- "Museo Manzoniano" (2.0 km from Nido Blu) At Palazzo Stampa, a neoclassical style villa where he stayed with his second wife Alessandro Manzoni, you can visit the Sala Manzoniana where books, manuscripts and parchments concerning life are collected and the writer's works. Some showcases display letters and treatises by the philosopher Antonio Rosmini as well as relics and manuscripts by the writer Giulio Carcano, a friend of Manzoni. 

- “Chiesa Vecchia di Santa Maria” (200 meters from Nido Blu), retains some Romanesque traces in the bell tower and in the apse inside the current right aisle. The building was remodeled in the 16th century. In 2010 the restoration of the wall paintings in the left aisle began, attributable to the first half of the century. XVI, from Lombardy. The building retains the original 11th century Romanesque BELL with single lancet windows. It is preceded by an elegant seventeenth-century portico erected following the prescriptions of San Carlo Borromeo. On the façade there are traces of 15th century frescoes, one of which depicts St. Christopher. The interior of the sixteenth century is richly decorated with contemporary frescoes: Crucifixion; Saints Rocco, Sebastiano, Lucia, Apollonia, Defendente, Caterina and Cristina; prophets. Sant'Uguccione (or Ugo) on the right side of the entrance, is portrayed the gesture of cutting a wheel of cheese. The baroque altar in inlaid gilded wood is decorated with a splendid frontal. 

-Rocca di Angera - Doll and Toy Museum The Rocca di Angera is in a strategic position for the control of traffic, the historiographic tradition links the events of Angera to the Visconti family and to its affirmation after the victory of the battle of Desio in 1277, celebrated in the frescoes of the Hall of Justice. With the Visconti, the Rocca is at the center of important reconstruction and expansion works that will last for more than a century. The Rocca di Angera thus becomes the residence and symbol of the political order of the family to which it still belongs today. The expert that the cardinal had sent to the place suggested that essential repairs be made, but a little later, on the initiative of Julius Caesar III and then of Antonio Renato Borromeo, the fortress was extensively restored. The Museum, on the other hand, develops along 12 rooms located in the Visconti and Borromean wings, flanked by two single-themed sections: one dedicated to dolls from extra-European cultures and the other to the automatons of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Over a thousand dolls made from the 18th century to today, dressed and accompanied by precious kits. Also on display are toys and furniture models from the collection of Roberta della Seta Sommi Picenardi: masterpieces by skilled masters who made these prototypes with the same skill used for real furniture. The automatons section, inaugurated in 2002, collects specimens made mainly between 1880 and 1920, mostly produced in France and Germany, real animated marvels whose movement was accompanied by musical arias often drawn from well-known operas.

- "La Rampolina" restaurant (11 km from Nido Blu, A welcoming environment and a breathtaking view, surrounded by nature with a direct view of the Borromeo Islands. A sparkling and casual atmosphere pervaded by the scent of homemade products. Total attention to the customer, quality and local ingredients. (For reservations tel.  39 0323923415)

 - Restaurant "La Bruma" (100 meters from Nido Blu), offers both pizzas and refined foods and tables in the dehor facing the lake. 

- Bar La Spiaggetta (300 mt from Nido Blu), located on the beach 

- Bar Anelli "Coffee, Wine & Food" (100 meters from Nido Blu), Lounge Bar and quality gastronomy, is the ideal place for breakfasts, aperitifs and delicious breaks on the Belgirate lakefront . There is also a small minimarket of typical high quality products. Upon agreement with the owner it is possible to have every dish on their menu delivered to Nidoblu. 

- Restaurant "Battipalo" (2 km from Nido Blu) offers a creative Italian menu in a restaurant contemporary on the lake, with colorful wooden chairs and exposed brick and outdoor tables. 

- “Il Rapanello” restaurant (2 km from Nido Blu), the fish is fresh and of quality. Dishes from tradition to innovation, with very delicious and exquisite refinements. Very generous portions. From appetizers to desserts, all strictly fresh.

