Ticino
Why we love it...
- Stunning lakes Maggiore and Lugano
- Mild climate
- Mediterranean architecture and cuisine
It's perfect for...
- Music and film festivals
- Variety of watersports, climbing and caving
- People watching in pavement cafés
Ticino encompasses the warm flamboyance of Italy combined with the cool efficiency of Switzerland. This region is Italian speaking, relaxed, friendly and enjoys more hours of sunshine than any other part of Switzerland.
Ticino offers a huge variety of scenery from the Alps in the North to lakes Lugano and Maggiore in the South which stretch on into Italy. Mountain passes combine with cobbled streets, terraced vineyards, shimmering lakes and golden sunshine. Village piazzas give way to cool arcades, simple fishing villages and picturesque mountain hamlets.
Magnolias, hydrangeas, mimosa, camelias, and geraniums gaily perfume the cool breeze, whilst lofty palm trees lend welcome shade. Merlot a warm fruity red is the local wine - just right for a warm summer's evening watching the sun set over the lake.
Ticino is within easy reach of Italy and offers a wealth of excursions, sports and culture, along with a wide selection of events.
Once at the hub of Europes trade routes, this is reflected in the grandeur and historic buildings.
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Elegant resorts on the shores of Lake Maggiore
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