Lake Como is a destination you have to try once in your life.Today I would like to suggest some places to visit,(I do not mention the city of Como I wrote a Blog) Here a list about some places you can really enjoy in a tour in a holiday on this splendid Lake and I suggest you.
1) Bellagio- The Diamond of the Lake,picturesque position on a magnificent promontory,the wonderful Villas Serbelloni and Villa Melzi,a romantic promenade facing all the coast of Menaggio and Tremezzo,its narrow streets,steps and the medieval Church of S.Giacomo.Bellagio is simply unique.Bellagio is something simply enchanting,nobody can not resist to the charm of this town on the shore of the lake,a sunset next to the pier looking at the arm of the Lario and the splendid Villa Carlotta of Tremezzo in front of this amazing place is absolyely unforgettable.Bellagio is also a great start to climb,the Ghisallo,the temple of the cyclists
and emblematic symbol of the Giro di Lombardia,one of the Classic Race in the cycling history and where you can visit the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo and a museum dedicated to this popular sport.
2) Varenna -If Bellagio is the Diamond,Varenna is the pearl of Lake Como.Varenna has something in common with its beautiful sisters,the splendid Villas Isimbrandi,Monastero and the Hotel Villa Cipressi,its picturesque alleys,the great view of the Grigne mountains and the image of the Castle of Vezio dominating the town.Varenna is a mix of Lake and mountains with the great excursion to the Monte Esino and do not miss to take a look to Fiumelatte (Milk River) the cascades of this river with several jumps. have a white colour,absolutely spectacular.Varenna is really a jewel,the most beautiful things of Varenna is all the natural
environment of mountains,hills,spectacular vegetation,panoramic views,majestic and elegant villas,medieval buildings,all mixed,all ,melted,this is the secret of Varenna,it is like a miracle but the scenario is absolutely fantastic,a poster for your living room or bedroom.Varenna is like a Queen from one side of the lake looking at the Princesses Menaggio and Tremezzo,next to the King Bellagio,which lies in the middle of the two arms.
3) Cernobbio - Simply the Presence of Villa d´Este (now a Luxury Hotel and Congress Center)
worth a visit to this picturesque town immediately after the city of Como,driving along the National Road Regina.Villa D´Este is something special,inspired the writer Ugo Foscolo,it was bought by the Princess of Wales,its gardens are absolutely amazing,a mixture of Neoclassic,Renaissance and Belle Epoque style,This Hotel-Villa so loved by the Russian Empress Maria Fedorova (she lived in this splendid building for about two years) is an authentic hymn to the essence of the beauty,all around and inside is practically perfect.
Cernobbio has an elegant lake promenade,a series of charming narrow streets,worth a visit the ancient church of San Vincenzo and the splendid Villa Erba a masterpiece of the 19th century with its great gardens.The strategic position is the right place for splendid cruise of the lake and also excursions to the nearest Monte Bisbino.
4) Menaggio - It is another jewel of Lake Como.Of ancient origin,this town was since ancient times one of the most distinguished resort for its position on a small promontory facing Bellagio.The historical centre is rich of charm,Menaggio is famous for its elegant hotels,excellent restaurants and Festivals,as the prestigious Menaggio Guitar Festival.In a corner of the promenade you can enjoy a magnificent view of the lake,with the splendid harbour and small houses perched on the hills.Historically Menaggio is very famous for its Villas located in Loveno a little village over the town,with the Villa D´Azeglio taking the name of the famous writer and patriot Massimo D´Azeglio and the wonderful Villa Mylius Vigoni,famous to contain important works by the distinguished Norwegian Sculptor Thorvaldsen the Scandinavian Antonio Canova,one of the most important neoclassic sculptor of the history,This Villa with another one Villa Garovaglio are property of Germany and they are used as centre of conventions and periodically as expositions.
5) Griante -Cadenabbia- Cadenabbia so loved bt Winston Churchill,Lord Byron,Manzoni and Stendhal,this place part of the municipality of Griante is also a wonderful place to enjoy Golf and naturally the beauty of the Lake landscapes,apart all that the several excursions all around Porlezza and Switzerland are very close.Griante.Cadenabbia started long time ago to be one of the favourite destination of British Aristocracy and later Tourists from Great Britain,here was founded the famous Hotel Britannia,Its magnificent position facing Bellagio from one side,the arm of the lake on the side,at the foot of mountains and very close to Tremezzo and Menaggio give this town the title to be one of the most favourite place on Lake Como for people wish a relaxing stay but at the same rime several facilities to enjoy sport activities and excursions.
6) Tremezzo .This little town is best known as a tourist resort,it was a favourite of Konrad Adenauer.One of the most visited tourist destinations in Tremezzo is the Villa Carlotta, the only historic villa with public access on the lake. This Villa is a neoclassical building which is built on steeply tiered ground.A majestic and charming building open to the public,the Villa is surrounded by a wonderful Italian garden with a graceful fountain in front of the villa’s entrance, exotic and rare plants, steps,fountains and sculptures .The Villa was built for the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici in 1690 facing the Bellagio peninsula.The views from Tremezzo are some of the most spectacular on the lake.The Villa contains inside the series of sculptures Amore e Psiche by the great Venetian Sculptor Antonio Canova.Tremezzo is a great place to take the ferry to Bellagio,to have a relaxing walking on the shores of the Lake and enjoying excellent restaurants with delicious local cuisine.
