On vacation I stay at home: many good reasons to spend summer in Lugano

Until Aug. 25, those who want to have an aperitif or a bite to eat with the cool breeze of the lake cannot miss Lugano Marittima. The little village of bars along the left bank of the mouth of the Cassarate River is the ideal place to experience, close to home, the atmosphere of warm evenings by the sea.

What could be better than the passion-filled atmosphere of the matches for the Europeans? Until the final, on July 14, in Manzoni Square you can watch all the matches live and for free on a big screen.

If there is a time to be in Lugano and only in Lugano, it is the Longlake festival, between July 11 and 28. Concerts, performances, open-air readings-between the estuary, Ciani Park and city squares-celebrate the beauty of summer with 300 invited artists.

Three major festivals within the festival is the historic Estival Jazz, between July 11 and 14, which this year for some concerts will leave Piazza della Riforma and go to Ciani Park. But also Blues to Bop, which officially becomes part of the festival by anticipating between July 18 and 21 the concerts traditionally scheduled for late August. The most joyful of the festival festivals is Lugano Buskers. Between July 24 and 28, it brings street artists, performers, cabaret artists and puppeteers all over the city with shows suitable for children as well.

But there are plenty of events outside the main festivals that mark this 14th Longlake festival: check out the general program and come downtown!

Fully experiencing summer also means relaxing and taking time out. That's why, throughout the warm season, there is an outdoor library at the Ciani Park dock equipped with lounge chairs as well: it's the Park & Read.

On the other hand, those who want to gather insights and reflections during their lunch break, still in an intimate atmosphere, can go as far as Punta Foce, where from Monday to Friday, between 12 and 1 p.m., they will find Midi Time. Organized between July 12 and 26 as part of the Longlake Festival, Midi Time is a series of meetings. Check out the program.

A series of 4 meetings (Talks) - on July 19, 21, 22 and 23 - held in the shade of the majestic trees of Ciani Park always as part of the Longlake festival. There will be no shortage of laughter or reflection. To find out the program go to the Longlake Festival website.

What could be more chic than good music on Sunday mornings in the park? From June through September (except for festival weeks), concerts are scheduled every Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m. at Ciani Grove. Check out the program The Nineteenth Century in Matinee.

Tutta l’estate al lido Riva Caccia

Starting the day with a yoga session on the water in Lugano is possible. Throughout the summer, every Tuesday and Saturday morning, from 8:15 a.m. (or 8:30 a.m. depending on the dates), at the Lido Riva Caccia you can participate in a yoga class in collaboration with Yoga Space. Please note: show up 10 minutes before the start. See the schedule.

La domenica mattina al Parco del Tassino

Those who prefer to engage in yoga with a beautiful view of the gulf, every Sunday in the summer can participate in yoga sessions at Tassino Park from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Participation is free (you can freely leave an offering). Organized by Yoga Dinamico.

Activities for the whole family, Saturday, June 22 and Aug. 24 at the Lugano Lido, Saturday, July 13 and Aug. 10 at the Carona Pool.

From July to the end of August, a range of sports activities can be accessed at the Lugano Lido every Wednesday afternoon and Saturday with the entrance fee.

On July 22 there will be a full moon, and the Lugano Lido will be transformed into a not-to-be-missed evening of fire shows, music and midnight bathing.