Castello del Sole Beach Resort & SPA

Renowned for its tree-lined cafes and charming Mediterranean architecture, the town is a popular spot for holidaymakers from Switzerland and beyond.

History buffs will love the Borgo old town, while hiking and cycling trips make good use of the spectacular surroundings.

When it’s warm out, guests can swim in the refreshing waters of Lake Maggiore.

Alternatively, the resort motorboat does exhilarating excursions to the islands and other lakefront villages.

The Lugano Airport is a 45-minute drive away.

There are 41 spacious suites and 37 double/single rooms peppered throughout the complex.

All the rooms reside in the main building, where a classic Mediterranean-style design adds timeless appeal.

If you’d rather a Lombardic country escape, book one of the sensational suites in the Retreat Pavilion. Here, a sea of roses covers the cloister-like colonnade outside, best viewed from your private 20m2 loggia.Rich cherry wood furnishings, plus plush bathrooms with exquisite fixtures, come standard in each suite.

For an abundance of space, the Well-being Pavilion offers two extravagant suites. Delicate fabrics, high ceilings, and breezy balconies with beautiful views set the scene.

Within the sensual oasis, you’ll find a hydro pool, steam bath, Kneipp trail, heated indoor/outdoor pool, solarium, Jacuzzi, and more.

Skilled hands dole out soothing procedures in the treatment rooms–think body rubs, facials, massage, and hot stone therapies. Each option is handpicked to a specific skin type to restore your youthful shine.

Don’t miss the unique VinoAqua Therapy, which incorporates grapes from the resort vineyard. The Vineasole Cosmetica range comes packed full of lotions and ointments to revitalize your skin.

If you’d prefer a secluded wellness experience, reserve a two-hour session at the Onsernone SPA SUITE. Inside the 70m2 complex, you get a steam bath, whirlpool, sauna, and two heated lounge chairs for private use.

There’s also a fitness centre when you fancy a workout, or a jogging track and tennis court to exercise outdoors.

All four in-house restaurants source seasonal ingredients straight from its 150-hectare farm.

The most upmarket offering is Locanda Barbarossa, a Michelin Star restaurant that plates up fine French cuisine.

For an a la carte selection of classic Mediterranean dishes, try Ristorante Tre Stagioni instead–they make a mean buffet breakfast in the morning, too.

Ristorante Al Parco is all about timeless Italian recipes served al fresco in the park, while Spiaggia makes mouth-watering finger food by the beach.

For a sophisticated drink, Cortile Barbarossa serves creative cocktails to a soft piano soundtrack.