Meran/Merano - history, leisure, and shopping. This famous, elegant South Tyrolean health resort town is only a 10-minute drive from Algund/Lagundo. The city's climate makes it a Mediterranean island in the heart of the Alps which was appreciated in the past by the imperial family of Austria as well. Today, Meran represents an exclusive holiday resort both in the summer and in winter, boasting 18 km of promenades.