Is it worth going to Varenna?

Is Varenna worth visiting? With a stunning lakeside location, a charming old town, beautiful villas with botanical gardens, and a medieval castle with jaw-dropping panoramic views, Varenna is one of the most beautiful and most picturesque towns of Lake Como. So yes, it's absolutely worth visiting.



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Stay in less-touristy towns and villages Argegno is a village on the western shores of the lake. It's a quiet place with only a few amenities, making it a great choice for those seeking a different side to Lake Como. Here, you can amble down the cobbled alleyways without bumping into big people left and right.

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Stay in less-touristy towns and villages Argegno is a village on the western shores of the lake. It's a quiet place with only a few amenities, making it a great choice for those seeking a different side to Lake Como. Here, you can amble down the cobbled alleyways without bumping into big people left and right.

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Villa del Balbianello in Lenno. Built by Cardinal Durini towards the end of the 18th century on the site of a Franciscan monastery, Villa del Balbianello is probably the most famous of all villas on the shores of Lake Como.

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The region of Lake Como includes three main districts: The first pool. It starts at cities on the eastern (Blevio do Torno) and western (Como do Lallo) coasts. It is the poshest place with the most expensive real estate in the Como area.

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Trip overview The average ferry between Varenna and Bellagio takes 20 min and the fastest ferry takes 8 min.

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Spend the afternoon exploring Varenna. Varenna is small town, even smaller than Bellagio, so you can walk through it in an hour, if you move fast. The harbor is very pretty and is lined with outdoor cafes and gelato shops. There are several small but crowded beaches located along Varenna's waterfront.

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The entire village of Varenna is a scenic spot to enjoy the views of Lake Como but if there's one place in Varenna that offers better views than any other, it's the Villa Monastero.

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Discovering Bellagio while walking Come and discover Bellagio on a panoramic walk through the noble villas and ancient hamlets. The 22 suburbs scattered over the vast area of land stretching from the lakeside (229m above sea level) to the top of Mt. San Primo (1,686m above sea level)…

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Many visitors question whether to visit Menaggio or Bellagio during their time in Lake Como. The obvious answer is if you have time, visit both. Bellagio is a much busier town during the day full of day-trippers (popular as it's a great option to add to most Italy itineraries). It quietens down at night time.

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As compared to Lake Como, Lake Garda is less refined, but in a mystifying and wild way that makes you feel like automatically relaxed amongst the hues of greens, blues and wooden accents. Even the towns and villages sprinkling the shoreline are far more subtle and more traditionally Italian than Lake Como.

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