The Malcantone valley

The valleys of the Malcantone, extending from panoramic peaks to turquoise waters, welcome tourists between one leg of the Lake Ceresio, the Gulf of Agno, the Tresa River and the high and splendid mountains dividing Switzerland and Italy that rise tall over the Lake Maggiore.

Malcantone, among the areas of Tessin and more precisely of the Lake Lugano Region, is certainly the one that presents the highest number of characteristic corners and the widest variety of landscapes.

The region comprises 26 villages situated at various altitudes. Each village has its own peculiar mark and its own monument. Just to mention a few, we would like to point out the church Santo Stefano in Miglieglia, with their roman church towers and frescoes from the 12th and 13th century and the gold mines in Sessa. The variety in the landscape is due to the fact that, following the flow of the Magliasina Riva, it climbs 270 m from the banks of the lake until reaching the base of Monte Lema, the peak of which is over 1600 m.

The characteristic point of Malcantone is Monte Lema, the peak of which can be reached either on foot or with the cable car from Miglieglia.

Those who seek rest will find a green and quiet oasis as well as the best facilities to practice one's favorite sports. The variety of the landscape, the mild climate, and rich waters, the flatter areas, the hills and mountains make Malcantone an ideal vacationing spot!

Attractions and culture

• The church of Santo Stefano al Colle, with its famous sixteenth century frescoes
• The Miglieglia castle ruins
• The old blacksmiths at Aranno
• The Mulino winery at Novaggio
• The goldmine and goldminmuseum in Sessa 

Free time activities

• Discover the region’s many historical landmarks and museums
• Shop or simply wander through Lugano's elegant arches and promenades
• Explore the sophisticated Italian cities of Como, Varese and Milan
• Music and film festivals, in summer
• Enjoy wine tasting in the regional vineyards
• Rent a mountain bike, E-Bike or Kayak in Agno
• Rent a pedal-boat, rowboat or motorboat in Caslano or Lugano
• Stand Up Paddle or Stand Up Paddle Yoga with instruction on the lake Lugano
• Fly model aircraft or parasailing at the Monte Lema
• Play minigolf, or trampoline in Caslano
• Take a boat ride on the Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore or Lake Como
• The spectacular adventure climbing park at Monte Tamaro, for adults & children
• Foxtrail in Lugano

Swimming and sauna

• Adventure swimming pool with exciting water slides "Splash and Spa" in Rivera/Monte Tamaro
• Sauna, Roman thermal baths, salt iodized pool, Haman and hydromassage in Cademario and Rivera
• Swim at the spectacular and nearby waterfall «il Maglio»
• Idyllic places to be at wild rivers and lakes
• Lake Lugano, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Astano

Animals

• Visit the «Al Maglio» zoo in Caslano
• Visit the falconery in Locarno
• Lama trekking in Iseo
• Horseback riding in Curio, Astano or Sessa