Ticino Holidays

Ticino Holidays – A taste of Italy
Ticino holidays on the southern edge of Switzerland's Alps have a distinct feel of Italy about them. This is Switzerland by the Med, with palm trees, clean, lakeside beaches and pretty alleys that lead to churches and piazzas. But wait – this is a Swiss lakes and mountains holiday, and the mountains, wherever you are in Switzerland, are never far away. The difference is that mountain tours mix snow and ice with chestnut forests, and the shores of the lakes around Ticino are dotted with camellia and sub-tropical gardens and parks.

Holidays in Ticino – Stunning out of season
Away from the crowded summer months, holidays in Ticino are all about mild weather, and sipping strong coffee in the town square as you watch the snow-capped Swiss lakes and mountains rise above the town. Here, the winter ski runs come with free views of the stunning lakes, Maggiore and Lugano. A Ticino holiday is where the slick city meets the deep, unearthly quiet of the mountains. When you've had your fill of skiing on a Ticino holiday, simply hit the shops at Bellinzona, Lugano or Ascona. You could also take a hike through chestnut groves or take a stroll through the delicious snow. On a Ticino holiday, life is seasonal but it's never unpleasant.

Ticino Holidays – More excitement
There's plenty to occupy you on a Ticino holiday. For those who love action on a Swiss lakes and mountains holiday, there's the chance to go white-water rafting. Take a round boat trip on Lake Lugano or ride the Centovalli Railway and take a tiny train from Locarno station into Centovalli (100 valleys) and sit on the left as you clank slowly over precarious bridges and viaducts above massive drops. Find cheap holidays in Ticino with directline-holidays, and book now!

Ticino Weather
In summer, the Ticino area around the beautiful lakes Maggiore and Lugano is among the mildest in Switzerland and, away from the mountains, winters tend to be fairly mild. Because of Ticino's location to the south of the Alps, near the Italian border, it receives warm Mediterranean air from time to time. This makes summers similar to the North Italian plain, but you should expect heavy rain occasionally. This is a Swiss lakes and mountains holiday and you should always take waterproofs on your Ticino holidays. With lots of cloud cover, summers are rarely blazingly hot, while frost is rare in winter.