M enaggio is located on the western shore of Lake Como, in a strategic position between Como, Sondrio and Lugano. It has several faces: an elegant one, linked to the majestic hotels and villas those…
5 Thing-to-do in North Lake Como
North Lake Como is the area composed by different little fishing villages, those dotted the north-western shore of Lario. The area is strategic to visit the lake and the surroundings. These places…
Lido of Lake Como
A round Lake Como there are several destinations with local lido and structures ideal to host lazy tourists. Placed directly on Lake Como, are completely exclusive, reserved and someone has the pool…
Isso Tower
The high Isso Tower, called also Lion Tower or Torrazzo, is the only remain of the defence walls of the 12th Century. It represents the symbol of the town. It has a square layout, made entirely in…
The Ropemakers' Museum
The Ropemakers' Museum is an interesting news in the panorama of Casalmaggiore's museums and it represents a great opportunity of ethno-graphic analysis. It was born with the aim of building the…
Thematic trail - The districts of Chiesa in Valmalenco
T he municipality of Chiesa represents the oldest and most substantial built-up area in Valmalenco. Like most of the mountain municipalities, it was characterized by a strong decentralization into…
Arcumeggia
Arcumeggia (hamlet of the municipiality of Casalzuigno, about 560 meters above sea level and three kilometers from the town centre) represents a unique reality: from the 1950's onwards, an innovative…
8 summer festivals not to be missed
F estivals, local products, traditions, and chances to taste our region's local excellences. Exhibitions and craftspeople who hand down the crafts of long ago. 1. The Melon Festival in the province…
Cliff Climbing in Sondrio and Valmalenco
In Campo Moro there are several cliffs: the inert materials deposit and the Zoia cliffs can live up to anyone's expectations. The Zoia cliff is a great natural gym for those wanting to train and…
Ferrata del Torrione Porro
The Ferrata to Torrione Porro is a moderate difficulty ferrata that develops in Valmalenco. The via ferrata is abundantly equipped and does not present any considerable technical difficulties even in…
Bresaola
T he first literary evidence of the conservation of meat by salting and drying dates back to the fifteenth century, but its origin is undoubtedly more ancient. The peculiar climate of the valley is…
Horse riding
Equitazione Alpina is born from the passion, over 30 years long, of Simone, a companion of equestrian tourism certified SEF-Italy - C.O.N.I. A few steps from Sondrio, in the heart of the Alps, where…