Culture
One of Italy’s most prestigious and romantic lakes, Lake Como is a place for relaxation and indulgence. Beautiful turquoise waters are surrounded by traditional Venetian villas and attractive lakeside villages.
Sip a macchiato outside one of the many cafes and dream of owning one of the villas in the distance. Get to know the locals in one of the bars in Cadenabbia or head along to cosmopolitan Menaggio and devour a 4 course meal overlooking the pretty piazza. To find the buzz, catch the ferry across to Bellagio where you can wander into the endless artisan shops before settling down in one of George Clooney’s favourite watering holes for a well earned Spritz. The Gardens of Villa Carlotta are not to be missed. And for the film buff, you can visit the 16th century Villa Balbianello, used as Mr White’s hideaway in Casino Royale. For the adrenalin junkies maybe a high speed boat trip on the lake is more your thing, or how about paragliding from the top of the mountain? Why not try -- Flying around the lake on a speed boat - get your binoculars ready for spotting the glitterati
- Head to one of the lakeside lidos to cool off from the midday sun
- Take a cable car up to the local village of Brunate for fantastic views
- Take a trip to Como town and discover its medieval walls, Renaissance palazzi and the 11th century cathedral
- Head out on a mountain biking tour and explore the surrounding hills
Active
• lake bathing • 18-hole golf course at Menaggio • water skiing and boats for hire • boat trips • tennis • mini-golf • crazy golf • bike hire • Swiss chocolate factory