"Ticino - the latin part of Switzerland" Top 5 Page for this destination Cantone Ticino by loisl

Cantone Ticino Travel Guide: 671 reviews and 1,806 photos

Rainbow over the Misox valley - Cantone Ticino

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.

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. If you want la dolce vita, search no more - it is waiting for you in the numerous sub-tropical parks and gardens. If you crave excitement, take a whitewater ride. And if you prefer cultural pursuits, they're available at every turn; romantic landscapes have always attracted poets and artists and inspired architects to dream up daring constructions - often based on ancient architectural tradition. A rich blend of past and future, north and south, mountains and plains, nature and culture, city and country - that's Ticino in a nutshell.

Intro Updated Aug 18, 2005
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Reviews (4)

Bargain Leatherware Shopping (1)

The Beneli factory outlet store sells their well known Navyboot shoes and bags at bargain prices. Shoes, Handbags,... more travel advice

Monte Tamaro Things to Do (3)

a great mountain expirience, for hiking, mountain biking or just for a short trip to enjoy the great view from the... more travel advice

Siesta Things to Do (3)

...enjoy your personal siesta as the locals do.... Either as a afternoon nap to charge your batteries for the night... more travel advice

Water Sports Things to Do (3)

Specially during the hot summer months it is very refreshing to enjoy the cool water of the many mountain rivers. But... more travel advice

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Written May 29, 2006

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starship May 6, 2009 at 7:27 PM

Looks like a lovely place especially to be outdoors. Good shopping tip too.
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kmohandas Jul 14, 2008 at 8:33 AM

Ticino is a wonderful place. The picture on introduction page is really marvellous.
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call_me_rhia May 30, 2008 at 12:32 AM

your introduction is excellent... thanks a lot and greetings from a very wet tessin, at the moment...
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victorwkf Oct 3, 2006 at 2:29 AM

Hi Peter, this seems to be a nice place! Is it autumn in switzerland now?
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Tripack Jul 6, 2006 at 2:40 AM

Great overview of the Swiss Florida. Hope to enjoy the local view soon.
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ChristinaNest May 16, 2006 at 1:06 PM

Great intro and stunning rainbow pic! Siesta pic is funny.