 - "Al Camino" restaurant (2 km from Nido Blu), offers Italian pasta specialties and homemade desserts in the intimate rooms with rustic furnishings of a former farmhouse with terrace overlooking the lake.

 - "Antico Maniero" restaurant (2.5 km da Nido Blu), offers impeccable service in an exclusive place

- "Savoini" supermarket 3 km away from Nido Blu), a state-of-the-art supermarket, with attention to the assortments and environments with the best local cured meats and cheeses as well as the great classics of Italian gastronomy, high quality butcher with Piedmontese cattle, Italian pork and poultry, a wide selection of fruit and vegetables with the choice of many organic and Italian products, take-away gastronomy with microwave oven, tables and chairs available for free to customers to have a quick meal. 

- Minimarket: inside Anelli "Coffee, Wine & Food" in Belgirate (100 meters from Nido Blu)

-Boat tour of the Borromean Islands departing from the port of Belgirate:

- Isola Madre: with its eight hectares of extension it is the largest of the Borromean Islands. The botanical heritage and the strong exotic imprint have made it the most voluptuous place seen in the world (cit. Gustave Flaubert). The current English botanical park was built in the early nineteenth century, and since then plants and flowers have been brought home from distant journeys and acclimatized thanks to the mild and favorable temperatures. Today that of Isola Madre is a unique botanical garden for rare plant essences from all over the world. Continuous and exuberant blooms, fruit of the work of expert gardeners, constantly renew the corners of the park: from the groves of magnolias to those of bamboo, from the fragrant pergolas of wisteria to the espaliers of citrus fruits, from the parterres of ancient camellias and rhododendrons to the pools overflowing with water lilies and lotus flower. Eucalyptus, palm and banana trees coexist with the collection of conifers and maples. In midsummer hibiscus, bougainvillea and ipomme enhance the thrill of travel within travel. 

Isola Bella: It took almost four hundred years and the teamwork of hundreds of architects, engineers, plasterers, painters and cabinetmakers to give rise to the extraordinary transformation of Isola Bella from a rock into a place of delight. The tour includes a visit to the sumptuous palace, home of the Borromeo family, which preserves priceless works of art. A fascinating journey between art and history accompanies in the over 20 rooms and heart of Palazzo Borromeo, you can admire the Berthier Gallery, a mosaic of over 130 paintings that includes masterpieces and some copies of great masters of the past such as Raphael, Correggio, Titian, Guido Reni - recurring practice in the noble collections of the time. Unique environments are the Throne Room, the Queens Room, the Tapestry Room and the Caves, created to amaze guests by transporting them to a magical marine world. As a curtain, a large camphor that has welcomed visitors for two hundred years. Obelisks and fountains amaze the visitor at every corner, who along the garden paths can climb up to the large terrace, the real command station of the island, from which to admire the expanse of Lake Maggiore and the enchantment of this man-made casket . 

-Isola Pescatori: the only one of the Borromean islands to be inhabited throughout the year, and hosts a small village characterized by a small square surrounded by narrow and sinuous alleys. 

- Arona: The statue of San Carlo was built in Arona, the birthplace of Borromeo, after his canonization and in honor of the greatness of the Milanese archbishop: for about two centuries it was the tallest statue in the world. In Arona there are many other places linked to the figure of the saint: the Rocca where he was born, today a splendid panoramic park with the remains of the lost fortress; the Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Nascente where he was baptized, full of precious masterpieces; the Church of the Holy Martyrs where he celebrated his last Mass before returning to Milan, where he died of fever on the evening of November 3, 1584. The city of Arona and its surroundings have been inhabited by man since prehistoric times. It was certainly the site of Roman fortifications, and in the Middle Ages it was dominated by the Torriani, the Visconti and finally became the dominion of the Borromeo in the first half of the 15th century. Its position is in fact strategically influential both on the side of the lake and on that of the access roads to the Simplon pass, already used by the Romans. The historic center made up of many suggestive alleys, has its heart in Corso Cavour, also called budello, where you can go shopping in the many shops, taste many delicacies in the best restaurants in the city, such as Aldo in Piazza del Popolo and La Ruga del Corso in Via Battisti (side street of Corso Cavour).

