Guest guides

Everything we would tell you in person, written down once

These pages answer the questions our guests ask most often — and a few things they would not have thought to ask. Tap any guide to open it.

Casbeno, your neighbourhood

The district you are staying in, and where the locals actually go.
Eating and drinking

Dinner, a cheap local lunch, breakfast and the aperitivo.
Food shopping

Which supermarket for what, plus the bakery and organic growers.
Getting around

Trains, buses, ferries and scooters — what is worth it.
Walks and trekking

Into town on foot, the Sacro Monte, and two easier walks.
Cycling

Flat lakeside paths, MTB trails and the racing climbs.
Rowing

Schiranna and Gavirate, both minutes away.
Gliding and paragliding

The Adele Orsi airfield and the Laveno launch.
Days out

Lake Maggiore, Milan, Como and Bellagio — our honest opinion.
Big events near Milan

Design Week, Fashion Week, EICMA and San Siro.
Shopping and outlets

A flea market, two local outlets, beer and chocolate.

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