Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 091 791 13 96;
www.osteriavacchini.ch
; Contrada Maggiore 23; meals Sfr30-35; noon-2.30pm & 6.30-10pm
Mon-Sat)
Diners find no shortage of pasta, meat and fish options in this old-time eatery
(with outdoor section across the lane), but the house special is
piodadella della Vallamag-
gia
(a set of three kinds of cold meats with three matching sauces, salad and fries) - a
filling and tasty summer option.
Festivals & Events
Jazz Ascona
(
www.jazzascona.ch
)
With the weather warming up in the second half of June, Ascona grooves
into summer with local and international jazz acts.
MUSIC
Settimane Musicali
(
www.settimane-musicali.ch
)
International classical music festival held annually in Ascona since
1946 from the end of August to mid-October.
MUSIC
Getting There & Away
A ferry runs from Locarno to Ascona (20 minutes, Sfr10.50 one way).