- Rental of dinghies and sailing boats "Polarus Yacht" (250 meters from Nido blu), the longest-running and well-known shipping company of Lake Maggiore, with a history that has lasted for more than a hundred years, equipped with expert instructors capable of accompany you during your relaxing holidays. Book a sailing or motor boat to navigate in absolute freedom between the Borromean Islands, up towards the Castles of Cannero or down to the Rocche di Arona and Angera in waters rich in history. Friendliness, availability and competence are their trump cards, as well as the passion for sailing and sport. 

- "Mottarone Adventure Park", (22 km from NidoBlu) is the place where adventure overwhelms you with unique emotions thanks to lianas, zip-lines, bridges, nets and tarzan jump, in total safety (liea vita continua) and assisted by qualified personnel, all set in a 3000 m2 park. Equipped with four courses with different levels of difficulty, starting from 3 years (Info and reservations  39 0323.1991031).

 - "Alpyland Mottarone", (22 km from NidoBlu) is the rail bob on the top of Mottarone, usable both in summer and in winter, which with its 1200 meters in length offers crazy fun, in total safety, enjoying a view breathtaking. The speed of the bob is easily controlled by anyone, even the youngest (from four years old) (info  39 0323.1991007) 0323. 1991007. 

- “Ebike rental” c / o Mottarone Adventure Park. Overall it is possible to rent and load your Ebike to try the beautiful route that leads to the top of the Mottarone peak at a height of 1492 meters above sea level, for a breathtaking view, having lunch at the Genziana Refuge "and then tackling an adrenaline-pumping descent to the point of return of your Ebike, at the Adventure Park. 

- "Società delle Regattata" sailing school, offers sailing boat rental from 50 Euro per day, sailing course which includes 4 outings from 8.30 to 12.30, sailing excursions with a minimum of 2 people from 9.00 to 16.00, excursions to the islands Borromee with the possibility of dinner on the island.

 - “Tennis Sporting Club” Lesa (2.0 km from the house).

- Golf Des Iles Borromées (7.2 km from NIido Blu), has a course that takes place in an uncontaminated natural environment at about 500 meters high; well exposed to the sun, it is cool in summer and sunny in winter. Set in an enchanting landscape, the field enjoys an exceptional panorama, from the Ticino plain to the Simplon Alps and Switzerland and four pre-alpine lakes, the Maggiore, Varese, Monate and Comabbio. The GOLF DES ILES BORROMEES is open all year round (Tel.  39 0323929285). 

-The amateur association Golf Alpino di Stresa (about 8n km from Nido Blu) is made up of several hundred friends who for many years have shared a passion for golf, nature and being together. The peculiarity of the Stresa Alpine Golf Club it is in fact represented by the strong spirit of hospitality and the sportsmanship of the Club and its players that makes the golf day pleasant for everyone, members and non-members! The Club House, which also houses changing rooms, bag storage, secretariat and Youth Club, offers guests a cozy restaurant, characterized by a large window overlooking the last hole and an excellent cuisine with local dishes.From the Secretariat, to the field, to the changing rooms, the rule has always been one: to make visitors feel like at home, allowing them to experience all the flavor of sport. 

- Golf Continental Verbania (17 km from Nido Blu), is divided into 18 regulation holes, Par 61, with a flat character, on the shores of the enchanting Lake Mergozzo and against the backdrop of the Alps which draw its suggestive natural outline. The game turns out to be varied and interesting due to the presence of internal lakes and a vast forest of black alders, but at the same time restful and not tiring due to its quiet and the type of path. Young and informal club, it stands out for the hospitality and affability of its management staff who never skimp on a smile and advice to the players and friends who frequent the field. 

- Arona Golf Club (18 km from Nido Blu), Arona Golf Club in the Lake Maggiore area for years has been a reference point for golfers of all abilities, a few steps from Milan, and is the 1st 9-hole Piedmontese golf course for subscribers and new players. The free circulation and the many agreements with neighboring or twinning fields make their season tickets unmissable. 

