Sabina’s guidebook
Food scene
Via Nasora 25
25 Via NasoraEasy relaxed set-up to get into some real local food, literally a minute walk away.
Great fusion food, awesome atmosphere. Just a few minutes walk away from the house.
the LAB - ristorante barbacoa
2 Via Ronco NuovoGreat fusion food, awesome atmosphere. Just a few minutes walk away from the house.
Sightseeing
A little gem. You can walk from the house ( 20 mins) or take the car there. It is a peaceful environment. Take the time to explore the charming Origlio old village, and the " Chiesa di San Giorgio" . If you drive, you can park behind the " Comune di Origlio".
There is a beautiful kids playground on the lake.
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Lago d'Origlio
A little gem. You can walk from the house ( 20 mins) or take the car there. It is a peaceful environment. Take the time to explore the charming Origlio old village, and the " Chiesa di San Giorgio" . If you drive, you can park behind the " Comune di Origlio".
There is a beautiful kids playground on the lake.
Enjoy the stroll along the Lugano lake, discover all the little shops in the old city. You can reach the city center by
1 - Car
2- Bus: both bus routes are available - the fastest and more frequent bus route, would be to walk down to Canobbio station and jump on the Number 4 bus
3- Walk - take your time and walk to lugano city-center - via Porza - Savosa
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Lugano
Enjoy the stroll along the Lugano lake, discover all the little shops in the old city. You can reach the city center by
1 - Car
2- Bus: both bus routes are available - the fastest and more frequent bus route, would be to walk down to Canobbio station and jump on the Number 4 bus
3- Walk - take your time and walk to lugano city-center - via Porza - Savosa
Sentiero di Gandria - Gandria Trail ( also called " Sentiero dell'Olivo)
Stunning walk and little town on the Lugano lake.
Park the car on one of the parking lots just after and walk the famous ( one of the Ticino Top-10 must do) . Stop in one of the little restaurants for a drink. If you are keen, you can always take a boat back.
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Gandria
Strada di GandriaSentiero di Gandria - Gandria Trail ( also called " Sentiero dell'Olivo)
Stunning walk and little town on the Lugano lake.
Park the car on one of the parking lots just after and walk the famous ( one of the Ticino Top-10 must do) . Stop in one of the little restaurants for a drink. If you are keen, you can always take a boat back.
Stunning Hike to the " Capanna" that offers delicious local food.
Drive from Comano to Bidogno then follow the signs and continue driving uphill – the road is narrow and full of bends – until we reach a metal bar. If your kids are prone to motion sickness, do bring a plastic bag (just in case).
Park ther car in the (free) parking lots by the side of the road, just before the metal bar; keep in mind that they are not plentiful so leave early.
The hike on the tarred road takes about one hour...if you plan to bring a stroller make sure it one that can go "off road" as the last 500 meters are gravel. There are great toilets at the bottom of the " Capanna" and they offer a wide range of food options and in summer you can stay until late. You can even book and sleep in the refuge. For more info
https://capannamontebar.casticino.ch
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Monte Bar 1816m
Stunning Hike to the " Capanna" that offers delicious local food.
Drive from Comano to Bidogno then follow the signs and continue driving uphill – the road is narrow and full of bends – until we reach a metal bar. If your kids are prone to motion sickness, do bring a plastic bag (just in case).
Park ther car in the (free) parking lots by the side of the road, just before the metal bar; keep in mind that they are not plentiful so leave early.
The hike on the tarred road takes about one hour...if you plan to bring a stroller make sure it one that can go "off road" as the last 500 meters are gravel. There are great toilets at the bottom of the " Capanna" and they offer a wide range of food options and in summer you can stay until late. You can even book and sleep in the refuge. For more info
https://capannamontebar.casticino.ch
Neighborhoods
From Comano you can walk in the woods towards San Clemente, San Bernardo, Tesserete. You can do a loop - via Tesserete, Vaglio, San Clemente.
Capriasca
From Comano you can walk in the woods towards San Clemente, San Bernardo, Tesserete. You can do a loop - via Tesserete, Vaglio, San Clemente.
Consejos para la ciudad
Viajar con niños
Kids menus are not that popular in the region
You can still ask to have a normal " pasta"/ pizza divided into 2 or 3 portion.
Costumbres y cultura
The coffee etiquette
Usually cappuccino's or " tazza grande" are served only in the morning,
( Latte - do not exist, please not that if you ask for a " Latte" it just means Milk in italian...so you will be served a cup of milk)
From lunch time, most people will have:
- Espresso liscio ( just pure coffee - espresso size)
- Macchiato ( Espresso with foam milk)
- Espresso "lungo" macchiato ( it is a longer version of the expresso... still served in a small espresso cup"
- Tazza Grande : looks like an americano ( with or without milk)
- Caffe crème: espresso with a drop of cream
Formas de ahorrar
Affordable restaurants
Eating out can be super expensive in Switzerland. If you still want to enjoy the local food but save money:
- Lunch time are very convenient if you go for the " menu of the day" , sometimes it is about 12-15 CHF
- "Food shops restaurants" are often delicious and affordable. Kids menu often is about 6-7 CHF.
- Ristorante Manor ( right in the middle of Lugano, serves awesome food and it is super convenient - opened in the evenings too)
- Ristorante Coop ( one in the city center with a huge terrace overlooking the old city) or Ristorante Coop ( Ressega)
Formas de ahorrar
Go to a local Pizzeria
Pizzas are often the most popular way for people to congregate and eat out. Most pizzerias are not fancy, but they do a great job.
All pizza come thin-crust, and some restaurants do offer the options for various doughs.