Between Sky, Lakes and Mountains
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Beautiful and equpted beach for relax and sunbathe with snackbar, boat rental etc. It just about 5-7 min walk away from the building. You just walk along the water stream and don’t turn any directions until the Lido entrance
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Lido di Agno
8 Via RiveraBeautiful and equpted beach for relax and sunbathe with snackbar, boat rental etc. It just about 5-7 min walk away from the building. You just walk along the water stream and don’t turn any directions until the Lido entrance
Lugano is a city in southern Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region. Its Swiss-Mediterranean mix of cultures is closely related to that of Italy’s northern Lombardy region. This mix is reflected in its architecture and cuisine. The city stands on the northern shore of glacial Lake Lugano, surrounded by mountains. Its main square, Piazza della Riforma, is ringed with pastel-colored, neoclassical palazzi. From Agno you can reach by public transportation or car. The city center is about 7 km away.
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Lugano
Lugano is a city in southern Switzerland’s Italian-speaking Ticino region. Its Swiss-Mediterranean mix of cultures is closely related to that of Italy’s northern Lombardy region. This mix is reflected in its architecture and cuisine. The city stands on the northern shore of glacial Lake Lugano, surrounded by mountains. Its main square, Piazza della Riforma, is ringed with pastel-colored, neoclassical palazzi. From Agno you can reach by public transportation or car. The city center is about 7 km away.
You can reach there by car or funicular and walk to Ristorante Vetta Monte Brè. It's the best view over Lugano, lake and monte San Salvatore . By sunny weather you feel like in Rio.
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Monte Brè
You can reach there by car or funicular and walk to Ristorante Vetta Monte Brè. It's the best view over Lugano, lake and monte San Salvatore . By sunny weather you feel like in Rio.
Top of Lugano. Just beautiful place with gorgeous views , restaurants, museum , and many platform for watching impressive views over the Lake , Alps and Sky’s. Funicular regular price is 30 CHF with Halbtax 15 CHF
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Monte San Salvatore station
Top of Lugano. Just beautiful place with gorgeous views , restaurants, museum , and many platform for watching impressive views over the Lake , Alps and Sky’s. Funicular regular price is 30 CHF with Halbtax 15 CHF
Morcote is situated about 10 kilometres from Agno on the shore of Lake Lugano. With view on Porto Ceresio in Italy. Called as one of Switzerland's most beautiful Village.
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Morcote
Morcote is situated about 10 kilometres from Agno on the shore of Lake Lugano. With view on Porto Ceresio in Italy. Called as one of Switzerland's most beautiful Village.
A unique atmosphere lingers at Scherrer Park in Morcote, on Lake Lugano. Inside the lush subtropical vegetation, reminding of exotic countries, are in fact architectural and artistic works inspired by distant cultures such as a Siamese tea house, an Egyptian temple and Greek sculptures. This fascinating garden is the work of Hermann Arthur Scherrer who since the 1930s dreamt of recreating a magical place inspired by his travels. Between palm trees and bamboo, eucalyptuses and lemon trees, cedars and oleanders, the visitor can admire many floral and scented species of plants.
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Parco Scherrer
20 Riva di PilastriA unique atmosphere lingers at Scherrer Park in Morcote, on Lake Lugano. Inside the lush subtropical vegetation, reminding of exotic countries, are in fact architectural and artistic works inspired by distant cultures such as a Siamese tea house, an Egyptian temple and Greek sculptures. This fascinating garden is the work of Hermann Arthur Scherrer who since the 1930s dreamt of recreating a magical place inspired by his travels. Between palm trees and bamboo, eucalyptuses and lemon trees, cedars and oleanders, the visitor can admire many floral and scented species of plants.
Carona is a charming village located at the foot of the Monte San Salvatore, on a hill above Lugano. It prides itself in an exceptional historic and artistic heritage: the richness of the outstanding religious buildings are almost equal in quality to the many dwellings from the past. These are evidence of the work of local craftsmen (architects, decorators, painters and sculptors) that, between the 15th and 18th centuries worked all over Europe leaving a trace of their mastery along the way. Returning to their birthplace they would embellish their villages with fine buildings and prestigious decorations.
