Lake Lugano, Ticino 890 ft
Mediterranean Switzerland with Italian flair
Surrounded by hills and mountains accessible
by funicular railway, shimmering Lake
Lugano is blessed with a warm mediterranean
climate and is known for its lush vegetation
and classic Italian-style architecture.
Public boat services carry visitors
to peaceful old fishing villages characterised
by tile roofs, pastel-coloured facades
and arcades. Undeniably Swiss, but
Italian in character, Lugano itself
is a small cosmopolitan city with great
shopping opportunities from ‘old town’
markets to Milan-style boutiques. ‘Piazzas’
with outdoor cafés offer visitors cool
drinks after a day spent on the lake, walking in the Verzasca valley, or savouring the views from local mountains Monte Bre and Mont San Salvatore. Cultural attractions are also in abundance with art galleries, museums, music festivals and historic monuments.
Resort offers •.Free Swiss ½ Price Travel Card (only for Zurich passengers) • Free return trip up Monte San Salvatore for all guests staying in Lugano for 7 or more nights (no need to pre-book. Ticket available locally. (Offer not applicable to guests flying to Milan).
Hotel offers .See individual hotel descriptions.
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