Villages & Countryside
The region which encompasses Lugano is dotted with quaint traditional villages; you’ll also find an abundance of important monuments and works of art.
Some easier to find than others. Elegant arcades, frescoed churches, skilled craftsmen and picturesque streets: Each location offers you unique, authentic memories.
Nestled in captivating landscapes, several of these villages are also extremely popular with hikers and mountain bikers.
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Brè s/Lugano
Brè
The town of Brè has maintained its characteristics of ancient rural village and has gradually enriched itself with numerous artistic works.
Lugano-Carona
Carona
The village has antique roots and is very picturesque as many architects, sculptors, painters and artists have left behind their masterpieces around town.
Caslano
Caslano
The original town settlement lies on the shores of the lake and is off the main traffic artery. Characteristic are the narrow internal streets and its vast square on the lake.
Gandria
Gandria
This fishermen village is quite unique, perched at the bottom of Mount Brè, and it’s rightly famous for its wonderful and romantic atmosphere.
Melide
Melide
The town of Melide and its surroundings offer the possibility of going on excursions on foot, by boat, by postal bus and also that of practicing sports.
Miglieglia
Miglieglia
Miglieglia, a lovely village situated on the slopes of Mount Lema, is a municipality of over 300 inhabitants but with a territory of 513 hectares covered mostly by woods.
Collina d'Oro
Montagnola and Gentilino
The town of Montagnola is mainly renowned because of the fact that the German writer Herman Hesse spent half his life there.
Morcote
Morcote
This peaceful village on the lakeshore, once entirely devoted to fishing, is the winner of the contest for "the most beautiful village in Switzerland".
Origlio
Origlio
Origlio is located in a privileged position, made even more attractive by the pleasant landscape, its position on a hill and its mild climate.
Sessa
Sessa
Sessa, once the most important municipality of Malcantone, is today a village of 650 inhabitants on the slope of a hill at the foot of Mount Lema, which gently rolls down to the Ticino river.
Tesserete
Tesserete
Tesserete, located in a sunny valley surrounded by green rolling hills, is the ideal starting point to explore and discover the Capriasca region.
Vico-Morcote
Vico Morcote
Its pleasant position among woods and vineyards make this village a small architectural jewel and an attraction for tourists from all over the region.
