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5 Thing-to-do in Bellano

A Village sets between the stones and Lake Como

Where
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Via XX Settembre, 32 Bellano (LC)

Bellano is a small town on the eastern shore of Lake Como, close between the rocks of Grigne and the water of Lario, crossed also by the cold Pioverna.

This one has created, during the times, a canyon, digging the rocks: its name is Orrido di Bellano. Bellano is a picturesque fishing village, with stretch streets and colourful buildings.

It is not particularly elegant, but here you can breathe the real smell of the lake and the nature. From the small tourist harbour you can admire the other towns of the Lake, as Bellagio or Menaggio: from there you can observe the changing in the lake before a storm… Something magic!

 

Orrido of Bellano

Orrido (a very deep ravine, literally "horrid") of Bellano stems from the strength of Pioverna river, whose icy waters dug deep into the Valsassina mountains, eroding then to create an amazing gorge. Exploring it isn't a physical challenge, because the path is equipped with walkways and viewpoints ... But the sheer power of nature and the deafening sounds of the water flow take your breath away, and you're left admiring Orrido stuck in an astonished yet respectful silence.

 

Sanctuary of Lezzeno

By the tradition, on 6th August 1688, a farmer stopped at a chapel dedicated to Madonna, and after his pray he saw that the statue was blood crying. He ran to its family and to the priest, and all together to Milan. After that, the Sanctuary was built on a hill, from there you can admire and dominate Lake Como. The Sanctuary is rich of ornaments and now it is a destination for pilgrims, especially for the tradition of welcoming to visitors and families.

 

Fish Menu

Lake Como fish is a first-class quality product. Missoltino, a particular version of dried twite shad served with special sauces, is a must-taste. The lake twite shad is an anchovies old relative , trapped centuries ago into the lake following the thaw, it adapted since then to the new enviroment. The salting and drying of fishes are ancient habits, dating back up to the medieval times. The seasonal twite shad fishing time begins late spring: a fixture coveted by the small villages on the coast.

 

Sentiero del Viandante

A green itinerary through history and nature: the Wayfarer Track is what you are searching for! The route connects Abbadia Lariana to Perledo following the footsteps of ancient Romans, who opened this track to reach the small and isolated towns on the lakeshore. Along the path let yourself be taken back in time, listening to the voice of nature and smelling scents still unchanged even after all these centuries.

 

Sailing Cruise on Lake Como

Bellano, thanks to its strategic position, it is perfect as starting point for sailing excursions on Lake Como. During all year a thermal wind blows, its local name is Breva: it blows from the South from midday to the sundown; Breva guarantees an amazing condition for sailing on the blue water of Lake Como.

For the timid, you can stay on the lake front of Bellano on Lake Como and admire the dance of white sails on the body of water in front of the beautiful town placed on the Eastern side of Lake Como.

Take me here: 5 Thing-to-do in Bellano

Places

Bellano

Bellano offers a lot of historical and cultural attractions and is also an excellent starting point for excursions.
  • Lakes
Bellano_panorama_da_sud_foto di Carlo Borlenghi
377 mt

Orrido di Bellano

The strength of the nature sculpts the rocks
  • Active & Green
orrido bellano lago como
537 mt

Lido of Lake Como

Relax and comfort on Lake Como during the summer
  • Lakes
lettino lido lago como
2.16 km

Castle of Rezzonico

  • Art & Culture
Castle of Rezzonico
3.17 km

Vezio Castle

Ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna, surrounded by a centuries-old olive grove, with a breathtaking view over Lake Como.
  • Art & Culture
Castello di Vezio Varenna
4.23 km

Village of Varenna

The Village of Varenna is divided into a grid of streets that steeply slope down towards Lake Como.
  • Villages
Village of Varenna
4.36 km

Varenna

The fishermen's village newly popular as a picture postcard destination, with itineraries of art and nature
  • Villages
Ph: I Mille
4.37 km

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"

Ornithology and Natural Science Civic Museum "Luigi Scanagatta"
4.39 km

The Magnolia of Villa Monastero

In an enchanting location, rich in artistic and natural wonders, a spectacular magnolia tree caresses the waters of the lake.
  • Lakes
The Magnolia of Villa Monastero
4.39 km

Church of San Giorgio

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giorgio Varenna
4.39 km

Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero is one of Varenna’s best-known landmarks. It's now a museum showcasing a collection of items left by its owners
  • Art & Culture
Villa Monastero, Varenna
4.4 km

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie

  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie
4.41 km

Church of San Giovanni Battista

Discover the oldest church in Varenna, one of the first built on Lake Como when Christianity was beginning to spread.
  • Art & Culture
Chiesa di San Giovanni Battista Varenna
4.41 km

