Paradiso - Switzerland | Glitzy Hallway Leading to Lugano

Paradiso is a very stylish destination in Switzerland which with its splendid image represents a?glitzy hallway leading to Lugano, one of the most fascinating cities of the beautiful Canton of Ticino and of the entire country.

This centre is situated at just?3,0 kilometres from that city in one of the most panoramic points of Lake Lugano dominated by the fascinating silhouette of the Monte San Salvatore, a very scenic peak which with its 912,0 metres of altitude is well known to be a symbol and landmark of the Canton.

With its 4,700 inhabitants Paradiso is composed by some neighbourhoods such as Fontana, Morchino, Guidino and Calprino boasting one of the most captivating waterfronts of Switzerland next to an enchanting long lakeside promenade flanked by captivating palm trees and a lush Mediterranean vegetation.

That Swiss centre started to be extremely popular as a famous holiday destination after the opening of the Gotthard Railway in 1882 and also thanks to the established famed funicular inaugurated in 1890 permitting the ascent to the? Monte San Salvatore which became a relevant attraction and those event elevated the resort as a place of prestige. ?

It was since then that Paradiso became something of extremely desired, that magnificent combination consisting in lake and mountain, ideal scenery for stupendous stays delighting the view of every visitor, immediately reached incredible peaks in terms of Incoming tourism.

In that period many members of Royalties, famed Aristocratic families, wealthy young people, famous artists especially coming from France, Great Britain, Germany, Holland and Belgium were enjoying the famous Grand Tour which was a very trendy itinerary delighting many renowned characters who continued the iconic pioneer start-up of fascinating European tourist routes traced in the 17th century.

?The Hospitality industry made the fortune of Paradiso, simply the view of those historic establishments devoted to delight a multitude of travellers immediately capture the attention of many people.

The proximity to the emblematic Villa Principe Leopoldo and the refined Splendide Royale in the nearest Lugano attracted much more a multitude of new visitors enchanted to have a short break in those comfortable and stylish accommodation and reaching in a short walk Paradiso.

Situated at just three Rive from that beautiful and charismatic city, a Riva is the translation of lake shore boulevard, pretty long avenues established in a masterly way with a superb, striking aesthetic image flanked by rows of exotic plants, impressive buildings, they represent in their kinds sort of Italian Lungolago and that word is a denomination commonly used in that specific geographic area.

Just 3000,0 metres divide the resort from Lugano and starting from that centre you will have the great chance to admire those three marvels in succession consisting in Riva Giacomo Albertolli, Riva Antonio Caccia and Riva Vincenzo Vela.

If you are driving coming from that city once transited on them you will be in a very short time at Riva Paradiso, a pretty long, stunning hallway crossing the municipality.

The centre of the resort is mainly developed behind the stylish and captivating hallway Riva Paradiso and crossing that stylish avenue you will meet Via Bosia, the main artery leading to the core of the municipality.

The nearest Via Delle Scuole and Via Geretta are two streets in which vicinity you can find a good number of accommodations, restaurants, bars, perfect places for a meal or a cool drink after an enjoyable walk or your outdoor activities.

Between those two arteries is situated the iconic Funicular Station and the nearest Via Zorzi, a street which leads to the Municipio the Town Hall, Via Carona immediately located at a short distance from there consisting in the main axis as entrance and exit towards south with the Stazione Ferroviaria, the Railway Station lying on it.

You can start the visit from Riva Paradiso admiring the spectacular Getto D′Acqua which is undoubtedly one of the most scenic highlights of that resort immediately visible from the wonderful waterfront consisting in a sort of big fountain with a very high water jet jumping inside the lake.

For its unusual location it is certainly an emblematic landmark, wonderful at night when it is illuminated by artificial lights in a scenic corner of the bay, beautiful during the day when its? jet meets the sun rays forming fantastic shimmering reflections.

It always surprises the visitors appearing as something of magic arising from that marvellous waters basin, for that it is one of the sites more photographed not only in that centre but all around that Swiss lake often immortalised in post cards, posters, brochures and covers of tourist guides.

That jet reaches a maximum height of 55, 0 metres, it was inaugurated on 21st March 2004 with an established system consisting in an electrical pump boasting a power of 92, 0 kilowatt and a maximum flow of over 3600, 0 litres of water per minute. A notable detail in terms of statistics is that the annual delivery of water reaches an annual volume of 800.000.000 litres delivered and also that in its kind is something of extremely impressive. ?

Absolutely great is its scenic location just some metres from the the lake shore with the light emitted at evening and night provided by a modern network of illumination composed by 16 projectors.

The charming small harbour situated on a magnificent curve is one of them with magnificent views towards the stunning gulf of Lugano but others equally superb as that of Calprino, small picturesque centre located on the opposite shore.

Another simply great I suggest you consists in special point approximately 1, 5 kilometres from the centre, once there a bit before to enter in the boundaries of Lugano you can stop for a while in a corner on a gentle bend of the lake which will totally enchant you.

From there you can admire the beautiful silhouette of Monte Bré, one of the distinctive heights of that Swiss Canton dominating with its 925,0 metres Gandria, one of the most scenic boroughs of Lugano, in addition you will be delighted by the wonderful image of the Monte Boglia, another magnificent mount which with its 1516,0 metres marks with its spectacular long crest the Italian-Swiss border.

A short walk from Riva Paradiso you can take the Funicolare that famous mentioned attraction taking you on the top of the Monte San Salvatore. It is a splendid experience you can not miss reaching the top of that unique mountain a , mandatory during a stay.

It is not difficult to reach that resort from Lugano Agno International Airport , you will be at destination in approximately 20 minutes by car.

If you are planning to visit Switzerland spending some days on Lake Lugano in a short break, Paradiso has several excellent Hotels, providing all the comforts, the atmosphere is very charming and peaceful,?the location is absolutely fabulous and all that will delight you.

That destination offers several chances to spend very pleasant stays on the shore of one of the most enchanting European lakes and that stylish and glitzy hallway leading to Lugano is certainly a suggested place, the image of the Monte San Salvatore over you and the calm, blue waters of that idyllic lake will be definitely the sublimation of your views day and night.

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Where to Stay | Recommended Accommodation

Novotel Lugano Paradiso

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