Carona: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Carona
Carona is situated on the southern slope of the Monte San Salvatore massif, on a morphological terrace between 580 and 750 metres above sea level. The village overlooks the Gulf of Morcote and the Melide saddle.
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Landscape and village character
The Carona area includes extensive areas of deciduous and coniferous forest, historic agricultural terraces, and grassland. The historic village centre has a compact layout with terraced streets and courtyards that follow the course of the slopes of the Arbostora peninsula.
To the southeast of Carona lies Parco San Grato, a botanical garden on a hilltop. Its collections include rhododendrons, azaleas, and conifers; the garden is situated at an elevation of approximately 690 to 750 metres above sea level.
Alpe Vicania is included in a nature and landscape conservation area recognised at municipal and cantonal level.
Geographical surroundings
Monte Brè, Monte Generoso, Monte Boglia, and Poncione di Breno are located in the surroundings of Carona.
Culture and history
The wider regional area around Carona is home to the Civico Museo D'arte Moderna E Contemporanea, the Museo Tattile Varese, Villa Augusta, and Villa Mirabello.
Carona has a municipal history dating back to 1803. The municipality requested clarification regarding the organisation of municipalities under a law enacted by the Grand Council in 1803. It addressed this request to the government commissioner in the district of Lugano.
For the broader travel overview: Lugano.
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