In the following boat ride that hugs the coast from Meina to Lesa you can spot other villas and parks, like that of Villa Cella that is very large and spreads out up to the lake, or that of Villa Cavallini rich in rare botanical species,. The small town, situated in a tiny inlet, is the goal holiday resorts andseat of lively industrial activity. The most significant monument of the locality remains the Palazzo Stampa, faced on to the lake-front, where personalities like Manzoni and Cavour stayed.