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Carona
Carona is a charming village located at the foot of the Monte San Salvatore, on a hill above Lugano. It prides itself in an exceptional historic and artistic heritage: the richness of the outstanding religious buildings are almost equal in quality to the many dwellings from the past. These are evidence of the work of local craftsmen (architects, decorators, painters and sculptors) that, between the 15th and 18th centuries worked all over Europe leaving a trace of their mastery along the way. Returning to their birthplace they would embellish their villages with fine buildings and prestigious decorations.
Como is a city at the southern tip of Lake Como in northern Italy and about 35 km away from Agno. It's known for the Gothic Como Cathedral, a scenic funicular railway and a waterfront promenade. The Museo Didattico della Seta traces the history of Como's silk industry, while the Tempio Voltiano museum is dedicated to Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. Just north are the lakeside gardens of the palatial Villa Olmo, as well as other stately villas.
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Como
Como is a city at the southern tip of Lake Como in northern Italy and about 35 km away from Agno. It's known for the Gothic Como Cathedral, a scenic funicular railway and a waterfront promenade. The Museo Didattico della Seta traces the history of Como's silk industry, while the Tempio Voltiano museum is dedicated to Italian physicist Alessandro Volta. Just north are the lakeside gardens of the palatial Villa Olmo, as well as other stately villas.
Bellagio is a village on a promontory jutting out into Lake Como, in Italy. It’s known for its cobbled lanes, elegant buildings and Villa Serbelloni Park, an 18th-century terraced garden with lake views. Nearby are the Tower of the Arts, a venue for exhibitions and performances, and the Romanesque San Giacomo Church. Close to rocky Loppia Beach, the Museum of Navigational Instruments displays sundials and compasses. The best way to reach Bellagio, is driving from Agno to Griante via Porlezza about 37 km and take a ferry to Bellagio. In that way you will drive scenic road along the lake of Lugano and southern Alps down to the lake of Como, where you waits romantic ferry crossing with your car to Bellagio.
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Bellagio
Bellagio is a village on a promontory jutting out into Lake Como, in Italy. It’s known for its cobbled lanes, elegant buildings and Villa Serbelloni Park, an 18th-century terraced garden with lake views. Nearby are the Tower of the Arts, a venue for exhibitions and performances, and the Romanesque San Giacomo Church. Close to rocky Loppia Beach, the Museum of Navigational Instruments displays sundials and compasses. The best way to reach Bellagio, is driving from Agno to Griante via Porlezza about 37 km and take a ferry to Bellagio. In that way you will drive scenic road along the lake of Lugano and southern Alps down to the lake of Como, where you waits romantic ferry crossing with your car to Bellagio.
Ascona is a town in southern Switzerland. It’s known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and cafe-lined promenade on Lake Maggiore. In Borgo, the old town, is the 16th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul. The Museum of Modern Art has paintings by Paul Klee and Alexej von Jawlensky. The hilltop Monte Verità, a colony for artists and intellectuals in the early 20th century, has a historical park and museum. Distance between Agno and Ascona is about 40 km.
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Ascona
Ascona is a town in southern Switzerland. It’s known for its Mediterranean-style architecture and cafe-lined promenade on Lake Maggiore. In Borgo, the old town, is the 16th-century Church of St. Peter and Paul. The Museum of Modern Art has paintings by Paul Klee and Alexej von Jawlensky. The hilltop Monte Verità, a colony for artists and intellectuals in the early 20th century, has a historical park and museum. Distance between Agno and Ascona is about 40 km.
The Brissago Islands are one of Ticino’s most magical places - a small subtropical paradise on Lake Maggiore that is easily accessible by boat from Ascona „ Porto Ronco“ . Thanks to their location, the islands benefit from a particularly mild climate that has facilitated the growth of unique vegetation. Recalling enchanted atmospheres, the landscape is covered in rare majestic trees, luxuriant shrubs, ferns and scented flowers. About 2,000 species of plants from the Mediterranean region, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania populate the park.
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Brissago Islands
The Brissago Islands are one of Ticino’s most magical places - a small subtropical paradise on Lake Maggiore that is easily accessible by boat from Ascona „ Porto Ronco“ . Thanks to their location, the islands benefit from a particularly mild climate that has facilitated the growth of unique vegetation. Recalling enchanted atmospheres, the landscape is covered in rare majestic trees, luxuriant shrubs, ferns and scented flowers. About 2,000 species of plants from the Mediterranean region, Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania populate the park.
