A theatrical dish, it is served from inside a round of pecorino, with enough cheesy goodness for two. They do not tend to live in large areas or gated communities but rather are interspersed throughout the island and mingle with the local residents and culture. Moreover, Lugano, the largest city in Ticino, receives a minimal amount of cloud cover – just 43% – in comparison to 77% in Zurich.

Its food offerings stand out, even among Italian cities, and you have historic sites like Pompeii, Herculaneum, and Vesuvius in easy reach. If you do not meet all of these requirements, you will need to start the process to exchange your licence by the end of March 2024 to continue driving. The country offers a blend of history and modernity, excellent healthcare, and easy access to the rest of Europe, making it an attractive destination for expatriates seeking a unique experience. But if you fancy something a little more relaxing, there are numerous local spas and wellness centers where you can relax and unwind, all the while soaking up the atmosphere of Italian Switzerland. If you move to Spain on or after 16 March 2023, your valid UK or Gibraltar licence will be recognised for 6 months from the date you obtained residence.This is one of the quickest ways to obtain Italian citizenship, but you will need to wait for 2 years before you can apply.

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Menu highlights include the burrata with pesto heart, which bleeds pine nuts, parmesan and milk as you cut into it, as well as the playful ‘Eggcentric’, an Italian twist on the classic scotch egg, with Tuscan pork sausage and fennel seeds, as well as a runny yolk.

There are also plenty of parks around – including Parco Ciani and the Belvedere Sculpture Garden – which are filled with captivating sub-tropical plants. The Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT), the world’s longest rail tunnel, also provides train connections that run from the Netherlands in the North and Italy in the south. This is valid for two years, and to renew it, you need to maintain your investment (rather than making another). However, in 2017, it launched the investor visa, which covers similar grounds to other golden visa programs. We make no representations, warranties or guarantees, whether express or implied, that the content in the publication is accurate, complete or up to date.

The area is also home to beautiful sparkling lakes and crystal-clear rivers that provide the perfect location to enjoy a cooling dip. If your UK licence is lost, stolen or expired, you will not be able to exchange it for a local licence in the country where you are living. Find more information in our guide to The Best Places To Live In Italy For Expats – a detailed overview of the most popular expat destinations.

Like any wedding though, it requires advanced planning, as well as a basic understanding of the law. Then there are the three UNESCO-listed castles, the 13th-century Castelgrande, the 14th-century Montebello, and 15th-century Sasso Corbaro. There are a few different ways you can get Italian citizenship, which we’ll explore in more detail later on in this guide. The most popular of these, however, are the EOC Ospedale Regionale di Lugano, the Clinica Luganese Moncucco, and the Clinica Sant’Anna. Thanks again Teri for being a valued member of the Expatra community and continuing to help us improve our knowledge base.

Outside of this history, which you can lose yourself in, the city offers anything you might want from a big city without the terrible traffic and pollution. Milan Malpensa Airport: Malpensa is a key international airport, especially for travelers to and from northern Italy. In most instances, you will find that the cost of living in Sardinia is cheaper than in your home country. Lugano also has three funiculars, of which the most important is the Funicolare Città-Stazione that connects the train station to the town center.