Which is better to visit Varenna or Bellagio?

Bellagio is more scenic than Varenna as Bellagio is located at the juxtaposition of Lake Como i.e. where the lake forks in two. You can always visit Varenna by ferry as it is only 15 minutes away.



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Varenna should definitely be on your Lake Como itinerary, no matter how much time you have in the area! Good to know: Varenna is not just beautiful, but it's also extremely easy to visit. You can get here by car, by direct train from Milan, or by a short ferry ride from Bellagio.

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The western shore of Italy's most celebrated and arguably most beautiful lake, is generally considered the superior one.

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In Varenna, you need to get a ferry to Bellagio. The ferry station is a 10-minute walk downhill, or you can find a local taxi. Ferries depart frequently from Varenna to Bellagio in spring/summer (less frequently in fall/winter). Read more about ferries below.

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If you want any kind of night life at all, stay in Como. There's more opportunity for hiking near Varenna, and that's the more scenic part of the lake, but you can get there by boat. Touristy doesn't begin to describe Bellagio and Varenna. If you want any kind of night life at all, stay in Como.

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The ferry from Bellagio to Varenna takes 15 min including transfers and departs every three hours.

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The best towns where to stay in Lake Como
  • Como. We can't help but start with Como, the most visited and one of the best towns where to stay in Lake Como. ...
  • Cernobbio. You can find Cernobbio a bit further from the frenetic center of Como but still near to the main facilities and attractions. ...
  • Tremezzo. ...
  • Bellagio. ...
  • Varenna.


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Lake Como, Italy: Exploring the 10 Most Scenic Spots Of The Italian Lake District
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  • 4 Villa Del Balbianello. Unsplash. ...
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  • 6 Monte San Primo. Unsplash. ...
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  • 8 Villa Monastero. Unsplash. ...
  • 9 Pigra. Pixabay. Views of Lake Como. ...
  • 10 The Castello Baradello. Pixabay. Panoramic views of Como. ...


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Varenna is a beautiful, unpretentious village facing Bellagio, and thus also perfectly located for exploring Lake Como. Furthermore, it has excellent connections with Milan, with direct trains to Milan Central Station.

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The suggestive lakeside promenade of Varenna, built between the rock and the water on the right of the wharf, is called the lovers' promenade: it is a short pedestrian path that leads from the wharf of Varenna to the centre of the village; a footbridge of a few hundred metres jutting out onto the water from which it is ...

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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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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 Monastero (Varenna) Once a Cistercian monastery, the heavenly Villa Monastero and its stunning botanical gardens are the stuff of Instagram dreams. Extending for over 1km, the manicured gardens are filled with sculptures, waterfalls and porticoes – the perfect backdrop for selfies and candids.

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