Travel guide Porlezza
How to get to Porlezza
The village of Porlezza is located on the shores of
Lake Lugano in
Lombardy. To reach your holiday apartment in Porlezza, you can book a flight, travel by car, or use public transportation. The nearest international airport is in Milan, about 90 kilometers away. The nearby Lugano airport mainly serves domestic flights. For a train journey, it is best to use a current timetable that provides connections and prices. From Germany, you can travel by car through Switzerland to Lugano. Drive along the SS340 lakeside road in an easterly direction, where you will reach your holiday home in Porlezza at the narrow end of the lake. Book a holiday accommodation, an apartment, a villa, or a house now for a dream vacation with your family in the holiday resort between beaches, mountains, and waterfalls.
What kind of weather to expect during your holiday in Lombardy
The climate in the holiday resort of Porlezza is moderate and warm. Precipitation is to be expected throughout the year, with an average total of 1315 mm per year. The most rainfall occurs in June with about 154 mm, often in the form of short thunderstorms. Snowfall can occur in the winter months, but this is rare as the warm air flowing in from the south ensures temperatures between -1 °C and 8 °C. In summer, it is pleasantly warm and ideal for a
family vacation in Porlezza. Temperatures during this time range between 15 °C and 26 °C. In summer, book a holiday home with comfortable amenities such as air conditioning, bathroom, and pool. A terrace or balcony is also practical during this time. If you want to go hiking from your holiday apartment, the months of March and April are the best travel time for a sunny stay.
Culinary delights with Italian charm
In the holiday resort of Porlezza, you will find numerous inviting restaurants that spoil their guests with fine Italian dishes. The most beautiful houses are located directly on the lake and offer a magnificent panorama from their terraces. Here you can indulge in the fine specialties of Lombardy, such as selected cheeses, pizza, and pasta. In summer, delicious ice cream is available everywhere, and you can stop for a small snack at the snack stands. The service of the innkeepers is courteous and polite. If you want to eat out with several people, check the menu offers beforehand and reserve a spot in your favorite restaurant. In high season, the coveted lakeside seats can be scarce, even if the price is not quite as low. In many accommodations for your holiday in the village, it is allowed to bring dogs. The restaurants usually handle this just as generously.
Remember these sights
Lombardy and the area around Lake Lugano are ideal for a holiday with the whole family. If you want to take your pet with you, you can easily book a
holiday with a dog in Porlezza. When looking for a suitable holiday home, you should pay attention to accommodations with more than one bedroom and a washing machine in these cases. Such a privately rented holiday apartment offers a perfect base for spending several weeks here in complete relaxation. Discover the Porlezza sights on a tour through the historic old town. Here you will find numerous old churches in different architectural styles, which look beautiful both inside and out. On Lake Lugano, you can go boating and practice water sports. The excursion boats visit the small villages along the coast and offer you a breathtaking view of the surroundings. A comparison with the other large lakes in the neighborhood is interesting. Start excursions to
Lake Maggiore or
Lake Como to marvel at these natural wonders as well. Around your holiday home in Porlezza, there are numerous well-signposted hiking trails. These are divided into different levels of difficulty, so even less experienced mountaineers can enjoy a beautiful round to the peaks and the fantastic view. Rent a holiday accommodation, an apartment, a villa, or a house for your stay directly on the beach now and start excursions from the perfect starting point. Also, take a trip to Menaggio or Begna to see the waterfalls. Unforgettable holidays and a dream vacation between mountains and sandy beaches await you and your family here at Lake Lugano!