Locarno's Piazza Grande is the heart of the city distinguished by a 700 meter-long succession of harmonious porticos built in the Lombard architectural style and hosting numerous businesses and restaurants. Old palaces face this street view that is particularly animated in the summer during the musical show "Moon & Stars" and the International Film Festival. Piazza Grande is the point of departure to visit the historic centre's important sites, like the Visconti Castle, the numerous churches of the Città Vecchia (old city), the lakefront and the important church of San Vittore in Muralto.
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Locarno
Locarno's Piazza Grande is the heart of the city distinguished by a 700 meter-long succession of harmonious porticos built in the Lombard architectural style and hosting numerous businesses and restaurants. Old palaces face this street view that is particularly animated in the summer during the musical show "Moon & Stars" and the International Film Festival. Piazza Grande is the point of departure to visit the historic centre's important sites, like the Visconti Castle, the numerous churches of the Città Vecchia (old city), the lakefront and the important church of San Vittore in Muralto.
Lake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps and located just 17 km from Agno away (shortest distance to Luino along Tresa valley). Lago Maggiore is famous for local markets on the lakeside. The weekly markets held in the lakeside villages on the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore are easily accessible by boat from either Locarno or Ascona: in Luino on Wednesdays, in Verbania-Intra on Saturdays and in Cannobio on Sundays. Particularly the market in Lunio has drawn, for years, hordes of tourists and bargain hunters from as far away as the northern region of the Alps, Bavaria and Austria. In addition to making great purchases and discovering these charming villages, visitors can further enhance their trip by taking a relaxing cruise on Lake Maggiore, described by Stendhal as "one of the most beautiful places in the world.
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Lago Maggiore
16 Piazza MarconiLake Maggiore or Verbano is a large lake located on the south side of the Alps and located just 17 km from Agno away (shortest distance to Luino along Tresa valley). Lago Maggiore is famous for local markets on the lakeside. The weekly markets held in the lakeside villages on the Italian shore of Lake Maggiore are easily accessible by boat from either Locarno or Ascona: in Luino on Wednesdays, in Verbania-Intra on Saturdays and in Cannobio on Sundays. Particularly the market in Lunio has drawn, for years, hordes of tourists and bargain hunters from as far away as the northern region of the Alps, Bavaria and Austria. In addition to making great purchases and discovering these charming villages, visitors can further enhance their trip by taking a relaxing cruise on Lake Maggiore, described by Stendhal as "one of the most beautiful places in the world.
In addition to millions of tourists, the Borromean Islands also enchanted Stendhal, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. Dumas recalled them in “The Count of Montecristo”, Turner and Corot represented them in oil paintings and watercolours, D’Annunzio even tried to rent one. Just across from the town of Stresa (in Italy), the archipelago is easily accessible in just few hours by ferryboat from Laveno (via Istra) every 30 min . Also boat Luino, Locarno or Ascona. It consists of three islands: Isola Bella with its grandiose mansion and terraced gardens, Isola Madre with its luxurious English park, and Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque fishing village boasting an ancient atmosphere.
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Isola Bella station
In addition to millions of tourists, the Borromean Islands also enchanted Stendhal, Liszt, and Mendelssohn. Dumas recalled them in “The Count of Montecristo”, Turner and Corot represented them in oil paintings and watercolours, D’Annunzio even tried to rent one. Just across from the town of Stresa (in Italy), the archipelago is easily accessible in just few hours by ferryboat from Laveno (via Istra) every 30 min . Also boat Luino, Locarno or Ascona. It consists of three islands: Isola Bella with its grandiose mansion and terraced gardens, Isola Madre with its luxurious English park, and Isola dei Pescatori, a picturesque fishing village boasting an ancient atmosphere.
Gastroszene
In Lugano you will find many picturesque restaurants , pizzerias from casual to the luxury. Many finest Luganese cafés located along the lake promenade-Riva Giocondo Albertolli. Casinò Lugano is a casino and theatre designed by Italian architect Achille Sfondrini in 1804. A restaurant and café called Elementi Ristorante is located within the building. The theatre was the host venue of the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956.
