Just a short hop from Italy, the Italian-speaking region of Ticino is blessed with a Mediterranean climate and a spectacular range of contrasting landscapes. Magnificent mountains and glistening glaciers in the north descend into lush valleys and towering cypress trees lining shimmering lakes further south.
From the pavement cafes on the Piazza Grande in Locarno, home to the international film festival, to the chic shops and Milan-style boutiques in the small cosmopolitan city of Lugano, Ticino is drenched in Italian culture. Follow a maze of cobbled streets to bustling piazzas, discover historic treasures and enjoy the lively atmosphere and smooth sounds of the fantastic live music at Lugano's famous jazz festival.
Ticino has incredible scenery and the palm and citrus trees, deep valleys, vineyards and sub-tropical flowers make it a paradise for walkers. Discover sleepy hamlets, medieval frescoes and glittering lakes on one of the many walking trails available.
Ticino Holiday Highlights
• Hike or cycle along the pretty trails of Locarno, a beautiful lakeside resort boasting stunning views of Lake Maggiore.
• Challenge yourself to a heart-stopping and adrenalin-pumping bungee jump off the Verzasca Dam, made famous by James Bond in the thrilling opening scene of Goldeneye.
• Spend a day exploring Ascona, one of Switzerland's most exclusive resorts.
• Follow the narrow cobbled streets of Locarno to the Piazza Grande, a popular meeting spot replete with outdoor cafes, restaurants and shopping arcades.
• Explore the chic town of Lugano - famous for its vibrant culture, jazz festival, beautiful Old Quarter and lakeside gardens.
• Make the most of the idyllic lakeside setting of Lugano by choosing from the fabulous choice of watersports such as waterskiing, sailing or windsurfing.
• Soak up the region's rich cultural heritage with a visit to the castles and musuems of Bellinzona, a tranquil medieval fortress town and Ticino's capital.
Ticino Honeymoons
All of our Ticino hotels make for stunning honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your honeymoon in Switzerland.
Switzerland Tailormade
At Kuoni we have made it incredibly easy for you to tailor make your holiday to your exact requirements, choosing different cities and resorts and combining different numbers of nights and hotels. You can even tailor make your holiday adding tours and different countries.
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• Request a copy of our Switzerland brochure.