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Claino - The "painted village of Ceresio"

Where
centro di Claino con Osteno (CO)

 

The last stop on our tour among the villages of Lake Lugano, Claino is one of the most interesting hamlets from a historical and artistic point of view.

 

With its mediaeval remains, Renaissance graffiti and more than 40 murals colouring the houses in the centre, it has earned the nickname of "Borgo Dipinto del Ceresio" (Painted Village of Ceresio).     The Oratory of Santa Giulia, a small 17th century church that can be reached after a 45-minute walk, is also worth a visit: your efforts will be rewarded with a spectacular view of the lake. Just a few minutes from Claino con Osteno, on the eastern side of the Ceresio, are the Rescia Caves, a circular route consisting of seven interconnected caves inside a wood, with a geological age of 80 million years.  You can enjoy this unexpected spot with a guide or on your own, venturing with torch in hand through gorges, waterfalls, and mineral aggregates similar to coral reefs.     

(Ph: clainoconostenoturismo.it)
Take me here: Claino - The "painted village of Ceresio"

Places

Caves, Speleo Activities and Orrido

  • Active & Green
Caves, Speleo Activities and Orrido
1.39 km

Porlezza, lago di Piano

  • Lakes
Porlezza, lago di Piano
3.82 km

San Mamete - The village on the water

  • Villages
San Mamete - The village on the water
3.87 km

The bridle path to Erbonne

  • Active & Green
The bridle path to Erbonne
4.35 km

Villa Fogazzaro Roi

The villa’s original furnishing has been maintained alongside a reconstruction of the author’s study in the Alcove room
  • Art & Culture
Villa Fogazzaro Roi
5.02 km

Trip with views over Lake Como

  • Active & Green
Ph: I Mille
5.84 km

Lanzo - Sighignola

  • Active & Green
Lanzo - Sighignola
6.11 km

Following the trenches on Monte Generoso

  • Active & Green
Following the trenches on Monte Generoso
7.27 km

Sacro Monte di Ossuccio

One of the nine pre-alpine Sacred Mountains, UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a privileged place for reflection and spirituality
  • Unesco Sites
Sacro Monte di Ossuccio, Churches of Como
7.27 km

Argegno

A village of Roman origins that, since ancient times, has been a fortified center inserted in a vast defensive system
  • Villages
Village of Argegno
7.33 km

Comacina Island and the Antiquarium Museum

  • Art & Culture
isola comacina lake como
7.49 km

Village of ossuccio

On the shores of Lake Como, where its pastel houses are reflected on the water, is known for its UNESCO heritage: the Sacro Monte
  • Villages
Village of Ossuccio
7.7 km

Complex of saints faustino and giovita

  • Religious Tourism
Complex of Saints Faustino and Giovita
7.8 km

Belfry of Santa Maria Maddalena

  • Art & Culture
(Ph: I Mille)
7.85 km

Comacina island antiquarium museum

  • Art & Culture
Comacina Island Antiquarium Museum
7.92 km

The Magnolia of Azzano

A huge bell of leaves and flowers is the undisputed star of a village suspended between lake and mountain.
  • Active & Green
The Magnolia of Azzano
9.17 km

The Rogolone and the Rogolino

  • Active & Green
The Rogolone and the Rogolino
9.31 km

Menaggio e Cadenabbia Golf Club

  • Golf
Menaggio Cadenabbia Golf Club, Grandola e Uniti (CO)
9.41 km

Villa del Balbianello

The Villa del Balbianello, in the province of Como, looks like a real jewel, known for the magnificence of the structure
  • Lakes
Villa del Balbianello
9.48 km

Carnevale of Schignano

The historic event with ancient origins in Lake Como Valleys
  • Art & Culture
schignano maschera
9.54 km

Events

Alessandro Martire Outdoor Mountain Concert

Pian d'Orano
Loc. Lanzo, 22024, Alta Valle Intelvi (CO)
21/07/2025
  • Music and show
Alessandro Martire Outdoor Mountain Concert
6.21 km

Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
12/07/2025
  • Music and show
Omaggio a Ornella Vanoni... in Jazz
14.62 km

Aspettando Ferragosto

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
14/07/2025
  • Music and show
Aspettando Ferragosto
14.62 km

Abba Fever

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
18/07/2025
  • Music and show
Abba Fever
14.62 km

Concerto da camera IV

Chiesa di San Giorgio
Varenna, piazza San Giorgio, 23829
20/07/2025
  • Music and show
Concerto da camera IV
14.62 km

Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
25/07/2025
  • Music and show
Stefano di Battista, Jazz Quartet
14.62 km

Cinatra. La strada delle stelle

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
30/07/2025
  • Music and show
Cinatra. La strada delle stelle
14.62 km

O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
02/08/2025
  • Music and show
O.I.& B., Zucchero Tribute Band
14.62 km

Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
11/08/2025
  • Music and show
Gran Galà Lirico Sinfonico
14.62 km

Mercury Legacy

Piazza San Giorgio, Varenna, 23829
29/08/2025
  • Music and show
Mercury Legacy
14.62 km

Festa del lago al 50%

Giardini di Olivedo
05/07/2025
  • Food & Wine
Festa del lago al 50%
14.66 km

Oscar Movie Ensemble

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
06/08/2025
  • Music and show
Oscar Movie Ensemble
14.71 km

Milano Virtuosa

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
07/08/2025
  • Music and show
Milano Virtuosa
14.71 km

Luca Stocco e Elena Piva

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
08/08/2025
  • Music and show
Luca Stocco e Elena Piva
14.71 km

