2 days in Canton of Ticino Itinerary
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Start: Zurich
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Locarno
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End: Zurich
Fri, Jul 22 - Sat, Jul 23
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Locarno — 1 night
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Locarno's Mediterranean climate, palm trees, and 2,300 hours of sunlight per year make this city the warmest in Switzerland.Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Lido di Lugano and then take in the awesome beauty at Monte Tamaro. On your second day here, make a short side trip with Cardada, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Falconeria Locarno, and then explore the historical opulence of Castelgrande.
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Zurich to Locarno is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In July, daily temperatures in Locarno can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car back home.
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Canton of Ticino travel guide
Experience Switzerland's Mediterranean side with a visit to Ticino, where Italian flair dominates. Palm trees, beaches, piazzas, and old churches fill this Italian-speaking canton. Mirroring blue lakes reflect the majestic Alps not far off. Enjoy "la dolce vita" with an espresso among the sub-tropical gardens, romantic landscapes, and historical architecture. Rich indigo flowers dot Alpine pastures and wooded hills rising around the shores of Ticino's lakes, while delicate white camellia line lakeshore promenades. The furthest southern state, Ticino boasts a much milder climate that the rest of the country and offers plenty of sunshine.
