The south of Switzerland shows Switzerland in a different light. Bordering with Italy in the south, the Italian influence is undeniable in the Ticino region, from the local language, romantic villas and rich cuisine up to the warm summers. Although a landlocked country, the weather in southern Switzerland is tinged by rushes of warm Mediterranean air. The region offers the most marvelous landscapes: mountains, lakes and Mediterranean flavors are all there to delight the visitors.