Locarno is not only a sunny and beautiful green town in southern Switzerland, it is just a real find for people who prefer active activities. Picturesque places, a great abundance of shops and entertainment establishments, which are created precisely for the tourist attendance of the city.
Many entertainment of the city is associated with the inspection of the natural and historical sights of the city, but there is a location and place that are quite complex even for experienced tourists.
One of these places Verzaska.
This is the most transparent river in the world, which is mountainous and reaches 30 kilometers long. It enjoys just great popularity in Locarno, and many tourists come only to admire her beauty. Crystal clear, color of turquoise of water, as well as colorful stones, which swept the river bottom, do not leave a single person indifferent. Many visitors and locals, as well as an unqualiable flow of tourists and diving lovers come here. Along the whole path, Verzaska is decorated with Mediterranean vegetation and brown forests, there are on its way and beautiful vineyards.
At the same time, the depth of the river is very small, only about 10 meters. But there are places on the river that are dangerous by their underwater trends.
Diver is the greatest popularity of the river, and this is despite the fact that the water temperature reaches about 7 degrees and swimming in it is prohibited. The dive period is considered the most favorable from late spring to early autumn, it is at that time here the most peak visits. The beauty of the river is simply indescribable, because the stones that surround the water of the river are so polished for the millennium, which has acquired a variety of shades, from whore-gray, to red.
A 220 meter dam, built here in 1959 to regulate water flowing into the lake Maggiore, today is the highest platform for extreme leaps from height on the elastic cable.
Here the Roman Stone Bridge is built, made in the form of the arch. The bridge allows you to see the river with a completely different angle and capture the excellent snapshots of the mountain river.
On Piazza Grande Square, a rink opened not so long ago. It is built in such a way that all travelers can visit the most beautiful corners of the reserve, among which there are beautiful springs, huge ancient trees that have been thousands of years, as well as many colors and plants, including excellent green ferns.
Great place for entertainment - Lido Locarno. . This is a water park, which has open and closed pools with a variety of slides and descents for both children's and adults.
The water park also includes beach chaise lounges, as well as a wide variety of game zones and cafes. And what panoramic view opens from here - just a fairy tale. Mountains, water, sun, paradise place for excellent rest.
In addition, the entrance to the water park is not so expensive, in comparison with the other resorts of Switzerland, which makes it possible to put another plus size of the resort Locarno.
There is a place in the location, called Falconeria Locarno.
This is a place where you can spend time with birds, something like a kind of natural park. Only here you are given the opportunity to see a whole show with the participation of cute birds, such as owls of different species, as well as hawks and eagles, and other cute. Predatory birds fly simply over the heads of the audience, and some of them can sit on the heads of the audience. Here you can observe the development, breeding and life of birds.
In the park, unusually beautiful owls, right as in the film about Harry Potter, White.
Locarno very famous for their Entertainment Open-Air who are considered the largest in Europe. The main festivals that attract thousands of tourists are considered Moon and Stars Music Festival passing on the Piaza grant area in July as well Locarno International Film Festival which is carried out in the first two weeks of August. These events can not be missed, being in Locarno. The most massive and incendiary holidays that are striking with their boric spirit and exception. These are the places of collecting parties of the city, as well as lbubles and connoisseurs of similar, uniquely fun events.
Gambling lovers have the opportunity to try good luck in Casino Locarno City located at Largo Zorzi 1.
Despite the fact that the territory of the casino is quite small, there are always people here. There are minting machines, as well as a great bar and theatrical scene, on which various mini shows are regularly held.
The restaurant is located on its territory, in which you can dine perfectly dine between the game.
There is a wonderful park in the city where there is just a huge selection of the most different camellia. It is located near the embankment and offers tourists a secluded pastime in this beautiful, landscaped, fragrant park. Located on the embankment, it is visible from Lake Maggiore, which reflects the surrounding Locarno mountain peaks.
Among natural entertainment trips can be noted Island Brisago , in which nature also fills tourists on their own and pleasant energy.
Almost throughout the island is a natural reserve, which is very interesting to children and their parents. Tropical and subtropical plants grow here. The island has a restaurant, as well as small shops. Here are organizing excursions to the Botanical Garden in different languages.
This is a very romantic place where you can go on a wedding anniversary or a joint acquaintance. Enjoyable warmth, walks among palm trees and cypresses, fern and thickets will be remembered for a long time, because it seems the impression that this is not a Swiss garden, but a certain tropical island.
In Locarno, you can use a panoramic train, which is very relaxing and makes it possible to just enjoy the surrounding beauty of the canton of Ticino and the surrounding area Locarno.
Many excellent places are located on the route, so the trip will be very exciting and for children including. You can spend a day by visiting various interesting things in place of travel.