Is Lake Como fresh or salt water?

Located near Milan, the serene waters of the glacial Lake Como in Italy makes for the deepest freshwater lake in the country and has a distinctive shape resembling the stem of a catapult. The lake is surrounded by a number of resort villages that provide one with classy hotels and vistas.



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In general, with the exception of the Como area, swimming is possible in most of the lake. But be careful, because swimming in Lake Como is not without risk, mainly for two reasons: the water temperature is generally lower than that of the sea, and if you dive when it is very hot outside, your body may suffer.

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Oodles of A-listers, such as George Clooney, Madonna, Richard Branson, Sylvester Stallone, Gianni Versace, and soccer legend Ronaldinho, own or have owned villas around the shores of Lake Como.

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It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.

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If Lake Como is for relaxation plus some adventure, then the Amalfi Coast area is the opposite — plenty of adventure with the options of enjoying a beach day, should you chose.

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However, Como Lake's greatest water quality problem is excessive phosphorus, which has caused annual algal blooms and overgrowth that has further damaged the integrity of the lake.

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Lago di Molveno in Italy is not only one of the best lakes for swimming, it is also the cleanest lake of all. The water in this crystal clear lake comes directly from the Presena gletsjer and is wonderfully refreshing. It is not a coincidence that the Molveno lake is also called 'pearl of the Dolomites'.

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The best time to visit Lake Como and its surrounding areas would be from April to October, when the weather gets warm and mild.

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FREE ENTRY. It is a grassy beach that offers a magnificent view of Isola Comacina, the only island on Lake Como (that can be reached from the nearby pier). Access to the beach is free and it is possible to take a break, have lunch or an aperitif in the well-stocked bar and restaurant.

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Languages: Italian, but you'll find that the locals of popular destinations like Lake Como speak English quite well. Best way to get around: By boat. We recommend taking a boat ride (or two!) to take in everything this spectacular region has to offer.

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4. Brad Pitt's Villa Costanza. The villa owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is a perfect retreat for the couple. Its 18,000 square feet space including 15 rooms and 7 bathrooms is decked with the most luxurious articles.

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George Clooney's home, Villa L'Oleandra, in Laglio, Lake Como, Italy, April 5, 2023. Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.

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Our beautiful lake offers an enormous variety of fish such as shad ? the famous missultin, shad salted and then dried in the sun; delicious perch, whose fillet is served on risotto; lavaret, an icon of the lake, much appreciated for its delicate meat that is also suitable for preserving; and other like eel, chub and ...

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Lake Como has a large variety of fish species. Many are typical freshwater fish like trout and pike, while others are a little rarer, like bleak, chub, shad and perch.

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