Lake Como : The Must
Lake Como : The Must
Büsra
The colourful flowers, the tranquility of the Lake, the majestic mountains, la dolce farniente, ... The beauty of Lake Como resides in all those details 🌼⛰️🍃.
I list here my list of "musts" that you can do at your own pace if you want to visit Lake Como and its surrounding villages.
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Lake Como : The Guide
Hey beautiful reader,
This list is a condensed version of my full guide on Lake Como that you can find here :
The guide is more detailed in terms of information, hotel recommendations and pictures 📸.
Here is a snapshot of what you can expect from this trip :
Must-see's
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Lenno
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Lenno is truly beautiful and it is a good way of visiting the other villages, while staying at a distance from the touristic places.
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Bellagio
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Bellagio is the "fancy" one with nice boutiques and expensive restaurants. Just like for the other villages, you will be blown by the many cute streets with a view on the Lake.
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Varenna
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In my mind, Varenna was the "must-see" one. It really has the "dolce farniente" kind of vibe.
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Menaggio
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Menaggio is the perfect village to kind of "sum up" the beauty of Como Lake through its tranquility.
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Must do's
Saint Mary Assunta Cathedral
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Faro Voltiano
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Villa del Balbianello
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The flowers, the cypress, the views on the lake, everything was picturesque.
The entrance fee to the garden is 12€ and it should take 1 our 2 hours of your day.
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Villa Melzi D'Eril
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Basilica of St. Giacomo
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Punta Spartivento
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One advice from me to you : when you get there, just slow down, sit on a bench in front of the water and relax. Meditate, read, discuss with your friend, loved-one or a complete stranger.
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Villa Monastero
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The garden of the Villa is wonderful. This beauty is really dazzling.
The entrance fee to the botanical garden is 10€ and 5€ if you are under 25.
You should count half a day to visit it.
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Castello di Vezio
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I would 100% recommend going there if you have the chance to. It was not busy at all and the castle offers stunning views on the lake and the mountains.
The entrance fee is 5€.
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Must-eat's
Bistrot Ristorante La Pasta
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One word : amazing ! We were so hungry and the pasta were so nice ! You should really try it out on your stay at Como.
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B-Lake Restaurant Bellagio
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Hidden in a narrow street of Bellagio, this restaurant seems like a real gem ! It is well-rated on Google and is worth a try.
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Bar Ristorante Vecchio Borgo
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The food was delicious (pizza and pasta), the service was nice and the atmosphere overall really gave the "Italian summer" vibe.
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Bar Il Molo
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The Bar Molo is located in front of the lake. There is a nice terrace and I think that it is a good place to drink something along the way.
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Hotel Royal Victoria, by R Collection Hotels
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The view was stunning, the food was great and the service was nice.
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Must-stay's
Hotel Quarcino
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Well-noted hotel, especially due to its closeness to the Lake (3 minutes by foot !)
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Hotel Lenno
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This is the best-rated hotel on Booking at (currently) the best fare. It also serves breakfast, which is always a good way of starting your day.
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ACQUATERRAFUOCO CITY APARTMENTS
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If you wish to be in an Airbnb rather than in a hotel, this studio really gives the "home away from home" vibe. It is cosy and clean :)
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Miralago B&B and Apartments
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Located in a cute area, this apartment is close to the centre and perfect for a short stay.
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This was "Lake Como : The Must"
If you want to see more, check out my full guide on Lake Como ☺️ !
Feel free to reach out for any questions or recommendations.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Büsra
Hi, I am Büsra, but most of my friends call me Büsh or Bubu 💁🏻♀️!
I love wandering around the cities, hiking in the mountains and swimming in the clearest waters. I chase the sun, the sunrises and the sunsets wherever I go 🌻🌞.
I can end travelling days with more than 20,000 steps and counting. Yes, I am the friend who will tell you "it's not that far, let's walk up there" . If this kinda feels like you, then my guides might interest you !
My guides are my travel diaries, my writings are based on my experience. I will share thoughts, pictures and notes along the way.
You can always reach out to me if you want to see anything specific here :) !
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