Which is the beautiful town near Lake Como?

Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio.



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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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10 Must-Visit Small Towns Around Lake Como
  • Bellagio.
  • Bellano.
  • Colico.
  • Como.
  • Griante.
  • Lecco.
  • Menaggio.
  • Nesso.


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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 main town of the group is Como which is located at the southern end of the lake. It is a more elegant resort than most and makes an excellent base for exploring the surrounding areas and towns.

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There are five official legs of the Sentiero del Viandante route: from Lecco to Abbadia, Abbadia to Lierna, Lierna to Varenna, Varenna to Dervio, and Dervio to Colico. Lecco is your starting point, the less glamorous city on the eastern point of Lake Como.

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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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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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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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Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio.

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Located in the middle of the eastern shore of Lake Como, Varenna is not just one of the easiest towns to get to, but it's also set in the most stunning landscape. Perched between steep hills and the lake, this colorful town is extremely picturesque.

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In addition to its famous choreographed water feature, the Bellagio attracts high-end boutique shoppers looking for a bit of Chanel, Louis Vuitton, Prada, or Gucci, and the casino of course also attracts plenty with its 5,600 square-foot BetMGM Sportsbook, and high table limit poker rooms.

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Varenna is better known for its museums, food, hiking, and impressive beauty, while Bellagio is more popular for its small town charm. Bellagio is more touristy than Varenna and is popular for its luxurious villas, stunning views, and charming boutique lined streets.

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Varenna is a comune on Lake Como in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres north of Milan and about 20 kilometres northwest of Lecco. Varenna was founded by local fishermen in AD 769 and was later allied with the commune of Milan.

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