Lake Maggiore, Ticino 630 ft
Mediterranean Switzerland - a short hop from Italy
With a classic holiday atmosphere invoked
by warm evening strolls and pavement
cafés, Locarno basks beside Lake Maggiore
at the foothills of the Swiss Alps
and is only a short boat ride from
Italy. Among its major attractions
are a lovely lake promenade lined with
flowers and palm trees, luxuriant sub-tropical
parks and gardens, access to wonderful
wild valleys such as Valle Verzasca
and the Centovalli - famous for its
dramatic rail routes - and the ambient
Piazza Grande, where the International
Film Festival, takes place (6-16 August).
Boat rides can be taken to the Islands of Brissago in Swiss waters, or the Borromean Islands and Stresa in Italy, and cable-cars carry visitors to Cardada for stunning views. Excellent train services offer such destinations as Bellinzona with its beautiful medieval castles.
Resort offers •.Free Swiss ½ Price Travel Card .
Hotel offers .See individual hotel descriptions.
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