Sea Quartet

Chiesa di Santa Marta
Contrada della Filanda, 25, Varenna, 23829
27/09/2025
  • Music and show
Sea Quartet
14.71 km

Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
06/07/2025
  • Music and show
Uto Ughi e Bruno Canino
14.73 km

Cuartet Ellington: The Duke

Villa Cipressi
Via 4 Novembre, 22, Varenna, 23829
05/08/2025
  • Music and show
Cuartet Ellington: The Duke
14.73 km

Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero

Villa Monastero
Viale Polvani, 4, Varenna, 23829
20/06/2025 - 10/10/2025
  • Art & Culture
Ken Scott: moda e fiori a Villa Monastero
14.8 km

Velocità e visione: la vita di Giulio Cesare Carcano tra barche e motori

Viale dei giardini
Viale dei Giardini, Mandello del Lario, Lc, 23826
13/06/2025 - 14/09/2025
  • Art & Culture
Velocità e visione: la vita di Giulio Cesare Carcano tra barche e motori
14.88 km

Activities

VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND SACRO MONTE IN OSSUCCIO along the Greenway

  • Active & Green
VILLA DEL BALBIANELLO AND SACRO MONTE IN OSSUCCIO along the Greenway
9.47 km

E-bike Tour with Lunch in Valsolda, Lake Lugano

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

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

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

E-bike Tour of Three Lakes and Idyllic Mountain Life

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

E-bike Classic Lake Como Villages with a Local Touch

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

Table Reservation - Lake Fish Tasting menu

Table Reservation - Lake Fish Tasting menu
12.16 km

Nenè Cooking Experience

  • Lakes
Nenè Cooking Experience
12.2 km

E-bike tours

  • Lakes
E-bike tours
12.92 km

Hike Tours

  • Lakes
Hike Tours
12.92 km

Group (bike) tours

  • Lakes
Group (bike) tours
12.92 km

Cooking Class - Shared

  • Lakes
Cooking Class - Shared
12.93 km

Bellagio, the pearl of lake Como

  • Lakes
Bellagio, the pearl of lake Como
13.01 km

Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide

  • Lakes
Bellagio Travel Guide: the complete guide
13.02 km

PHOTO SHOOT ON A BOAT ON THE LAKE EXPERIENCE

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

PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE

  • Lakes
PHOTO SHOOT IN THE LAKE VILLAS EXPERIENCE
13.02 km

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE

  • Lakes
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ON THE LAKE
13.02 km

WEDDING PROPOSAL

  • Lakes
WEDDING PROPOSAL
13.02 km

POLAROID ON LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
POLAROID ON LAKE COMO
13.02 km

PHOTOGRAPHS AT SUNRISE OR SUNSET ON LAKE COMO

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

MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO

  • Lakes
MATERNITY PHOTOS IN THE WONDERFUL SETTING OF LAKE COMO
13.02 km

Where to sleep

VILLA ELENA DI DAINELLI MAURO

Claino con Osteno
VILLA ELENA DI DAINELLI MAURO
578 mt

CASA GIALLA di Bischof Lucia Christa

CLAINO CON OSTENO
CASA GIALLA di Bischof Lucia Christa
864 mt

LAILA'S ROOM di Cesareo Laila

PONNA
LAILA'S ROOM di Cesareo Laila
1.74 km

CAMP. GROTTE DI RESCIA

Claino con Osteno
CAMP. GROTTE DI RESCIA
1.83 km

C.A.V. RESIDENZA LAGO DI LUGANO - DEPENDENCE DEL PARCO

Porlezza
C.A.V.  RESIDENZA LAGO DI LUGANO - DEPENDENCE DEL PARCO
2.68 km

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA di Molatore Carlo

VALSOLDA
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA di Molatore Carlo
2.79 km

NATIONAL

Zelbio
NATIONAL
2.8 km

CASAMIA JULIETTE di Nencioni sara

Valsolda
CASAMIA JULIETTE di Nencioni sara
2.9 km

CAMPING DARNA S.R.L.

Porlezza
CAMPING DARNA S.R.L.
3.35 km

RENATO E MARTA SRL (709)

PORLEZZA
RENATO E MARTA SRL (709)
3.74 km

HOTEL EUROPA

Porlezza
HOTEL EUROPA
3.74 km

STELLA D'ITALIA

Valsolda
STELLA D'ITALIA
3.8 km

CASA VACANZA DI LAURA LEONI

Porlezza
CASA VACANZA DI LAURA LEONI
3.82 km

LA TORRE DI PORLEZZA DI CASARINI LIBERO

PORLEZZA
LA TORRE DI PORLEZZA DI CASARINI LIBERO
3.88 km

VILLA IL MAIALE BIANCO di Danser Wietske Pauline (701)

Centro Valle intelvi
VILLA IL MAIALE BIANCO di Danser Wietske Pauline (701)
3.92 km

CAMP. INTERNATIONAL SPORT

Porlezza
CAMP. INTERNATIONAL SPORT
3.93 km

LOCAZIONE TURISTICA di PALERMO FRANCESCO

Porlezza
LOCAZIONE TURISTICA di PALERMO FRANCESCO
3.93 km

B&B SAN GIORGIO di Orlandini Silvia

ALTA VALLE INTELVI
B&B SAN GIORGIO di Orlandini Silvia
3.95 km

CRIS HOUSE di Manzolini Aldo

PORLEZZA
CRIS HOUSE di Manzolini Aldo
3.98 km

CASA MARCHESI SNC DI R. MARCHESI E C

Pellio Intelvi
CASA MARCHESI SNC DI R. MARCHESI E C
4.03 km