Morcote was voted Switzerland's most beautiful village in 2016 and recognized as a UNWTO Best Tourism Village in 2023. This former fishing village on the shores of Lake Lugano enchants with its historic arcades, colorful hillside houses, and cobblestone lanes. Highlights include the Santa Maria del Sasso church reached via 404 steps, the exotic Scherrer Park with subtropical plants, and a historic cemetery with internationally prominent figures.