (Verzasca)

The 220 m arch dam of GoldenEye's opening leap, voted the greatest movie stunt of all time: where the Val Verzasca road crosses the crest and a commercial 007 bungee jump operates in season.

14 km · about 25 min drive

photogenic

Ponte dei Salti

A 17th-century double-arch stone bridge over the Verzasca's emerald pools at Lavertezzo; cliff-jumpers and photographers share granite slabs polished smooth by impossibly clear green water.

19 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Lake Lugano (Swiss side)

A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.

20 km · about 25 min drive

landmark

Morcote

Former fishing village stacked against the hillside at Lake Lugano's southern tip: arcaded lanes, palm-lined quays and the 400-step climb to Santa Maria del Sasso; voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016.

24 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Isola Bella

A tiny island in Lake Maggiore transformed into an extravagant Baroque palace and garden by the Borromeo family.

27 km · about 30 min drive

landmark

Stresa

An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.

29 km · about 35 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Stresa & Borromean Islands

An elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.

29 km · about 35 min drive

landmark

MV Agusta Museum

A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.

34 km · about 40 min drive

Driving roads near Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore

  • 29 kmStresa & Borromean IslandsAn elegant belle-époque resort on Lake Maggiore, gateway to the palatial Borromean Islands and their baroque gardens.
  • 42 kmLake Como Shore RoadA winding lakeside road hugging Lake Como's western shore with tunnels, villa gates, and views of snow-capped Alps reflected in deep blue water.
  • 42 kmSacro Monte di Orta & Lake OrtaA serene small lake with island San Giulio and a wooded UNESCO sacred mountain of frescoed chapels above the village.
  • 42 kmBrunate Funicular ViewpointA historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
  • 50 kmNufenen PassThe highest paved pass entirely within Switzerland at 2478m, offering a remote, uncrowded driving experience with panoramic high-altitude views.
  • 52 kmGotthard PassHistoric Swiss pass with cobblestone sections and modern tunnel

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Pino sulla Sponda del Lago Maggiore.

Tronzano Lago Maggiore

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 171

Brissago

🇨🇭 Switzerland

3 km awayPop. 1,831

Riviera

🇨🇭 Switzerland

4 km awayPop. 4,262

Cannobio

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 4,430

Veddasca

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 346

Maccagno

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,698

Ascona

🇨🇭 Switzerland

7 km awayPop. 5,084

Curiglia

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 160

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