Cortina d'Ampezzo offers not only ski vacation on the Dolomites. Although Cortina d’Ampezzo is known as a posh resort for winter sports in the Dolomites. There is much snow in this place and due to this reason it was the host city for the Olympic Games and World Championships for several times. But Cortina d’Ampezzo is not only a popular destination for skiers. Everyone who has been to Cortina at least once in his life knows how elegant this small town is. Here come to see and be seen. Cortina has always been a resort for kings and starts.
The infrastructure of the city is also well developed. Best hotels, luxurious apartments and excellent restaurants are situated everywhere here. It saunters for après ski. In summer from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. you can go shopping on the Corso. You can buy everything you wish in a small noble department store La Cooperativa di Cortina (trademark: the edelweiss). Then you can have a snack in the Alaska Inn or in Majorni or Lajadira Hotels – they both are four star hotels. The Park Hotel Flaria is also very popular as accommodation. However, it is also well-known for its restaurant and excellent bar. Here you can find the largest choice of whisky. Royal Meuble Hotel offers cheap prices for a night stay. And if you like diversity then try to change it for something rustic in the future, e.g. Leone e Anna offer to taste rustic Sardinian cuisine. Those who wish to enjoy the Dolomites panorama while eating, can the best treat on the terrace of the Tivoli.
It is highly recommended to visit Cortina d’Ampezzo in summer, too. Cortina d’Ampezzo is a perfect goal for those who want to go hiking to Dolomites high altitude trail No.1 or take a climbing course. Very few people know that Cortina d’Ampezzo is a tip for photographers. The Dolomites Panorama is spectacular and the sunsets are famous all over the world. It is especially beautiful here in summer. The sun decorates the mountains with the variety of colors. Only one view of these mountains is worth making a trip to Cortina.
