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Which is bigger Menaggio or Bellagio?

Bellagio and Varenna are also great choices and are larger than Menaggio.



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Menaggio is definitely worth a visit! Like other popular Lake Como's towns, it has beaches, places to hike and typical restaurants that will make your trip unique. The boat service will easily take you to Bellagio and Varenna in 15-30 minutes, and you can also get to Tremezzina by C10 bus in 10 minutes.

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Lake Como's largest town, Como sits at the southern tip of the lake. There is plenty to see and do in the town. It offers some great shops (including plenty of designer brands) along with beautiful churches, gardens and museums.

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These are the most beautiful towns in Lake Como:
  1. Varenna. While most guides would probably start with another town as #1, I think that Varenna deserves the first spot. ...
  2. Bellagio. ...
  3. Como. ...
  4. Tremezzo. ...
  5. Lenno. ...
  6. Menaggio. ...
  7. Lecco. ...
  8. Cernobbio.


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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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Varenna is smaller and quieter, with a higher ratio of visitors to locals (which can sometimes make it harder to avoid the tourist trappings). It is more picturesque, but the hillside would probably be slightly harder to navigate if your in-laws have any mobility issues.

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Como could be a great option for people flying into Milan or wanting a larger town with more options and nightlife. Bellagio and Varenna are also great choices and are larger than Menaggio. I found Menaggio to have better prices and a more local feel. The views from this side of the lake are also spectacular.

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Menaggio is where to stay in Lake Como Italy if you only have a few days to explore the area because it's well connected to transport. Located on the western shore of the lake, the ancient town is close to the famous Villa Carlotta.

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The most famous street in Bellagio is Salita Serbelloni. Once you climb all the way to the top, turn around, and you'll see the most famous postcard-view of Bellagio (see the featured image at the top of this article). Also, don't miss Chiesa San Giacomo.

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A-listers flock to Lake Como's art nouveau-style Grand Hotel Tremezzo, which has been a long-time favourite of George's – and now of Amal too, it seems. The couple have previously been spotted arriving by boat with family and friends to the hotel's elegant waterside La Terrazza Gualtiero Marchesi restaurant.

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Lake Como is a little more elegant and expensive While accommodation and meals at either lake is pricey, particularly in the high season, Lake Como also tends to be a little bit more expensive, too.

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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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There are many celebrities and famous people that own villas here at Lake Como, the most famous is without a doubt the villa of George Clooney. Other celebrities that own property on Lake Como include Julia Roberts, David Beckham, Richard Branson, and Catherine Zeta-Jones.

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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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However, for most itineraries, 2 days in Lake Como is a sufficient amount of time. You can also take a day trip to Lake Como from Milan, but I personally recommend staying in the region if possible. The lake is beautiful to see overnight.

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