Holiday homes in Porlezza
Porlezza is a picturesque town on the beautiful Lake Lugano. It is close to the border with Switzerland and surrounded by the snowy peaks of the Alps. This stunning area attracts visitors from all over the world all year round. The high season is in July and August, when the
Italian Lakes are the perfect backdrop for a sunny holiday in ‘La Bella Italia’. It is often fairly busy in Porlezza, with holidaymakers and day trippers enjoying all that this town has to offer. The main attraction is of course Lake Lugano, but you will also find other nice sights in Porlezza. The old centre is a maze of streets, alleys and squares, with numerous nice terraces and restaurants. A beautiful promenade runs along the lake and offers beautiful views over the water and the surroundings.
Daytrips from Porlezza
A holiday home in Porlezza has everything you need for a wonderful holiday in Italy. You can go swimming, practice some
water sports and play
golf. There is also
WiFi available and you can enjoy all modern comforts in a pretty setting. You can take nice daytrips from your holiday home. Visit the town of Lugano, for example, which is only 30 minutes away. The town itself is located in Switzerland, but the residents mainly speak Italian. By boat you can visit all the other places on the lake, such as Gandria, Marcote and Bissone. Val d’Intelvi is also highly recommend, this is sometimes called ‘the balcony of Italy’. This special place can easily be reached by car, and you will be rewarded when you get there: the view over Lake Lugano, with the Alps in the background, is truly breathtakingly beautiful.
Easy and affordable booking through Micazu
A rustic chalet in the middle of nature, a charming apartment, the comfort of a
holiday park or
luxury accommodation with
private swimming pool: At Micazu you will always find a holiday home that suits you. Whatever you choose, when you go through Micazu you will book directly with the owner – ever so convenient and cheap.
Enjoy a lovely holiday on Lake Lugano. Check out the selection of private holiday homes in Porlezza.
Nice things to know about Porlezza:
- Tip for a daytrip: take the funicular train to the top of Monte Brè. Most people come here for the view, but some go in search of the rare, protected Christmas rose, which miraculously thrives here.
- Every Saturday there is a nice market in Porlezza, where you can buy typical regional products.
- The local cafes around Lake Lugano are called ‘grotti’s’.
- The region's culinary delights are ‘filetto di laverello’ (fillet of white fish) and ‘fettuccine e funghi’ (pasta with local mushrooms).
- Another tip for a daytrip: Visit Lake Como or one of the other Italian Lakes.
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