Lake Como Holidays

Where is Lake Como?
In the far northwest of Italy in the Lombardy region, Lake Como sits very close to the Southern Alps and the border of Switzerland. It’s the third largest lake in Italy, and one of the deepest in Europe. There are dozens of towns and villages dotted around the lake’s shores – the most famous is Bellagio, known as the Pearl of Lake Como. 

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Where to go
There are the magical views of the Grigne mountains, Villa Carlotta’s spellbinding Italianate gardens and some of the prettiest streets in all of the Italian Lakes in the exclusive towns of Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo and Varenna. Shop along Via Giuseppe Garibaldi, visit the 11th-Century Romanesque Basilica of San Giacomo and take time to stroll through Villa Melzi’s breathtaking park.

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Natural Lake Como
Pescallo in Bellagio is the perfect spot for kayaking and waterskiing, and Lido di Cernobbio is a great place to while away the day at the beach club or in the elegant pool. For a different perspective of Lake Como, take the the funicular up to Brunate for panoramic views over the Alps, the historic centre and Brianza plain. Take a speedboat to Isola Comacina to dine in the middle of Lake Como on a beautiful wooded island or tour the dungeons and 12th-Century Castello di Vezio.

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Culture
History and design buffs will love Il Duomo di Como Gothic cathedral filled with art, frescoes, tapestries and sculptures – the cathedral took hundreds of years to build and is an intriguing blend of architectural styles. We also love San Fedele church for its dazzling stained glass and intricate frescoes. Take a boat trip around the shores of exclusive villas and celebrity homes and find a pretty pebbled inlet to sunbathe. Visit the fairytale Villa of del Balbianello to see the beauty captured in films such as Casino Royale and Star Wars.

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Getting around
Speedboat, yacht, ferry… the best way to see Lake Como is to take to the waters. Once you've arrived at each charming town or village, it's easy to walk around.

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Food and drink
Lavarello lake fish, tender cutlets of lamb and osso buco – you’ll be lavished with decadent regional Lombardy offerings everywhere you go. There’s an enchanting lakeside café culture under chic umbrellas with an aperitivo or coffee, gelato flavours in every colour, and plenty of pizza and fresh pasta to keep the kids happy. Experience opulent dining in magnificent villas under renowned chefs, rustic trattorias with flavoursome wild game and bold reds on the menu, and stylish hillside restaurants perched in the perfect spot for panoramic lake views.

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