Lugano – Mediterranean flair as far as you can see

Italian conversation in the shade of palms together with a perfect Italian espresso: that’s enjoying life in Lugano. In the Mediterranean climate around the Lake Lugano everyone feels like in paradise. And the paradise is not far away indeed: Paradiso is the name of a small community at the bottom of the Monte San Salvatore. Monte Brè (Cable Car Monte Bre) and San Salvatore (Cablecar San Salvatore) are two mountains near Lugano. From there you have a wonderful panorama view to the town, countryside and the lake.

It is not difficult to find a nice hotel in Lugano. The choice is large and there is a suitable accommodation available for everyone. You only have to know where you are looking for. Do you want a hotel directly at the lake? Do you prefer a central location or to stay solitary? Two examples: The Hotel Dante Lugano is located in the middle of the town, the Hotel du Lac in Lugano is located at the edge of the Lake Lugano. The guest is spoilt for choice like always when searching for the hotel of his dream in Lugano. But don’t worry – you can’t do much wrong!

What to do in Lugano at the Lake Lugano?

Being spoilt for choice continuous when it comes to leisure activities. In a catalogue rich in possibilities you can choose according to your personal fondness. There are many sports activities available for keen swimmers as well as for hiking fans. Marked hiking routes lead you into the Swiss landscape, the Lago di Lugano invites for swimming and splashing around. You can rummage about and shop to your heart’s content in the streets and narrow lanes of Lugano. If gigantic large or tiny shops – in Lugano you will find everything. Thereby, you will probably find the one or the other historical sights. Numerous museums inform interested guests about manifold subjects: Modern and urban art, non-European culture, history of canton and nature and many more.

After such a lot of tumult, your stomach will soon start to rumble. At the “Tessiner Grotti“ your palate will be pampered with local meals. You can enjoy your meal the very best at the restaurants in the open a bit outside the way, maybe under the shade of large trees.

A trip across the Lago di Lugano will relax your consciousness. Your view wanders across the lake and mountains, you will comfortably get to different villages at the Lake Lugano.

A special excursion destination is the Monte San Giorgio. This mountain has become famous by a number of pre-historical funds and can be found on the list of the World Heritage Sites of the UNESCO. Back in Lugano: At the hotel you fall into the soft pillows at night, already looking forward to the next morning.

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