Villa Lake Como: Things to do in Lake Como.

Things to do in Lake Como.

This page is a brief summary of the many things to do in Lake Como. Whether visiting in Summer or Winter, there is a wealth of activities and sights to see!

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Activities

Golf: The famous Mennagio golf course is a beautiful 18-hole golf course within 15 minutes drive of Villa Lake Como. The golf course is the second oldest golf course in Italy, having been foudned in 1906.
Hiking and Waterskiing: For as soon as one leaves the coast, particularly while on foot, one enters a more pristine, tranquil environment. The ancient villages that dot the mountainsides above the lake are a world away from the bustling shore. Hiking above Lake Como is a great way to experience the region, and this article describes a fine walk above the town of Menaggio. Another exciting way to see the lake is by waterski: few things match the thrill of whizzing by the lake's towns and villas on ski.
Windsurfing: Get up early and take a fast boat right to Dongo or Gravedona at the northern tip of the lake. The lake is at its best first thing in the morning many visitors never make it past the ‘Lario triangle’ in the center. If there is a wind get down to the windsurfing centre in Domaso – the northern tip of the lake is where all the windsurfing and kitesurfing is done.
Hiking Tours: Our special journey traverses three legendary lakes within Italy and Switzerland—Como, Lugano, and Orta. We hike trails through fragrant chestnut woodlands from one traditional lakeside village to another, passing slate-roofed hamlets, stone chapels, and lovely farmhouses.
Boat Rental: Boat rental near Bellagio.; Phone: +39 031 914621
Skiing: Many beautiful ski resorts in the Alps, both in Italy and Switzerland, are reachable from one to two hours drive.; The nearest ski-resort is Madesimo, and you can find lots of information on Madesimo here.

Eating and Shopping

Delicious Italy: A gastronomic tour of the region, full of Bite-sized portions of information for the independent visitor to Italy.
Wine Tours of Lake Como: If you will be visiting Lake Como or the surrounding area and are considering a private wine tour, than this excursion may be just right for you. We have designed these private, luxury tours for the leisurely gourmet traveller who is looking for a solid mix of food, wine and culture.
La Divina Commedia: Wine and Cheese Bar offering DOC wine and typical italian cheeses menu from 12.00 AM till 9.00 PM and from 9.00 PM till 2.00 AM as an American bar. Worth a visit as it's inspired by Dante Alighieri's poem "The Divine Comedy".
Armani Factory Store: Provinciale per Bregnano, 12, Vertemate, Italy; Tel: 0039-031-887-373; Classic Armani style minus the exorbitant price.
Emporio Lario 1898: Via Vittorio Veneto, 52, Cirimido, Italy; Now you don't have to pay the big bucks to wear your favorite designer footwear: Jill Sanders and Lario boots and shoes are sold at this outlet store at dramatically marked-down prices.

Sight-seeing

www.initaly.com: Tremezzo is another lovely lakeside town. There's a classic lakeside promenade, as well as many wonderful old villas (some of which have been converted to hotels), and it's from here you can take a car ferry over to Bellaggio and Varenna, on the opposite shore.
www.highonadventure.com: Our tour of the Italian Alps has taken us to one of the most scenic spots in all of Italy, Lake Como. Virgil once called it the "greatest lake." Just 25 miles north of Milan, charming towns ring its shores with elegant 16th to 19th century villas. Ferries carry passengers across its shimmering waters from town to town, while lovers steal kisses in the shadows. This is one of the most romantic places in Italy.
www.villacarlotta.it: House, staircases and garden in Italian style built by Marquis Clerici in the XVIII century, partially modified by Count Sommariva according to the Neoclassical style.
www.museosetacomo.com: The Silk Museum opened in 1990 to present a true account of the history of the silk industry in Como. It is a tangible sign of the continuity, from past to present, of an industry that operates an absolute world-wide monopoly.
www.castellodivezio.it: Among the thirteen villages belonging to Perledo’s municipality, the hamlet of Vezio is one of the most interesting under tourist and historical point of view. It is a small group of stony houses and it has about fifty inhabitants, that is twenty families. It has kept its ancient features, and it hides a very long past among the restored buildings in the center.
Villa Le Fontanelle - Gardens and Villa: Moltrasio, Italy; Tel: 031-511710; This magnificent villa, owned by the late designer Gianni Versace, is bordered by splendid park grounds, which are open to the public for a fee.
Piazza Cavour: Como, Italy; Begun in 1876, this scenic square features a monument called "Weaver," which commemorates the 25th anniversary of Rome as a capital of the state, plus other important structures including the Teatro Adriano and Chiesa Valdese, built in a curious mix of Romanesque-German and Byzantine-nouveau.