LAKE COMO

An internationally adored lake. Timeless are its gardens, villas, and panoramas. The perfect playground for watersports and a certain George’s favorite getaway

AREEA

145 sq. km

PERIMETER

170 km

DEPTH

418 m

WIDTH

45.7 km

ISLANDS

TRIBUTARIES

It could be the mix of mountains, blooming parks, and dense forests. For the elegant villas or the relaxed crotti. For centuries, Lake Como has set the standard.

Lake Como. Light air, just like Goethe once described in his Grand Tour. As Stendhal once put it, the villas simply multiply on the greenery and on the hills, and they’re reflected in the water. Elegance and intrigue reign supreme on the little slice of paradise jutting out onto the water where Villa del Balbianello has sat for hundreds of years. It was the perfect choice for filming 007 Casino Royale with Daniel Craig, not to mention to the wedding venue for Padmé and Anakin in Star Wars Episode II.

Villa Carlotta, in Tremezzo, is no less stunning, with its original Italian garden. The treasure chest of art includes sculptures from Canova and the paintings of Francesco Hayez. Some of the extravagant villas have been transformed into hotels, while others have welcomed a varied list of VIP’s, such as George Clooney. Inland, the wonders of Rationalist architecture are sure to stun.

Numerous projects from Giuseppe Terragni can be admired in Como, while Lecco boasts the Manzonian itineraries. In Colico, the Breva and Tivano winds comes out to play for a bit of surfing. Trails up to the viewpoints are sure to be a favorite of many, like Brunate with its funicular train climbing over 700 meters.

Lake Como in 5 Villas

Como, Varenna, Bellagio. Go for Villas on Lake Como, discovering enchanted gardens and work of art

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Flavors on the lakes: Como and Varese

Lakes and mountains. Tasty dishes, heritage of rural culture

Food & Wine

From Como to Bellagio by Boat

Traveling between the two shores of the lake, between splendid coasts and the majestic frame of the Pre-Alps

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Lake Como Itinerary

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Flying Over Lake Como

Bellagio and Varenna. The profiles of historic houses. Flying over Lake Como, departing from the historic Aero Club.

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Lago di Como: charmingly seductive

Described by Stendhal as ‘voluptuous’, the south-western branch of Lake Como charms with its gardens, villas and breath-taking views.

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Lago di Como:Bellagio, the pearl

One of the world's best-loved places, Bellaggio lies on the tip of the central headland, offering convenient ferry access to both branches of the lake