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This protected region of amazing interest offers an incredibly rich flora and fauna in an unforgettable setting. It is possible to visit the Ponds by following the footpath that crosses the whole territory, from the mouth of the Ticino river to Magadino village. You will come across biotopes of European importance, where all the phases of life's development can be observed. More than 300 bird species live and nest in this tangle of vegetation, far away from possible civilisation contaminations. Detail
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The garden skills of the breeder Otto Eisenhut can be admired in all their magnificence on the brow of the hill between Piazzogna and Vairano, in the Gambarogno Riviera. This botanical garden extends on a total area of more than 17,000 square metres and contains a myriad of plants: approx. 950 different qualities of camellias and nearly as many magnolias, not to mention the azaleas, peonys and rhododendrons surrounded by pine trees, junipers, ivys and fir-trees that are exotic or rare in Europe. The Foundation "Gambarogno's Botanical Garden" has been managing this garden since the beginning of the year 2000. Its aim is to guarantee the continuity of this precious landscape, both botanically and culturally. Unless you are a botanical garden expert, count on a full hour for the visit. Detail
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The Brissago Islands
Another interesting botanical garden in Canton Ticino is on the Brissago Islands, 900m from Porto Ronco and at 193.5 m above sea level, Lake Maggiore's average water level. These islands offer both cultivated plants of subtropical origin and natural plants, typical of the Insubric region. On Isola Grande (San Pancrazio) there is a rich collection of exotic plants, while on Isolino (Isola Piccola or Sant'Apollinare) natural vegetation is being kept as such.
Further information: www.isolebrissago.ch
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