All this and so much more, is what this land has to offer, a land that has taken most advantage of the unusual mix created by Italy and Switzerland, two lands so far away, but yet so close.
Located in the hills of Lugano, only a few minutes from the city center, Villa Sassa Hotel, Residence & Spa is the perfect place to discover Lugano, the lake region, mountains and the entire Ticino region.
From the Alps to the Mediterranean, the territory of Ticino is a land with many facets to discover. A corner of Switzerland that is rich in natural contrasts, where you'll discover new things to do every day, experience its traditions, and enjoy breathtaking views.
AT JUST A FEW KM FROM PARK HOTEL PRINCIPE
The Lugano-Magliaso Golf Club
Possibility of practicing nautical sports
Boat rentals and private jet cruise
Excursions and walks, mountain bike, hiking, and trekking
Trip by funicular up Mount San Salvatore to enjoy the spectacular 360° view of the city from its summit
Personalized daily trips to Mount Tamaro to experience its suggestive acrobatic suspended paths through the century-old beech trees of the Adventure Park and panoramic attractions like the coaster bob ride, the Tirolese (flying on a suspended cable), and Tamaro Jumping.
Splash & Spa Tamaro with waves and slides for children and an exclusive Spa area for adults
Don't miss the splendid Church of Santa Maria Degli Angeli at 1.530 meters in altitude on Mount Tamaro, designed by the Ticinese architect Mario Botta
In 2003, Mount San Giorgio has included in the Unesco Heritage List thanks to the exceptional paleontological fossil findings dating back between 230 and 245 million years ago
The Castles of Bellinzona, amongst the most stunning examples of medieval fortified architecture of the Alpine chain, have now become part of Unesco Heritage (20 minutes by car)
Centovalli, near Locarno, may be reached in a little more than an hour's car drive: Onsernone, the Maggia, and Verzasca Valleys all have very diverse altitudes, climates, flora, and fauna.
There are only 80 kilometers between Lugano and Milan, the indisputable international fashion capital, where in the 'Quadrilatero d'oro Della Moda, ateliers of the most important designer names in the world of fashion, design, and interior decoration may all be found: it's a real shopping paradise for shopping fans.