7) Lenno - A little paradise between Argegno and Tremezzo.This small town was one of the favourite by Romans to cultivate olives in terraces dominating the lake.Its picturesque position,a very charming small harbour and a romantic promenade in a peaceful athmosphere give Lenno the image of the typical symbol of the old town of the Lario where the time is just like in the work by writer Alessandro Manzoni,"I Promessi Sposi".Lenno is also famous for Villa Balbaniello one of the most spectacular and elegant Villas of the Lake,built on the yop of a small promontory,surrounded by marvellous Mediterranean gardens,this Villa built in the late 18th century hosted important guests as the writer Silvio Pellico,Alessandro Manzoni among others.Worth a mention the other Villa Cassinella,another splendid example of "Villa Comasca".Of historic interest worth a visit the the Abbey of of Acquafredda located in a charming position walking along a path crossing picturesque olive groves and the medieval churches of an Vincenzo and Santo Stefano.
8) Lecco-Picturesque town,where the Adda River meet the Lkae,next to another lake,smaller the Garlate Lake and in front of the majestic mountain Resegone.Lecco is a town with a splendid view in every corner you look.one of the symbol of the cityis the charming Neoclassical Villa Manzoni and Palazzo Belgiojoso,today hosting a Museum.Lecco is a modern and active city today but thanks to its position is a fantastic place to enjoy water sports,also ski in the area of the Grigne Mountains and Piani di Resinelli is not far.From Lecco you can easily reach the nearest Bergamo province and its verdant valleys.
9)Lierna -No words when you visit Lierna.A wonderful oasis,which lies at the foot of the Grigne mountains and embraced by the waters of the lake.This little town is a jewel of thee lake,famous for its Mediterranean vegetation but in particular for its wonderful kind of Magnolia.Very close to Varenna,Lierna is also famous for its noble Villas,Pini and Besana.For its strategical position Lierna was originally a Celtic settlement and later Latin and Roman.Its small medieval centre gives the visitor sensations of peace and admiration with its beautiful houses and narrow streets.
10)Dervio - A little paradise on the Arm of Lecco,the Oriental side of the Lake.Dervio is a great place,where the high mountains are practically over the shores of the lake.A mecca for the windsurfers and watersport lovers,the peninsula of Dervio is very particular is like a mouth kissing the lake.This town on the delta of the River Varrone is famous for its gastronomy,the Lavarello (fish of the lake) is absolutely delicious.Very picturesque the medieval castle Castello di Orezia and some churches of relevant value.Another highlight in Dervio is Festival of Comic Cinema,an event of International fame and prestige celebrated every year in this town dominated by the Mount Legnoncino.
11)Laglio -Apart the popularity to be the town where Mr.George Clooney lives in the marvellous Villa Oleandra,,Laglio is a splendid place,peaceful with an unforgettable view on the lake,very close is Il Buco dell´Orso,a mysterious grotto on the top of a hill.This grotto is today unexplored in its major part.This small town was the residence of noble German Families the Franck and Heinz,who built wonderful villas.The promenade on the lake is amazing and looking over you,another magnificent view with hills packed of of Mediterranean vegetation.
12) Nesso -A very small town half way between Como City and Bellagio.Its picturesque aspect with its small houses perched on a hill and the coast with gently curves on the lake gives Messo a particular charm.The town is so famous for the "Cascata dell´Orrido" a cascade of two rivers the Nosé and Tuf inside the mountain.This cascade is absolutely spectacular and gave inspiration Leonardo Da Vinci when the Tuscan Master mentioned Nesso in its famous work Atlantic Code.Nesso is particularly indicated for all people loves water sports and relax on the shores of the lake,but also for people fond of trekking,mountain bike and long walks in the nature tanks to its proximity to wonderful valleys as the Val Nusée,The area is also rich of mineral sources and grottoes,famous the Masera Grotto and the others situated very close to Piani del Tivano.a mountain area not far from Nesso.
13) Mandello del Lario -Very close to Lecco,Mandello del Lario is so famous for the Moto Guzzi Industry and for thee museum dedicated to these glorious bikes."Mandel" as the locals call the town is one of the most panoramic point of the low Lecco arm.The small harbour and the promenade of Mandello del Lario are fantastic to enjoy relax and an unforgettable view of the lake and the Grigne mountains.Very interesting and worth a visit the medieval church of San Giorgio and the Sanctuary of Madonna del Fiume (the Virgin of the river).I suggest a spectacular excursion to Piani di Resinelli at 1,300 m of altitude,a winter sport resort,ideal place if you want to learn skiing.
Other towns I suggest to visit Colico and Domaso at the end of the Lake,wild nature,fantastic landscapes,the Lake ends embracing the mountains and the nearest valleys are so pleasant to explore.Very picturesque also the other small towns of Ossuccio,Isola Comacina,authentic peaceful oasis of peace just like Argegno located on a small curve of the lake,where you can see the real silhouette of one arm of the Lario.Bellano on the Lecco side and Dongo on the Como side are two other beautiful places to enjoy,here you can admire how the mountains embrace the lake and you are in the high Lario,excellent places for winter sports and to admire a colour of the water very different than the low section.All the Lake is a paradise,I simply suggest some to choose for an unforgettable future holidays,I strongly recommend to this simply splendid destination.
Francesco Mari
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