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5 Thing-to-do in Bellano

A Village sets between the stones and Lake Como

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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

Infopoint Bellano

Come to the Bellano Infopoint to find out more about "The Land of Artists"
  • Infopoint
Infopoint Bellano
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

Infopoint Varenna

  • Infopoint
Infopoint Varenna
4.39 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

Events

San Nicolao arte contemporanea e museo di Giancarlo Vitali

Bellano Arte Cultura
Bellano
25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
San Nicolao arte contemporanea e museo di Giancarlo Vitali
475 mt

Arte e natura

Bellano
Bellano, 23822, Lc
25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Arte e natura
475 mt

Marina Apollonio Uroboro

Museo Giancarlo Vitali
Bellano, 23822, Lc
10/07/2025 - 26/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Marina Apollonio Uroboro
475 mt

Il mondo in una stanza, a casa di Emily Dickinson

Cinema di Bellano
Via Roma, 3, Bellano, 23822
25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Il mondo in una stanza, a casa di Emily Dickinson
520 mt

2100, l'Asia, laboratorio del futuro

Cinema di Bellano
Via Roma, 3, Bellano, 23822
25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
2100, l'Asia, laboratorio del futuro
520 mt

L'arte di dirigere un museo

Cinema di Bellano
cinema di Bellano, via Roma, 3, Bellano, Lc, 23822
22/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
L'arte di dirigere un museo
520 mt

Arte locale

Sala Civica
Via Marinai d'Italia, Bellano, 23822
11/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
Arte locale
784 mt

Degustando Dervio 2025

Dervio, vie varie del centro
Dervio, Lc, 23824
25/10/2025
  • Food & Wine
Degustando Dervio 2025
2.59 km

Halloween party Dervio

Piazza del Municipio, 23824, Dervio, LC
31/10/2025
  • School
Halloween party Dervio
2.59 km

Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path

Stazione Ferroviaria
Via alla Stazione, 1, Varenna, 23829
29/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Varenna to Bellano: hike the Wayfarer's path
3.8 km

Halloween al castello

Castello di Vezio
Vezio di Perledo, Lc, 23828
01/11/2025 - 02/11/2025
Halloween al castello
4.24 km

Oltre l'obiettivo

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Piazza San Giorgio, 25, Varenna, 23829
10/10/2025 - 25/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Oltre l'obiettivo
4.37 km

Salotto Ghislanzoni. Musica e poesia all'epoca della scapigliatura 8 novembre

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
08/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
Salotto Ghislanzoni. Musica e poesia all'epoca della scapigliatura 8 novembre
4.41 km

Villeggiatura sull'acqua

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829, LC
23/10/2025 - 23/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villeggiatura sull'acqua
4.41 km

Villa Cipressi Christmas market

Villa Cipressi
Via IV Novembre, 22, Varenna, Lc, 23829
01/11/2025 - 06/01/2026
Villa Cipressi Christmas market
4.42 km

Mercatino del venerdì

Lungolago di Menaggio
Viale Benedetto Castelli, 22017, Menaggio (CO)
29/08/2025 - 31/10/2025
  • Lifestyle
Mercatino  estivo
5.35 km

Sfilata per le vie del paese

Ritrovo parco delle chiuse.
Casargo, Lc, 23831
31/10/2025
Sfilata per le vie del paese
6.7 km

Sabbia su Tela

Piazza della Chiesa
Piazza della Chiesa, 22021, Bellagio (CO)
06/09/2025 - 27/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Sabbia su Tela
7.28 km

Ritratto di famiglia. I Bisi, una dinastia di artisti nella Lombardia romantica tra Manzoni, Hayez e la principessa Belgiojoso.

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
20/09/2025 - 08/12/2025
  • Art & Culture
Mostra Bisi
8.76 km

Villa Carlotta Slow...

Villa Carlotta
Via Statale 5605, 22016, Tremezzina (CO)
02/11/2025
  • Art & Culture
Villa Carlotta Slow
8.76 km

Activities

VARENNA AND ITS HAMLETS and olive oil tasting

  • Active & Green
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

  • Lakes
Paragling Tandem on Lake Como with Flylibell
6.41 km

Let's taste Como Lake

  • Leonardo
Let's taste Como Lake
6.51 km

E-bike Tour with Lunch in Valsolda, Lake Lugano

  • Cycle Tourism
E-bike Tour with Lunch in Valsolda, Lake Lugano
7.17 km

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

  • Cycle Tourism
Tour Menaggio's Most Magical Lake Views in E-bike
7.17 km

E-bike Tour of Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life

  • Cycle Tourism
E-bike Tour of Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life
7.17 km

E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages with a Local Touch

  • Cycle Tourism
E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages with a Local Touch
7.17 km

Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi

  • Lakes
Cooking class with Chef Alessandro Redolfi
7.33 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
7.35 km

PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE
7.37 km

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
7.37 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
7.37 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

WEDDING PROPOSAL
7.37 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
7.37 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

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

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
7.37 km

Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada

  • Lakes
Photographic experiences with Giulia Caminada
7.37 km

Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.

  • Lakes
Luxury car transfer from Milanto Bellagio Lake Como.
7.53 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 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 PANORAMIC

BELLANO
CAV PANORAMIC
382 mt

LT MISSULTIN di Giampaolo Greselin

Bellano
LT MISSULTIN di Giampaolo Greselin
387 mt

LT BELLANO HOLIDAYS di Federico Pirola

Bellano
LT BELLANO HOLIDAYS di Federico Pirola
420 mt

LT CASA NELLA CORTE

BELLANO
LT CASA NELLA CORTE
432 mt

CAV APPARTAMENTO 3 MIKA di Ines Protti

BELLANO
CAV APPARTAMENTO 3  MIKA di Ines Protti
432 mt

CAV A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM - VARENNA HOLIDAYS

BELLANO
CAV A NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM - VARENNA HOLIDAYS
437 mt

CAV PATTY & BLETO'S HOUSE - ARCO

Bellano
CAV PATTY & BLETO'S HOUSE - ARCO
448 mt

CAV DANIEL HOUSE di MATTEO RIZZETTO

BELLANO
CAV DANIEL HOUSE di MATTEO RIZZETTO
457 mt