A Swiss village in Ticino.
While further trips are still difficult to undertake, small excursions are possible and provide a nice activity, especially when being outdoors on a beautiful day. The village of Morcote is one of my favourite places in my country, and a recent trip there has reminded me again of some of its most beautiful spots.
The location of Morcote is close to the city of Lugano, and can be reached by car, bus or boat. You can also hike up the Monte San Salvatore and then hike to Morcote, of you're feeling more adventurous - it's a lovely hike with spectacular view all around.
In the village of Morcote itself, there are a few nice restaurants at the lakeside, and several ice cream shops. This is often the ideal end to a walk around Morcote, as the village is built on a hill, and walking up to its picturesque church often leaves tourists out of breath and in need of refreshments. The view from the church is beautiful, and there is a lovely chapel up there as well. The cypress trees all along the paths add to the charm.
If you want to explore more, there is a park which is a bit hidden and usually less busy than the few main tourist spots. It's called Parco Scherrer, and is filled with beautiful plants, statues and cosy corners in which to relax and enjoy the view. It's a magical place you'll always want to come back to.
(Images: all by me)