Lugano cottages Holiday rentals - cottages & holiday homes in Lugano
Lugano is a chic and sophisticated resort sitting on the shore of Lake Lugano in the Italian speaking Swiss canton of Ticino. Overlooked by the peaks of San Sallvatore and Monte Bre, the traffic-free old town of Lugano with its pavement cafes, bars and restaurants is bustling with tourists throughout the year.
During the summer months, you can enjoy the open air concerts in the gardens by the lake whilst sunbathing on the beach or try some of the watersports. During the winter, you can combine your Lugano lake holiday with some skiing - there are many top class ski resorts close by such as St Moritz and Madesimo.
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| Restaurants | 30+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Malpensa (88km) |
| Nearest train station | Lugano |
Featured Lugano holiday rentals
Renting a cottage or apartment in Lugano provides some breathtaking views of the lake and the peaks of San Sallvatore and Monte Bre. Our holiday rentals are conveniently located to all the local amenities and have easy access to the town centre and ferry.
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Things to see and do
One of the most popular things to do in Lugano is to take the funicular railway from Cassarate up to Monte Brè (925m) for some spectacular views of Lake Lugano and over to Italian lakes of Como and Maggiore.
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| Explore the medieval hamlet of Cima next to Porlezza | ✔ |
| Visit the beautiful resort of Bellagio on Lake Como (16km) | ✔ |
| Hike up to the Rifugio di Menaggio for spectacular views of the lake | ✔ |
| Explore the fascinating Grotte di Rescia in Claino con Osteno | ✔ |
| See the waterfalls of Cascate Di Begna | ✔ |
| Day trip to Milan and see the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II | ✔ |
| Tour the Duomo in Milan | ✔ |
| Visit the beautiful village of Gandria near Lugano with its winding streets | ✔ |
Our view on Lugano
Lugano is a good place to use as a base for exploring the other lakeside villages around the lake and the mountains of Ticino. In a nutshell, Lugano is fun, excellent value, with great cafes, bars and restaurants and offers plenty to see and do for your lakes & mountains holiday.
