The market
The market offers all kinds of leather goods, including leather bags of different sizes, belts and jackets. There are also stalls selling clothes to suit all tastes, including socks, tights, chic underwear and hats, as well as sewing accessories, buttons in all shapes and sizes, fabrics and yarn.
Foods of all kinds can be found there, including cheeses from this region and the whole of Italy, cold cuts and meats of all types, and fresh fish from the lake. A wide range of different breads are available, with a good selection of specialities such as salted bread and focaccias.
The market is a wonderful place to scour for local product, flowers, eggs, cheese, cold cuts and preserves.
Luino
The main attraction is the market of Luino, every Wednesday all the year round. The weekly market in Luino is known for more than 100 years even abroad. Buses full of visitors from Switzerland, France, Germany, etc. do travel there every week.
The Luino market offers the typical food products of small farmers that sell their goods directly. The market takes place in the city centre and may be reached with any means of public transportation.
The market is on Wednesday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Cannobio
You can get there by boat from Luino. For those in need of some refreshment, the square is lined with restaurants and bars where you can enjoy an authentic Italian coffee.
The market is on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Intra
For those who prefer to relax on the water, you can also get there by boat from Laveno (20 minutes by car).
A trip round the old part of town is not to be missed by those who love designer brands – this is where you’ll find numerous boutiques.
The market is on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.