Ristorante Alle Darsene di Loppia

Varenna is the perfect spot to stay in while exploring Lake Como, Italy. It is easy to reach by train, has an active port for ferries as well as private boat tours, great food, and amazing sites to see.

Lake Como has long been an enchanting retreat full of natural and architectural beauty. This curated collection of handpicked recommendations is for the traveler who wants to experience the glamorous allure and authentic charm of Lake Como. Perfect for a couple’s trip or special occasion. Unlock for access to: 🛌 Places to stay (luxury and boutique hotels, airbnbs) 🍽 Places to eat + drink (casual and elevated dining) 🌸 Things to do (charming towns, historic villas and gardens, boat tours, scenic pathways) 🚤 Essential transportation tips Each recommendation includes a description with detailed insights. Check the guide or use the interactive map to look through the options and make plans. It’s mobile-friendly and easy to use on the go. This is a living guide - you will receive future updates including new places and deeper insights without paying more later!

Many destinations have been in 🐆 fashion and then out over the years but Milan and Lake Como are constant in their splendor. This is a living guide to the very best places to eat and drink when in the area. Everybody has their favorite of the 30-plus towns and hamlets, all linked by the scenic Antica Strada Regina. To truly understand the local saying, 🚤 ‘the lake should be seen from the lake’, meander through its least explored corners towards the only island, Comacina (where spectacular firework displays mark the feast of San Giovanni in June); or hop over to the ‘pearl of the lake’, Bellagio, on the tip of the cape where the lake splits into two legs. My recommendations cover the entire lake Como district - the Alps ever-present, vast and dreamy, climate never too hot, never too cold - and Milan capital of fashion and design setting new trends for Italy and beyond. Tips include dishes to order, background about the place, and some personal anecdotes to give extra color to each destination! NB: As I travel back to the region I will continue to update this list. If you purchase today, you will receive all future updates.