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We have beehives scattered around the fields of our Cantina alla Maggia vineyard and the Terreni alla Maggia farm. Our resort is also home to Switzerland’s largest colony of house martins, as well as the Foce della Maggia nature reserve, where around sixty species of birds come to nest.

High above Lake Maggiore, our eight beehives await discovery. During regular visits to the hives—protected by beekeeping suits—guests can get up close to the busy bees and even harvest their own taste of liquid gold. The honey produced is also served on the breakfast buffet and used in the hotel kitchen. Guests can also purchase jars of our honey to take home as a sweet souvenir or gift.