Laglio, Lake Como: A Quiet Ribbon of Villas and Stone
Quiet architecture, villa landscapes and travellers happy with a slow village walk rather than a list of attractions.
-
-
Gera Lario, Lake Como: Where the Lake Meets the River Plain
Sailing, birdwatching, cycling and travellers who enjoy the spacious landscape of the upper lake.
-
Cremia, Lake Como: A Beach Beneath Monte Bregagno
Swimming, watersports, mountain walks and a quiet upper-lake base.
-
Careno, Lake Como: The Stone Stairway Village
Medieval atmosphere, steep village lanes and travellers looking for a genuine hidden corner.
-
Campo di Lenno, Lake Como: The Hamlet Beside Balbianello
A quiet approach to Balbianello, gentle waterfront walking and travellers interested in the landscape around the villa rather than only its interiors.
-
Brunate, Lake Como: The Balcony Above Como
Panoramic views, a short car-free excursion from Como and travellers who enjoy gentle hill walking.
-
Acquaseria, Lake Como: A Quiet Shore Beneath San Siro
Travellers who prefer a quiet base, simple lake access and one of the western shore’s less-visited corners.
-
Pianello del Lario, Lake Como: The Village of the Boat Museum
Pianello del Lario on Lake Como’s upper shore is home to the Museo della Barca Lariana, a remarkable collection of traditional Lake Como boats and craft.
-
Musso, Lake Como: The Village Beneath the Pirate’s Rock
Musso on Lake Como’s upper western shore sits beneath the Sasso di Musso — a white crag crowned by the ruins of the castle from which a 16th-century warlord ruled.
-
Valmadrera, Lake Como: A Town Between the Water and the Peaks
Valmadrera sits at the southern end of Lake Como’s Lecco arm — a quiet lakefront beneath the Corno Birone, and a gateway to walks in the surrounding peaks.