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Lugano
In Lugano you will find many picturesque restaurants , pizzerias from casual to the luxury. Many finest Luganese cafés located along the lake promenade-Riva Giocondo Albertolli. Casinò Lugano is a casino and theatre designed by Italian architect Achille Sfondrini in 1804. A restaurant and café called Elementi Ristorante is located within the building. The theatre was the host venue of the first Eurovision Song Contest in 1956.
In Center of Como town and surrounding you will find many beautiful restaurants, pizzerias from casual to the luxury. Highlight - Italian traditional Gelaterias .
393 locals recommend
Como
In Center of Como town and surrounding you will find many beautiful restaurants, pizzerias from casual to the luxury. Highlight - Italian traditional Gelaterias .
Ponte Tresa (Italian Part) just few minutes away from Agno. Surrounding area very popular by Swiss for traditional Italian Grotto-Restaurants and Japanese Sushi restaurants. Check in Google or TripAdvisor before you go.
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Ponte Tresa
Ponte Tresa (Italian Part) just few minutes away from Agno. Surrounding area very popular by Swiss for traditional Italian Grotto-Restaurants and Japanese Sushi restaurants. Check in Google or TripAdvisor before you go.
Hiking
Beautiful hiking trail or bike riding from Agno to Monte Caslano about 5 km one way. You will hike little over 1 hour (oneway) along the lake from Agno to Caslano and pass around the the Monte Caslano and Italian border with picturesque views, restaurants, cafes, Gelaterias, charming Villas and gardens. Hiking elevation about 1 - 2 m (mostly flat). There are hiking trails to the mountain top too.
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Monte Caslano
Beautiful hiking trail or bike riding from Agno to Monte Caslano about 5 km one way. You will hike little over 1 hour (oneway) along the lake from Agno to Caslano and pass around the the Monte Caslano and Italian border with picturesque views, restaurants, cafes, Gelaterias, charming Villas and gardens. Hiking elevation about 1 - 2 m (mostly flat). There are hiking trails to the mountain top too.
A big park in bloom, beautiful views of the Lugano Bay. Silence of the woods facing Lake Lugano and a few pleasant stops shaded by outstanding monuments. The walk that from Carona leads to Alpe Vicania (a pasture) and back, offers a new insight into Ticino’s green and silent side. Green like the fields of Alpe Vicania where horses graze free. Silent like the narrow alleys of Carona rich in history including the ancient sanctuary of the Madonna d’Ongero adorned by stuccoes and baroque frescoes or the 13th century Torello Monastery.
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Parco San Grato
Via San GratoA big park in bloom, beautiful views of the Lugano Bay. Silence of the woods facing Lake Lugano and a few pleasant stops shaded by outstanding monuments. The walk that from Carona leads to Alpe Vicania (a pasture) and back, offers a new insight into Ticino’s green and silent side. Green like the fields of Alpe Vicania where horses graze free. Silent like the narrow alleys of Carona rich in history including the ancient sanctuary of the Madonna d’Ongero adorned by stuccoes and baroque frescoes or the 13th century Torello Monastery.
The Sentiero di Gandria (Gandria Trail) is a "must" for those vacationing in the Lugano Bay. It is a trail that runs along the lake framed by natural beauty, with an incredible panorama on the lake and surrounding mountains. Tranquility and silence characterize this walk that unfolds through typically Mediterranean flowers and shrubs on the way to one of Ticino's most charming villages. A detour from the main trail leads to the "Parco degli ulivi" (olive park), with century-old olive trees and educational panels that illustrate the history and characteristics of the plants.
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Gandria, Paese station
The Sentiero di Gandria (Gandria Trail) is a "must" for those vacationing in the Lugano Bay. It is a trail that runs along the lake framed by natural beauty, with an incredible panorama on the lake and surrounding mountains. Tranquility and silence characterize this walk that unfolds through typically Mediterranean flowers and shrubs on the way to one of Ticino's most charming villages. A detour from the main trail leads to the "Parco degli ulivi" (olive park), with century-old olive trees and educational panels that illustrate the history and characteristics of the plants.
