Lugano - Mediterranean beauty.

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Intro

The key to enjoying Lugano is to take the time to absorb the everyday beauty of the picturesque old town and to enjoy the Mediterranean temperatures. For an even more pleasant atmosphere, take a seat in a piazza and do what everyone does: eat, chat and enjoy. In the evening, Lugano’s lakeside boardwalk is transformed into a Mediterranean promenade where the entire city celebrates the warm summer temperatures.

Water-based fun in Lugano

Lugano’s affinity with water is unmistakable. The all-season bars and restaurants with lake views are very popular, and in summer, everyone wants to get wet. The swimming pools and lakeside promenades offer games, sports, fun and relaxation for young and old. For example, the charming Lido di Lugano pool is around a hundred years old – and so popular that it’s almost bursting at the seams at weekends. Then – as perfect nearby alternatives – there are the Lidos of Riva Caccia (two kilometres from the town centre) and Conca D’oro in Lugano Paradiso.

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A summer oasis for readers

“Park and Read” is an open-air library in the green Parco Ciani on the lakeside. Here, book lovers can relax in an idyllic park atmosphere during the summer months and browse through the books of the “Lugano Agorateca” library. The library transforms this transit hub into an ideal place for interesting encounters between locals and tourists. “Park and Read” offers reading pleasure and a relaxing oasis packed full of culture in the heart of the city.

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Take a boat from grotto to grotto

From late May to early September, the Società Navigazione del Lago di Lugano offers an evening grotto restaurant cruise every Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The tour includes stops in San Rocco, Caprino, Grotto Pescatori, Cantine di Gandria, Gandria and Grotto Elvezia. The trip departs at 7:15 p.m. from Lugano. Starting at 9:35 p.m., the boat picks up returning guests and ferries them back to the city at 10:45 p.m. at the latest. A reservation at your chosen grotto is essential.

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Pedalo magic in Lugano

Pedalos have always been one of the most popular summer activities in Ticino. What could be more beautiful than gazing at the cityscape from the lake and rocking on the water under the bright sun? In Lugano, the pedalos from the Rivetta Tell boat hire company are particularly eye-catching. They exude a lot of Italian charm with their retro good looks.

Sustainable dining and accommodation options

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