What should I pack for Lake Como Italy?

Like many cities in Europe, the streets can be uneven. I recommend flat sandals or block heels. For a September trip, summer dresses are perfect – but be sure to pack a cardigan as evening on the lake get very chilly. I also recommend a travel umbrella like this one, on the off chance it rains.



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Perfect Pairings: Lake Como & Portofino. Dive into the abundant beauty of Lake Como and Portofino on this breathtaking tour of Italy. Combining the tranquillity of Lake Como with the glitz and glamour of Portofino, this idyllic break takes you to new levels of R&R.

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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. The territory is characterized as having a subcontinental climate, with cold winters and muggy summers; humidity is particularly high throughout the whole year.

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Jeans are perfectly acceptable in Milan for a casual look, but to make it a bit more refined, opt for non-ripped versions. Pair your jeans with an over-sized blazer or leather jacket to get that effortlessly chic look.

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As much of Lake Como's culture and activities are focused on the water, so is the cuisine. Fish is a staple of the area with the most popular fish considered to be lavarello, but other often consumed fish include shad, perch, pike fillets, maltagliati, tench, and eel.

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A few pieces of tissue… that can double as toilet paper You don't really need to bring this from home, of course — Italy does have toilet paper! — but it's a smart thing for ladies, particularly, to throw in their purses before leaving the hotel in the morning.

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Como is a gathered sweetheart bodice with a fit and flare skirt in a stretch crepe.

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Tipping is not required, but if you leave a tip will mean that you are happy with the food and the service, and the staff will be rewarded and will remember you.

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Smart, shirt and trousers (definitely not shorts) for dinner. No dress code for breakfast.

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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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Many think that Lake Como is a good stop for a couple of nights and then they should move on but they are mistaken. 2-3 days are not enough to explore Lake Como and its surroundings! Lake Como is the perfect location for a longer stay ? even a week or more ? in Northern Italy.

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The wettest month is June with an average of 134mm of rain..

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Jeans and sneakers can be part of a smart casual look but the items in question must be polished. The balancing of the casual with a polished look is why smart casual is so very difficult. For example, the sneakers you were as part of a smart casual outfit aren't the same sneakers you wear for a pickup game.

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According to Debretts, jeans can be smart casual, but only on the condition that the event or place you're heading to is a more laid back one.

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