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Intro
The Italian flair of Switzerland. The Mediterranean region seems to begin on the southern side of the Alps. There is a feel of Italy, with palm trees at clean beaches and lanes and alleyways leading to piazzas and churches.
Description
But the Alps are always close by. Mountain tours that start in snow, ice and rock, end in balmy chestnut forests. Gentian blooming on Alpine pastures and wooded hills rising to high peaks on the shores of Ticino's lakes contrast with rich camellia on lakeshore promenades.
Winter
Sun, snow and palm trees, an espresso on the piazza on a mild winter day, camellias in bloom, against a background of snow-capped mountain peaks in their early spring glory. Downhill ski runs with a breathtaking view of deep-blue Lakes Maggiore and Lugano, quiet mountain valleys covered in deep snow – that's Ticino, a secret tip for all those who wish to combine winter sports with the flair of the city, complete with a southerly ambience.
Summer
Conferences and congresses
As well as being the sunniest region in Switzerland, Ticino offers other delights. The Mediterranean climate enjoyed by the southern slopes of the Alps creates the perfect conditions for luxuriant gardens, top-class wines and wonderfully varied cooking. The landscape, for its part, holds an irresistible fascination, offering unspoilt valleys, panoramic peaks and picturesque lakes. Visitors love to unwind and enjoy Ticino’s dolce vita. Combining Swiss efficiency with Italian spontaneity, this area could have been created specifically for the organisation of meetings and events.