Established in 1974, the Parco Lombardo del Ticino was the first regional park in Italy. The aim was to safeguard the rivers and the many natural habitats in the Ticino Valley from the increasingly more frequent and invasive encroachment of the industrialisation and urbanisation in the surrounding area.

Everything you need to know if you are planning a weekend between Lake Maggiore and Varese with your canine friend. 

Click below and discover dog friendly cultural sites, beaches, terms and conditions and facilities, such as vet 24/7 or pet shops. 

With so many lakes dotted across the province of Varese it is no wonder the area offers unlimited ways to spend marvellous lake-weekends in Varese. Find your perfect place among the tiny fisherman villages along the lombardy shore of Lake Maggiore, or rent a bike to discover the coast of lake Varese. If you prefer the less known places, move to Valganna, a green valley situated not far from the Swiss border: over there you’ll find the small lake of Ghirla, surrounded only by real nature.