10 tips for an exclusive Ticino

The Ticino of dreams

Ticino is the perfect place to treat yourself at any time of year. The most discerning, or those who simply want to experience something new, will have the opportunity to enjoy a few hours of exclusivity and good taste, spending pleasant moments sipping a glass of wine, savouring local delicacies, relaxing in private spas, playing golf or exploring the most hidden corners in yachts. There’s plenty on offer! Here’s a selection of 10 exclusive activities for enjoying an unforgettable experience in Ticino, including luxury restaurants, prestigious hotels and unmissable activities, without forgetting the region’s picture-postcard scenery.

1. Plan an award-winning meal

1. Plan an award-winning meal

Ticino is home to numerous top-class restaurants, including a large number with Gault&Millau points and eight with Michelin stars! Find out which ones and treat yourself to an unforgettable gastronomic experience, characterised by great attention to detail, elegance and traditional Ticino hospitality, all of which will help make your stay even more enjoyable and exclusive.

2. Taste a glass of fine wine among the vineyards

Collina d'Oro

2. Taste a glass of fine wine among the vineyards

The Resort Collina d’Oro boasts its own vineyard used to make quality wines. Why not discover them during the food and wine tasting sessions organised by the facility? A bespoke experience that will allow you to immerse yourself in the local area and discover its products

3. Organise a princely getaway at the Villa Principe Leopoldo

Lugano

3. Organise a princely getaway at the Villa Principe Leopoldo

Get away from hectic daily life and indulge yourself with a regal break, making the most of unmissable views over Lugano and its lake. This and much more is on offer from the “Villa Principe Leopoldo” 5-star superior hotel. All-round pampering, exclusivity and uniqueness.

4. Have top-class fun playing golf

Losone

4. Have top-class fun playing golf

Concentration, relaxation and entertainment, for a day spent in real style. The Golf Gerre Losone course, which was awarded prestigious GEO environmental certification in 2020, is set in a picture-postcard landscape typical of Ticino. If you’re looking for a restorative break or a relaxing meal, it’s well worth paying a visit to the MIRA restaurant surrounded by the green.

5. Treat yourself to a gourmet picnic

Ascona

5. Treat yourself to a gourmet picnic

Simple, authentic and local fare. Discover the area’s flavours with the picnic organised by the Castello del Sole in Ascona, a top-class resort on the shores of Lake Maggiore, sharing carefree moments of relaxation with whomever you want. Enjoy a lunch or dinner surrounded by nature.

6. Experience the historic exclusivity of Villa Castagnola

Lugano

6. Experience the historic exclusivity of Villa Castagnola

This elegant villa, built in 1880, combines the charm of yesteryear with the comforts of a modern luxury hotel. Every little detail is curated to make guests feel at home in this “private residence”.

7. Savour an exquisite lunch at The View

Paradiso

7. Savour an exquisite lunch at The View

The name provides a guarantee! With its panoramic terrace, this is the perfect location for treating yourself to a tasty lunch break. The restaurant at Lugano’s luxury boutique hotel The View, which was awarded a Michelin star in 2022, combines tradition, creativity and local food.

8. Spend a weekend in the “Pearl of Lake Maggiore”

Ascona

8. Spend a weekend in the “Pearl of Lake Maggiore”

The Giardino Ascona is a luxury hotel surrounded by magnificent Mediterranean plant life, combining lightness and calmness with high-class service and refined design. A refuge for the soul where you can cool off on hot summer days, relax, move, marvel and savour life with all five senses, in style and in a truly authentic fashion.

9. Relax at an exclusive private spa

Lugano

9. Relax at an exclusive private spa

Privacy and wellbeing with a view over the mountains and Lake Lugano: the Private SPA at the Swiss Diamond Hotel is absolutely priceless! Indulge yourself in a few hours spent in the exclusive hydromassage pool and savour the uniqueness of the moment.

10. Buy a pass to the top

10. Buy a pass to the top

3 mountain railways, 3 linguistic regions, 3 breathtaking views! The objective of the 3-TOP-PASS is to offer a mouthwatering excursion opportunity, allowing you to admire our country’s beauty from three different observation points, each more spectacular than the next. Discover all the charm and unique features of Switzerland’s three linguistic regions: you’ll be enchanted.

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