Just a stone’s throw away from Locarno, Ascona is fondly referred to as the “Pearl of Lake Maggiore”. A bit of geography fact: At just 196 metres above sea level, it also happens to be the lowest lying town in Switzerland!

Coming to Ascona is synonymous with holidays. I don’t think there’s no particular activity to do here, because the thing here really is just to walk around the village itself! It’s a good daytrip option where you can just wander through the streets lined with traditional stores and indie boutiques, enjoy a coffee by the promenade or sip an aperitif on its sun-kissed terraces. These are the little things to enjoy while on vacation in Ticino. There's a great Grand Tour of Switzerland photospot beside where the boats are parked, so remember to stop by to get some photos taken!