Lake Lugano straddles the borders of Northern Italy & Southern Switzerland, where
Italian 'joie de vivre' meets Swiss sophistication. A fairytale location with
breathtaking natural beauty, nestling at the foot of the Alps. The wooded hillsides & shoreline
are punctuated by coloured villages and elegant villas, framed with lush Mediterranean
foliage. A feast for the senses!
Porto Letizia Fronte Lago is a large, newly built holiday village with many apartments & villas
to rent. Situated on the North Eastern shore of Lake Lugano in the town of Porlezza,
this friendly lakeside holiday complex is perfect for friends & families to enjoy
with comfort & safety.
The residence enjoys a wide range of facilities, such as a private beach, large
outdoor swimming pool, sun-beds, attractive park grounds, a cycle path winding
through the whole complex, mini-golf fields, a children's play area, main reception,
on-site hairdresser, Italian restaurant, internet cafe and bar, conference rooms,
on-site parking, laundry room, linen hire as well as tennis and cycle hire close
by.
The town centre of Porlezza is within close proximity to Porto Letizia and the
local supermarket, conveniently close by. There are also a good selection of
local Italian restaurants to enjoy followed by a romantic walk along the beautiful
lakeside boulevard.
Porlezza is just 12 km, over the mountain pass from Menaggio on Lake Como and
is on the scenic route to the town of Swiss town Lugano. Porlezza is the principle
town at this Southern end of the Lake in Italy and adds an Italian flavour to
a well known Swiss name!
Just above Porlezza is the village of Carlazzo which is close to the nature reserve
surrounding "Lake Piano" and which has a rich and ancient history. With a castle
of its own and medieval fortifications, this village was once well protected.
As with most towns and villages around the lakes, they have a heritage steeped
in religion. Churches and monuments abound and this region is no different. The
Church of St. Giorgio in nearby Gottro, is well worth a visit just to see the
Romanesque Bell Tower. Other churches to visit include St. Stefano which houses
a famous organ made by the Serassi family in 1858. Serassi is one of the most
famous families of organ builders in Italy and Europe and have been organ building
art for six generations from 1720 to 1895 - their name is synonymous with quality,
music, Lombardy and Porlezza!
Visit the small village of Castello, close to Loggio & Porlezza. Built on a rocky
spur, it has a fascinating maze of stone houses, narrow streets and small flowering
balconies everywhere you look - there is also a great view of the surrounding
area & Lake Lugano to enjoy.
Take a boat trip around the lake and get a series of different perspectives from
the upper deck of the romantic steamer boat which stops at the pretty towns like
the idyllic Morcote & Gandria.
Hike the ridge trail from Monte Lema to Monte Tamaro. There is such a range of
activities & pursuits, such as the Alpine Coaster Bob, on & around Monte Tamara
- a must for all you adventure lovers!
www.montetamaro.ch.
There is certainly plenty to do & see around the area of Lake Lugano & Lake Como.