Villas in Magadino
Magadino suits birdwatchers and quiet lakeside stays, beside the Bolle di Magadino reserve where the Ticino meets Lake Maggiore. The village is small, so for evenings out most people take the boat to Locarno or Ascona.
- Villas
- 9
- From, per week
- £627
About Magadino
Magadino is the largest place in the Gambarogno, a 10 km lakeside stretch of Lake Maggiore that runs from the tip of the lake to the Italian border. The Bolle di Magadino, a 1,500 hectare reserve where the Ticino flows into the lake, has three access points in the village, and birds nest and stop there on migration. It is worth a visit in any season, and guided tours run from April to October. Homes sit in and around the village, mostly small, and some have a private pool, with a garden and air conditioning common. Magadino has its own ice rink, and the wider Gambarogno is known for its chestnut groves.
Is Magadino right for you?
- Best for
- Birdwatching, lake boats and quiet Gambarogno stays
- Not for you if
- You want a lively evening scene without taking a boat or the car.
Near Magadino
Bolle di Magadino
A wetland reserve at the Ticino delta, with marked nature trails reached from Magadino and Gordola.
Locarno and Ascona
Regular boat services link the Gambarogno lakeside villages with both towns.
Brissago Islands
Also on the regular lake boat routes from the Gambarogno shore.
Alto Gambarogno
The mountain villages above the shore, reached by a road that climbs from Vira.
Getting to Magadino
Milan Malpensa is around one hour twenty by road, about 47 miles, to Magadino-Vira. Regular boats link the lakeside villages with Locarno and Ascona. A car helps for the mountain villages above, which are reached by road from Vira.
Villas in Magadino
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Bella Vista (EG)
Magadino, Ticino, Switzerland
4
1
0
BBQDishwasherMicrowave+8 more
from£90
per night
2-Bedroom Home, Magadino
Magadino, Ticino, Switzerland
5
2
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+9 more
from£157
per night
1-Bedroom Home, Magadino
Magadino, Ticino, Switzerland
3
1
0
BBQParkingDishwasher+10 more
from£144
per night
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4-star property
Magadino villa holidays: questions answered
Can you visit the Bolle di Magadino from Magadino?
Yes. There are three access points in Magadino, with marked nature trails and information boards in German and Italian. Guided tours run from April to October by appointment, and a visit works in any season.
How do you get from Magadino to Locarno?
By road or by lake boat. Regular boat services connect the Gambarogno villages with Locarno and Ascona, though you should check which landing stage serves your village and the season's timetable.
How long is the drive from Milan Malpensa to Magadino?
About one hour twenty to Magadino-Vira. The rail route starts at Gallarate and takes far longer, so driving from the airport is the quicker choice.
Is Magadino worth visiting in winter?
For a quiet stay, yes. The Bolle reserve is pleasant at any time of year, and snow gives it a fairytale look. There is also an ice rink in the village.
Nearby towns to Magadino
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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