- Countries: Switzerland, Italy
- Regions: Como, Ticino
- Cities: Lugano, Campione d'Italia
- Average depth: 134 m
- Area: 48,7 km²
- Height above sea level: 271 m
Lake Lugano, also called the Italian Lago di Lugano or Ceresio, is located among the Alps and partly belongs to Switzerland and Italy. Beautiful coastline, wonderful observation platforms and landscapes of mountains, a wide range of entertainment on the lake and in the eponymous city of Lugano - all this you will certainly find here.
The area of Lake Lugano is approximately 49 square kilometers. km, the width varies from 1 to 3 km, and the greatest depth, marked in the northern part of the lake, is 288 m. You can swim in the lake of Lugano, for this purpose 50 coastal zones are designated and designated. For those who like to swim, there is surprisingly clear and transparent water, which has a dark green hue.
Where is Lake Lugano?
Lake Lugano is a highland glacial lake and is located on the southern slope of the Alps at an altitude of more than 250 m above sea level. One part of the lake (the smaller) is part of the Italian province of Como, and the other belongs to the Swiss canton of Ticino. Due to its location on the southern alpine slopes and the beautiful coastlines, Lake Lugano in Switzerland has become very popular with tourists from different countries.
Rest on the lake
For a good time on the Lugansk lake created excellent conditions. There are several recreation areas for swimming and windsurfing, paragliding, water skiing or sailing boats. There are plenty of tourists all year round, especially since there are regular exhibitions and festivals here.
Do not miss the opportunity to cruise on Lake Lugano in Switzerland on a beautiful boat or boat. There are plenty of options for such leisure, starting from the most modest ones, when you just need to get to a certain destination on the lake (for example, after reaching Melide, you can visit the famous "Switzerland in Miniature" park, where everyone will see the main sights of the country and its most picturesque corners in scale 1:25), and ending with cruises with lunches or dinners in the chic restaurants of the ships in a cheerful company of the same tourists. Entertainment programs include live music, jazz, dancing, wine tasting, the organization of themed evenings and the launch of fireworks. At the same time, you will see wonderful landscapes of mountains and environs of Lake Lugansk, which will not leave anyone indifferent.
How to get to Lake Lugano?
Lake Lugano is located about 80 km from Milan, the economic capital of Italy. In the middle of the lake there is a multi-arched bridge along which railways and a motorway are laid. You can get from Switzerland to Lake Lugano from Zurich on a rented car on the A2 highway.
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