- Golf Piandisole (36 km from Nido Blu), is located in Premeno where with its 1000 meters above sea level, it offers splendid views of Lake Maggiore and the Monte Rosa area. The structure, born in 1962 on the initiative of a group of vacationers in nearby Premeno, now has a regular nine-hole course with double starts. Some holes represent a demanding technical test: hole 6 is an uphill par 3 and hole 9, the most difficult, a par 4 of 372 meters with dog-leg. Each of the 9 holes has its own pitfalls, with obstacles, bunkers, water, gradients, trees within a course that is nevertheless fun and suitable for all levels of play.The calendar of events at Golf Piandisole is full of competitions throughout the season from 1st April to 31st October. Hospitality and sportiness are the watchwords in Piandisole for a splendid golf day on Lake Maggiore.

- Alpinia Botanical Garden (13 km by car or 40 minutes by boat from Belgirate, 200 meters from Nido Blu) is located in a hamlet of the Municipality of Stresa at an altitude of 800 meters, overlooking a beautiful panoramic view of the lake Maggiore: a real natural balcony where you can relax looking at the landscape while remaining in close contact with nature. This splendid balcony is equipped with a Belvedere Hut, where you can sit and rest on the comfortable benches while enjoying the enchanting view. The Alpinia path is circular, the two initial paths join: on the left you pass first through the wood, while on the right you can directly access the panoramic view from the main flower garden. Along the way, in the middle of the Garden there is a source of natural water coming from the summit of the Mottarone mountain (1492m), a very pure and refreshing water in the summer months. This garden offers more than 700 different species of plants, most of them are alpine, but it is possible to find species from the East and America as well. The symbolic flower of Alpinia is the Gentian, an alpine flower with a characteristic purplish blue color, a small, rare and wonderful bell flower. Since 1934 the Garden has given new emotions every season; all this is due to the founder Iginio Ambrosini, who had the idea of transforming a simple pasture into a wonderful area, from the 12000 square meters that were at the beginning now it extends over 40000 square meters and every single area has its own history from to tell!  

-Villa Pallavicino: located 5.8 km from Nido Blu, it is surrounded by a park of 18 hectares where the botanical and the faunal soul live in harmony, in fact there are more than 50 species of mammals and birds (including zebras, kangaroos, the coatis, the antigone crane, the flamingos, the Orobic goats, the "Bellavista" mule, the alpaga, the donkeys, the ferrets, the Polverara hens, the Fanta fox, etc), and over time have found a home in Park also some wild specimens saved by the forester. Then there is a space designed to experience a unique and direct contact with animals: the Farm. Here Tibetan goats and rock climbers, sheep, llamas, alpacas and fallow deer live free, looking for a caress from visitors, especially the little ones. An area strongly desired to make possible a true, playful but also educational encounter in respect and trust between human and animal beings. Unmissable is the Garden of Flowers, with its multi-colored rose garden and flower beds with ever new blooms throughout. the summer. 

- Villa Taranto: located 22 km by car from Nido Blu or 45 min by boat from the port of Belgirate): the notoriety it enjoys all over the world does not in fact dispense the most hasty from spending a couple of hours there. today of the garden of Villa Taranto is not a spontaneous fruit, but the result, shaped over time by a laborious elaboration undertaken by Captain Mc Eacharn in 1931. Visiting the Gardens, everyone will find intimate scenarios and imaginative figures hidden in transparencies of water, or in the expanses of mysterious flowers, sacred to Egyptian mythology. From romantic Valletta to the expanse of heather, from the greenhouses with the "Victoria cruziana" to the avenues of Azaleas, Maples, Rhododendrons and Camellias, from the gardens of the Dahlias, with over 300 varieties, to the thousand colors of autumn blooms, against the backdrop of the Italian, or in the golden autumn velarium, VILLA TARANTO gives us as many unforgettable images of its ever-renewed beauty.