Lake Lugano is the Swissiest of the Italian lakes, with the border cutting through and around the shoreline. It’s very pretty and has lovely weather and food. I can’t say that Lugano is my favorite of the Italian lakes. It’s the
The Castelgrande, Castello Montebello and Castello Sasso Corbaro protected the city of the Bellinzona, the capital of the canton of Ticino - a well-preserved example of late-medieval defensive structures located at a key strategic point on the Alpine pass. Each
Maggiore is quite large, could span multiple trips. From North to South: Domodossola Domodossola is a pretty, historic town at the foot of the Italian Alps, with a confluence of trains from across the surrounding regions (which is very obvious when you
***Valle Maggia is worth 2-3 days at least. It’s a special place with a lot to discover. Do hike to see more of the valley. Do bring your bikes - it’s pretty flat along the main road up to Cevio. Activities: Val