Not sure what you can do and see once you get to Lake Como?
Here are a few ideas we have gathered for you, we have divided them by the main towns on the lake that you can easily visit by taking the ferry from Bellagio (where we recommend you stay, since it is the town where our wedding will be held).
Get inspired and raise the hype for this unforgettable stay!
We remind you that on Lake Como it is difficult to find taxis, be prepared to move on foot!
Your trip to Lake Como is incomplete without a visit to its Pearl: Bellagio, one of the most beautiful places in theregion of Lombardy, Italy. Bellagio is located halfway between the two southern most branches of the lake, and is famous worldwide for its beautiful villas overlooking the water (like Villa Serbelloni or Villa Melzi).
Via giuseppe garibaldi is populated by dozens of shops and boutiques .
These alleys are also full of shops and restaurants… and stairs, too! So wear a pair of comfortable shoes and get ready to do a lot of ups and downs.
In the town center, you can get to Piazza della Chiesa and admire the Basilica of San giacomo, a Romanesque church built between the 11th and 12th centuries.
Take Via Eugenio Vitali and, after a short walk, you will get to Punta Spartivento.
You will find yourself in the middle of the three branches of the lake, where locals’ boats are moored and where you have the chance to relax and take some amazing pictures.
Another great place to relax is Pescallo, an old fishing village located southeast of the promontory.
A stepped pathway, which starts from the town hall of Bellagio, will take you there in about 10 minutes. Pescallo is a very popular destination for sports, so don’t miss the chance to do some kayaking or water skiing!
Via Valassina, 33, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia
Via Eugenio Vitali, 19, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia
Via Paolo Carcano, 10/12, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia
Via Melzi d'Eril, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia
Via Teresio Olivelli, 1, 22021 Bellagio CO, Italia
Located on the Italian-Swiss border, the city of Como in Italy overlooks the southwest end of its lake and is surrounded by green ridge hills, resulting in unparalleled, natural scenery.
Your trip in Como can start from Piazza Vittoria, home of the monument to Giuseppe Garibaldi. Here, along the medieval walls that enclose the Como town center, one of the most typical things to see is the the outdoor market.
Visiting the Como Cathedral (Duomo di Como) is definitely one of the best things to do in Como, since the church is characterized by a set of styles ranging from Romanesque to gothic.
Visit Brunate, a town that overlooks Como from the top of a hill 715 meters (about 782 yards) high.
The Como–Brunate cable car will take you to Brunate in a few minutes. Once there, you can walk for approximately 35 minutes and reach the Volta Lighthouse (Faro Voltiano), a beautiful lighthouse that alternately emits green, white, and red lights (the Italian flag colors).
Whether you are visiting Lake Como for a day or staying longer, jump aboard a boat, relax and reach your favourite destination: Bellagio, Varenna, Como, or maybe one of the historical villas on the shores of the lake.
Boat tours are basically of two types: public or private. You can choose the experience you prefer based on your needs, especially the time and budget you have available.
Varenna is a picturesque and traditional village, locatedon the eastern shore of Lake Como, Italy. Varenna is an essential stop for anyone wishing to visitone of the most typical and quite towns of the lake.
If you don’t mind walking, you can follow the path along the Esino River and get to Castello di Vezio, an ancient medieval fortress overlooking Varenna.
The castle houses a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Lariosaurus – an extinct sea reptile from the Middle Triassic period, which gave birth to a legend similar to that of the Loch Ness monster – as well as a center for the training of birds of prey.
The Walk of Lovers is a short pedestrian path cantilevered over water in Varenna. It commences about 50m from Varenna Villa. It affords romantic views of Lake Como, the mountains, and the small village with its colourful houses.
The small alleys are full of steps, so it is best to wear a comfortable pair of shoes. If you have difficulty or cannot take the stairs, don’t worry: you can safely move along the streets surrounding the town and visit its most characteristic corners.
One of the most beautiful things to see in Varenna is Piazza San Giorgio, the town’s central square that houses the Church of San Giorgio. The church was built in the 14th century in a style somewhere between Romanesque and Gothic and houses numerous paintings from the late 15th and 16th centuries. As you look down, you can see the solid pavement, made entirely of traditional local black marble.
Menaggio is a picturesque town of ancient origins overlooking Lake Como. Menaggio is loved by tourists all over the world, especially because of its elegant lake promenade.