from the direction of Milan. The headquarters of Navigazione Lago Maggiore (Lake Maggiore's ferry company) are located in Arona, along with its shipyard. Arona is the southernmost port on Lake Maggiore, and transport by boat or hydrofoil is available to both sides of the lake up to the Swiss city of Locarno. Surrounding municipalities Oleggio Castello Meina Comignago Dormelletto Twin towns – sister cities Arona is twinned with: Compiègne, France Arona, Spain Huy, Belgium References External links Official website Arona.net, a private portal AronanelWeb, history and events of the city Discover Arona, Local information