Lombardy, Italy · Europe
Porto Ceresio works well as a base: 5 minutes from Brusimpiano, 10km from Lake Lugano (Swiss side).
Porto Ceresio is in Lombardy, Italy, with about 2,900 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Brusimpiano, about 4 km away.
Porto Ceresio (Varesino: Pòrt Cerési) is a comune (municipality) on Lake Lugano in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 miles) northwest of Milan and about 11 km (7 mi) northeast of Varese, on the border with Switzerland. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population ofRead more
3,080 and an area of 5.1 square kilometres (2.0 sq mi).
Porto Ceresio borders the following municipalities: Besano, Brusimpiano, Brusino Arsizio (Switzerland), Cuasso al Monte, Meride (Switzerland), Morcote (Switzerland). The Comune is situated not far away from the Cinque Vette Park
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Within an hour or so of Porto Ceresio: Morcote (2 km), Lake Lugano (Swiss side) (10 km), MV Agusta Museum (15 km), Brunate Funicular Viewpoint (19 km).
The nearest famous roads are Lake Como Shore Road, San Bernardino Pass and Lukmanier Pass.
Porto Ceresio is in Lombardy, Italy, about 4 km from Brusimpiano.
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ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
Full driving guide for Italy8 notable places within an hour's drive.
landmark
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.
2 km · about 5 min drive
natural wonder
A Mediterranean-flavoured lake straddling Switzerland and Italy, framed by steep mountains and the charming Italian-speaking town of Lugano.
10 km · about 20 min drive
landmark
A museum dedicated to MV Agusta's legendary racing heritage near Varese, showcasing decades of championship-winning motorcycles.
15 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A historic funicular climbs from Como city to Brunate for a sweeping balcony view over the lake and Alps.
19 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Bond convalesces in the terraced gardens of this lakeside villa in Casino Royale; it also appeared in Star Wars Episode II.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A stunning 18th-century lakeside villa on a wooded promontory of Lake Como, famous as a film location for Star Wars and James Bond.
25 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
A grand 18th-century lakeside villa on Lake Como famous for its botanical gardens with azaleas, rhododendrons, and Canova sculptures.
27 km · about 30 min drive
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An elegant resort town on the western shore of Lake Maggiore offering panoramic views of the Borromean Islands.
28 km · about 35 min drive
19 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 100km.
April to October
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