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The centre of the Locarno Film Festival are big stars and memorable evenings. But away from the big screen, interviews and red carpet, there’s a whole world waiting to be explored. Find out how to make your experience at the festival even more unique and special.
Secrets of the valleys: Vallemaggia, Valle Verzasca, Centovalli and Valle Onsernone are all teeming with enchanting spots full of character.
Each one has its own unique features and lots of things to discover, so pull on your backpack and let's set off on an adventure, but first of all it’s time to fill up on a lovely traditional lunch: risotto, polenta, luganighetta and how about a couple of ribs, all washed down with a lovely glass of Merlot? And for dessert, a slice of torta di pane accompanied by a nice coffee. Yum! After banqueting as Ticino demands, treat yourself to a walk: the region is packed full of hiking trails for all tastes, as well as attractions of all kinds. Have you ever taken a trip side-by-side with a llama? Now could be just the time to try! Or you could always opt for a game of cards on the stone tables of the grotto, in Ascona-Locarno even sitting down sports are allowed!
The sky is a clear blue and the sun’s rays at their most stunning as they reflect on the water, creating plays of light that transform the lake into a precious expanse of diamonds. The weather is really tempting, perhaps between one film and the next you could take advantage of it and cool off with a nice swim in the lake or an artisan ice cream among the characteristic alleyways and shops of the Old Town, Locarno’s historical centre. The Castello Visconteo, now home to the civic archaeology museum, is a historical and architectural gem that also boasts a position close to the Rotonda, the festival’s most important meeting point. Between a chat and an aperitive it’s soon evening: quick, it’s time for the evening screening in Piazza Grande!
