Groceries
So that you may never lack anything.
Local Shops
Small Shops - a must experience
There are small shops in walking distance from our studio space. The ones suggested are within walking or biking distance. All pictures are linked to Google Maps.
Opening hours were last updated on 11.08.2022.
Puria
20 min walk
The Market Pianezzi in Puria is a small market, where you will find all necessities. Bread needs to be ordered in advance.
Opening hours are:
MON - SAT
09.00 - 12.30
TUE - SAT
17.00 - 19.00
Albogasio
30 min walk
Doing groceries at Pitton Serrano is like being moved back in time. On Sundays you can get newspapers by just leaving money in the letter box.
Opening hours are:
in the mornings. We are not quite sure on which days.
San Mamete
20 min walk
Panificio Pasticceria Alimentari still have their own bakery. And it is worth while going there. It is cash only.
Opening hours are:
MON - FRI
05.30 - 12.30
16.00 - 19.00
SAT
07.00 - 12.30
16.00 - 19.00
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Cima
15 min bike ride
Jhonny Market is out of the small shops the one with the widest selection.
Opening hours are:
MON - FRI
05.30 - 12.30
16.00 - 19.00
SAT
07.30 - 12.30
16.00 - 19.00
SUN
08.30 - 12.30
City Shopping
Lugano and Porlezza
There are numerous shopping possibilities in Porlezza and Lugano. For the days, where you want to treat yourself to a bigger selection of food.
Lugano
30 min by bicycle
When clicking on the image above, Google Maps will show all places in Lugano registered under the label shopping.
The closest grocery store is probably this Migros.
Gandria
15 min by bicycle
There is a Migrolino (gas station shop) on the Swiss side of the border. It carries many newspapers and some necessities.
If you need to fuel up your car, this is also the place you want to go to.