Bella Italia!: These are the most beautiful places on Lake Como

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Silk weaving brought prosperity to the city of Como in the 15th century, as evidenced by many Renaissance buildings. Behind the city walls you can not only do great shopping and sit in cozy cafes, but also walk in the footsteps of the Celtic and Roman past. Numerous museums shed light on Como’s turbulent history.

Fly: At the water’s edge is the Temple of Volta (Tempio Voltiano), which pays homage to Alessandro Volta, who discovered electricity and was born in Como in 1745.

The quiet town of Brunate is located at an altitude of 750 meters on the hillside above Como. The funicular takes you from Como to Brunate in just a few minutes. You can also choose to drive along the narrow road or walk along an old donkey path. The octagonal Faro di Volta tower in the historic town of Brunate offers magnificent views of Lake Como and the Alps. Sant’Andrea Church is also worth seeing.

Fly: With the special Blocchetto Turistico combination ticket, you get an all-inclusive package for 20 Euros. This includes a round-trip cable car ride, entrance to Faro di Volta, and meals at select restaurants.

In ancient times, accessible caves were formed in Valchiavenna as a result of landslides. The so-called crotti were originally used as cellars to store wine and cheese. Their special feature is the constant Sorel draft, which ensures a consistent temperature all year round. Nowadays, some crottis serve as authentic restaurants serving traditional dishes. You can enjoy regional delicacies here.

Fly: One of the gastronomic highlights of Lake Como is the variety of agritourism accommodations, including small farms with beautiful buildings and restaurants. Here you can experience Bella Italia and the Italian lifestyle closely.

Lake Como offers ideal hiking opportunities. One of the most beautiful routes goes from Brunate to Torno. There are steep slopes in places. If you don’t mind taking a small detour with a magnificent view of the lake, you can take a detour to Monte Boletto (over 1200 metres). When you arrive in Torno, you will be rewarded with cafes located in the narrow streets of the old town.

Fly: Anyone who likes to combine hiking and water should not miss the unique canyon tour in Val Bodengo. The tour can be divided into three parts with increasing levels of difficulty.

One of the best ways to experience Lake Como is by boat. This is the best way to immerse yourself in the authentic lifestyle of old fishing villages. For a panoramic tour of the lake, boats depart from the promenade in Como and other places with various offers and routes. For sporty types, there is the option of renting a sailing yacht with your own captain and joining it yourself if you wish.

Fly: A particularly beautiful route for a boat tour is the route from Torno to Como. From the water you can enjoy magnificent views of fishing villages and villas hidden from the street.

The most beautiful pearl of Lake Como is the town of Bellaggio. It’s not without reason that stars like George Clooney buy property here. Two of the most famous villas open to the public are Villa Serbelloni with garden and Villa Melzi. The city center attracts attention with its streets, restaurants and shops.

Fly: Not far from Bellagio city center is the small fishing town of Pescallo. In addition to relaxation, a wide range of water sports such as canoeing and water skiing are also offered here.

Three arms of Lake Como meet near the town of Varenna. One of Varenna’s prominent buildings is the 13th-century Castello di Vezio. After a 30-minute walk from the center, you can enjoy the magnificent lake view from the castle. The Fiumelatte, Italy’s shortest river and only 250 meters long, also rises not far from the city center of Varenna. The gardens of Villa Cipressi or Villa Monastero are also recommended.

Besides the attractions on Lake Como, the surrounding area also offers great destinations for day trips. This includes, for example, Milan, the capital of fashion, art and football. The train journey from Como to Monza is affordable, stress-free and only takes about 30 minutes. Milan’s special attractions include the cathedral, the opera, the city center and the noble arcades of Corso Vittorio Emanuele II.

Source : Blick