The „Trail of Marvels“ is an interesting, family-friendly, circular itinerary in Malcantone that starts and ends in Novaggio. Along the marked path that winds through the valley of the Magliasina-river between Novaggio, Ponte di Vello and Aranno, there are several attractions of historical, natural and scenic interest: from the evidence of human activities (dry stone walls, mills and a water powered trip hammer) to a wetland environment abounding in several noteworthy species of flora and fauna. Among the wonders of this trail there are the remains of an old castle and the mines where gold was once extracted.
Trail of Marvels (4h, see map) is trail with middle effort. You need to be good equipped with proper shoos .Trail path is always changing by going up and down .
Parking by Novaggio Post.
Sentiero delle Meraviglie
Sentiero delle MeraviglieThe „Trail of Marvels“ is an interesting, family-friendly, circular itinerary in Malcantone that starts and ends in Novaggio. Along the marked path that winds through the valley of the Magliasina-river between Novaggio, Ponte di Vello and Aranno, there are several attractions of historical, natural and scenic interest: from the evidence of human activities (dry stone walls, mills and a water powered trip hammer) to a wetland environment abounding in several noteworthy species of flora and fauna. Among the wonders of this trail there are the remains of an old castle and the mines where gold was once extracted.
Trail of Marvels (4h, see map) is trail with middle effort. You need to be good equipped with proper shoos .Trail path is always changing by going up and down .
Parking by Novaggio Post.
Between sky and mountains, Monte Lema (1,621 m) is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit can easily reached by cable car from the village of Miglieglia (Ticino). Scenic views on Lago di Lugano and Lago Maggiore.
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Monte Lema SA
Via Monte LemaBetween sky and mountains, Monte Lema (1,621 m) is a mountain of the Lugano Prealps, located on the border between Switzerland and Italy. Its summit can easily reached by cable car from the village of Miglieglia (Ticino). Scenic views on Lago di Lugano and Lago Maggiore.
Magliasinadelta
Beautiful local beach with BBQ possibility. Beautiful place just for relax .
The trail dedicated to Hermann Hesse leads to some of the most beautiful spots in the municipality of Collina d’Oro, which were held particularly dear by the poet and feature in several of his works.
Description
In 1919, at the age of 42, Hermann Hesse left his family and moved to Ticino. After a few weeks, he found accommodation at Casa Camuzzi in Montagnola, where he remained for 12 years. The circular hike takes you to places and sights that had a major influence on Hesse.
Starting at the Hermann Hesse Museum, you head towards Lugano to the Church of St. Abbondio, in the graveyard of which Hesse was laid to rest. The area is known for its cypress-lined Friedhofsweg (cemetery road). The path then arcs through the forest and back towards Montagnola. Walking along Via Hermann Hesse, you reach Casa Rosso, near which a commemorative stone was erected to mark Hermann Hesse’s 100th birthday. This same route will bring you back to the starting point of the walk.
Hermann Hesse’s love of nature and the Ticino landscape led him to spend a lot of time outdoors, when he painted numerous watercolours on his extensive hikes. Two other trails also share information about Hesse’s family, his marriages and his aversion to the war.
Montagnola
The trail dedicated to Hermann Hesse leads to some of the most beautiful spots in the municipality of Collina d’Oro, which were held particularly dear by the poet and feature in several of his works.
Description
In 1919, at the age of 42, Hermann Hesse left his family and moved to Ticino. After a few weeks, he found accommodation at Casa Camuzzi in Montagnola, where he remained for 12 years. The circular hike takes you to places and sights that had a major influence on Hesse.
Starting at the Hermann Hesse Museum, you head towards Lugano to the Church of St. Abbondio, in the graveyard of which Hesse was laid to rest. The area is known for its cypress-lined Friedhofsweg (cemetery road). The path then arcs through the forest and back towards Montagnola. Walking along Via Hermann Hesse, you reach Casa Rosso, near which a commemorative stone was erected to mark Hermann Hesse’s 100th birthday. This same route will bring you back to the starting point of the walk.
Hermann Hesse’s love of nature and the Ticino landscape led him to spend a lot of time outdoors, when he painted numerous watercolours on his extensive hikes. Two other trails also share information about Hesse’s family, his marriages and his aversion to the war.