Villa Cipressi

  • Parks
Villa Cipressi Varenna
4.41 km

Parlasco

  • Villages
Parlasco
4.58 km

Alpe Giumello

  • Parks
Alpe Giumello
4.77 km

Big Bench #223

  • Active & Green
Ph: I Mille
4.92 km

L'Antica Strada Regina

On foot from Menaggio to Rezzonico along the ancient pilgrim route
  • Active & Green
Castello di Rezzonico
5.25 km

Taceno

  • Villages
Taceno
5.46 km

Centre and lakeside of Menaggio

  • Villages
Centre and lakeside of Menaggio
5.47 km

Events

Bellano-Varenna: le perle del Lario sul Sentiero del Viandante (terza tappa)

Via XX Settembre, 72, 23822, Bellano (LC)
12/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Bellano-Varenna: le perle del Lario sul Sentiero del Viandante (terza tappa)
866 mt

Bellano - Varenna: le perle del Lario sul Sentiero del Viandante (terza tappa)

ritrovo in Via XX Settembre, 72, 23822, Bellano, LC
26/10/2024
  • Active & Green
Bellano - Varenna: le perle del Lario sul Sentiero del Viandante (terza tappa)
866 mt

Da Bellano a Dorio: Castelli e torrenti sul sentiero del Viandante (quinta tappa)

Via XX Settembre, 72, 23822, Bellano (LC)
26/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Da Bellano a Dorio: Castelli e torrenti sul sentiero del Viandante (quinta tappa)
866 mt

Nanda Devi

Spazio Cultura Coop Dervio
Entrata da via Greppi, 23824, Dervio, LC
15/09/2024 - 13/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Nanda Devi
3.18 km

Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Dorio - Corenno Plinio - Dervio

Piazza Stazione, 23824, Dervio, LC
06/10/2024
  • Active & Green
Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Dorio - Corenno Plinio - Dervio
3.26 km

I weekend dei sapori d'autunno 2024

Nei ristoranti aderenti all'iniziativa a Barzio, Casargo, Colico, Crandola Valsassina, Dervio, Pasturo, Valvarrone - Vestreno, Vendrogno
31/08/2024 - 01/12/2024
  • Food & Wine
I weekend dei sapori d'autunno 2024
4.25 km

Botanica dei sentimenti. Erbari, ritratti e immagini del lago nell'età di Manzoni

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 23829, Varenna, LC.
20/09/2024 - 30/11/2024
  • Art & Culture
Botanica dei sentimenti. Erbari, ritratti e immagini del lago nell'età di Manzoni
4.48 km

Escursione al rifugio Bietti: sul Grignone magie della natura e panorami infinit

Cainallo
27/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Escursione al rifugio Bietti: sul Grignone magie della natura e panorami infinit
6.36 km

Sand on Canvas

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22021 Bellagio (CO)
07/09/2024 - 27/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
Sand on Canvas
7.28 km

MOSTRA: Metamorfosi dell’Universo

Torre delle arti Bellagio
Salita Plinio 21, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
05/10/2024 - 20/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
MOSTRA: Metamorfosi dell’Universo
7.35 km

Mercatino d'Autunno

Lungolago Europa
Lungolago Europa, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
06/10/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino d'Autunno
7.6 km

Escursione al Rifugio Bietti: atmosfere d'autunno sul Grignone

Cainallo, 23825, Esino Lario, LC
20/10/2024
  • Active & Green
Escursione al Rifugio Bietti: atmosfere d'autunno sul Grignone
7.76 km

Premana rivive l'antico- 12^ edizione

Centro storico, 23834, Premana, LC
12/10/2024 - 13/10/2024
  • Music and show
Premana rivive l'antico- 12^ edizione
9.33 km

Autumn in Garzeno

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22010, Garzeno (CO)
06/10/2024
  • Food & Wine
Autumn in Garzeno
10.51 km

Concerto per Santa Barbara

Miniera di barite
Via Merla, 23819, Primaluna, LC
01/12/2024
  • Music and show
Concerto per Santa Barbara
10.81 km

Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico - Piona

Infopoint Colico
Via Pontile, 7, 23823, Colico, LC
20/10/2024
  • Active & Green
Sulle orme del viandante e dintorni: Colico - Piona
11.13 km

L'anello di Fontanedo

Via Pontile, 7, 23823, Colico (LC)
26/10/2024
  • Art & Culture
L'anello di Fontanedo
11.18 km

XXXVII Pianomaster - 7th concert

Palazzo Gallio
Via Regina Levante, 2, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
18/10/2024
  • Music and show
XXXVII Pianomaster - 7th concert
11.21 km

XXXVII Pianomaster - 6th concert

Palazzo Gallio
Via Regina Levante, 2, 22015, Gravedona ed Uniti (CO)
11/10/2024
  • Music and show
XXXVII Pianomaster - 6th concert
11.21 km

Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage

Piazza Garibaldi
06/10/2024
  • Lifestyle
Mercatini hobby, antiquariato e vintage
11.27 km

Activities

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

  • Villages
VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting
3.79 km

Villas and Flavors of Lake Como

  • Lakes
Villas and Flavors of Lake Como
3.98 km

Cruise & Dinner from Varenna

  • Lakes
Cruise & Dinner from Varenna
4.25 km

Paragling Tandem on Lake Como with Flylibell

  • Active & Green
Paragling Tandem on Lake Como with Flylibell
6.41 km

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Active & Green
Let's taste Como Lake
6.51 km

E-bike Tour with Lunch in Valsolda, Lake Lugano

  • Active & Green
E-bike Tour with Lunch in Valsolda, Lake Lugano
7.17 km

Tour Menaggio's Most Magical Lake Views in E-bike

  • Active & Green
Tour Menaggio's Most Magical Lake Views in E-bike
7.17 km

E-bike Tour of Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life

  • Active & Green
E-bike Tour of Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life
7.17 km

E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages with a Local Touch

  • Active & Green
E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages with a Local Touch
7.17 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lifestyle
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
7.35 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

  • Lifestyle
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
7.37 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

  • Wedding
WEDDING PROPOSAL
7.37 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lifestyle
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
7.37 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

  • Lifestyle
PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO
7.37 km

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lifestyle
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
7.37 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

  • Lifestyle
Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
7.37 km

Bellagio, the pearl of lake Como

  • Villages
Bellagio, the pearl of lake Como
7.57 km

2 DAYS PASS FOR VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN

  • Art & Culture
2 DAYS PASS FOR VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN
8.48 km

VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - SCHOOL GROUP TICKET

  • Art & Culture
VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - SCHOOL GROUP TICKET
8.48 km

VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - GROUP TICKET (minimun 15 people)

  • Art & Culture
VILLA MELZI'S GARDEN - GROUP TICKET (minimun 15 people)
8.48 km

Where to sleep

LT LAGO SERENO di Cesare Cereghini

BELLANO
LT LAGO SERENO di Cesare Cereghini
281 mt

LT CASA ALIADE di Silvia Maria Riccardi

Bellano
LT CASA ALIADE di Silvia Maria Riccardi
281 mt

cav NIDO DI MARIANGELA di Mariangela Valsecchi

Bellano
cav NIDO DI MARIANGELA di Mariangela Valsecchi
281 mt

cav LA FINESTRA SUL LAGO di Paola Dansi

Bellano
cav LA FINESTRA SUL LAGO di Paola Dansi
281 mt

cav STUDIO LAKE di Emanuele Vedani

BELLANO
cav STUDIO LAKE di Emanuele Vedani
301 mt

UNFORGETTABLE, THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE di Susanna Cornaggia

Bellano
UNFORGETTABLE, THAT'S WHAT YOU ARE di Susanna Cornaggia
301 mt

CAV THE BEACH - DESIGN STUDIO srls

Bellano
CAV THE BEACH - DESIGN STUDIO srls
301 mt

MERIDIANA

Bellano
MERIDIANA
301 mt

LT di Maria Raffaella Liaci

BELLANO
LT di Maria Raffaella Liaci
311 mt

LT di Nicla Maya Sambvani

BELLANO
LT di Nicla Maya Sambvani
311 mt

LT LAKE FRONT, DIRECTLY ON THE WATER di Alessandra Mensi

Bellano
LT LAKE FRONT, DIRECTLY ON THE WATER di Alessandra Mensi
311 mt

LT TERRACE ON THE LAKE di Andrea Marin

Bellano
LT TERRACE ON THE LAKE di Andrea Marin
311 mt

CAV VILLINO - DESIGN STUDIO srls

Bellano
CAV VILLINO - DESIGN STUDIO srls
311 mt

LT (SUB 04) di Marco Lambrugo

BELLANO
LT (SUB 04) di Marco Lambrugo
324 mt

LT (SUB 03) di Marco Lambrugo

BELLANO
LT (SUB 03) di Marco Lambrugo
324 mt

LT "LAKEVIEW HOLIDAY - village center attic" di Rachele Bonacina

BELLANO
LT
324 mt

cav LA CONTRADA di Giovanni Moniz

Bellano
cav LA CONTRADA di Giovanni Moniz
367 mt

cav di ANGELO EGILDO VERGOTTINI

Bellano
cav di ANGELO EGILDO VERGOTTINI
387 mt

LT MISSULTIN di Giampaolo Greselin

Bellano
LT MISSULTIN di Giampaolo Greselin
387 mt

cav COMOLAKE HOUSE - A. VOLTA di Anna Prandi

Bellano
cav COMOLAKE HOUSE - A. VOLTA di Anna Prandi
387 mt