2,300 hours of sunshine per year and a church established ater an appearance of the Virgin Mary - this is Locarno, the town with the warmest climate in Switzerland. It is located on the northern shore of Lago Maggiore.

Southern plants such as palm trees or lemon trees flourish in Locarno and give the city its special charm. The heart of the city is the Piazza Grande, well-known for its annual film festival. The narrow lanes of the Old Town all lead to the Piazza. Castello Visconteo, a castle dating back to the 12th century, lies at the edge of the Old Town. About a fifth of the castle has been preserved in its original state. Splendid upper-town palazzi house fine art collections and the lake promenade offers relaxed strolling.  
  
The pilgrimage church of Madonna del Sasso is located above Locarno, in Orselina. The church is said to have been established as a result of an appearance of the Virgin Mary. It is the most notable sight in Locarno, and boasts an extraordinary view of the city, the lake and the mountains.

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An oasis on the shores of Lake Maggiore for all those who love sport, fun and well-being associated with water. The lido is open all year round, whatever the weather. It includes indoor and outdoor pools, an Olympic-size swimming pool, a thermal pool, a play pool and four water slides.

The 600m sandy beach on the Maggia Delta near Locarno is also ideal for rest and relaxation. Cabins, showers, changing rooms, two "Beach Volley“ courts, six table tennis tables, three children's playgrounds, a four-meter springboard and slides make the Lido Locarno a great beach experience for all.  
  
The lido was designed by the architects Moro & Moro. The brothers placed one of the outdoor pools so that it appears to merge with the lake. Future expansions are set to increase the lido's use of hydroelectric and solar energy.

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