Qué comer en el lago de Como: missoltini, polenta y pescado de lago
The complete Lake Como food guide: missoltini, perch risotto, polenta uncia, pizzoccheri, the alpine cheeses and Valtellina wines, and where each dish is done best.
El Blog del Lago de Como
Everything below is organised the way people actually plan a trip here: start with the essentials, pick what interests you, then browse the villages or dig into the latest articles further down.
Start planning Lake Como
The essentials, in the order most first-time visitors need them.
- Guía de Viaje del Lago de ComoWhere to start if this is your first trip.
- Ferry GuideTimetables, routes and how tickets actually work.
- From Milan & AirportsMalpensa, Linate and Bergamo to the lake.
- Where to StayWhich town to base yourself in, and why.
- Best Time to VisitSeason by season, what to expect.
- Parking GuideDriving in, ZTLs and where to leave the car.
Choose what interests you
Jump straight to the kind of trip you’re planning.
- Villages & TownsAll 50, mapped and filterable.
- Villas & LandmarksThe grand houses and gardens worth the detour.
- Walking & HikingTrails, viewpoints and how strenuous they really are.
- FamiliesFerries, strollers, heat and what actually works with kids.
- Solo TravelIndependent planning without overplanning.
- Rainy-Day PlanningA practical backup plan when the weather turns.
- Film LocationsStar Wars, Casino Royale and other screen sites.
- Culture & FoodHistory, tradition and the character behind the postcard.
Explore the villages
A small selection to start with — the full map covers all 50.
- ComoFirst-time visitors and day-trippers from Milan wanting a city base with shops, restaurants and transport.
- CernobbioVilla and garden lovers after old-world glamour on the western shore, without the crowds.
- VarennaCouples and garden lovers wanting a calmer base than Bellagio once the day boats leave.
- NessoPhotographers and walkers hunting the quieter, dramatic side of the eastern shore.
- GravedonaRomanesque architecture and open-water swimming on the upper lake, without the crowds.
- LeccoA genuine Italian city over a resort — literature, mountains and lower prices.
Practical planning
Transport, timing and getting around without stress.
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El lago de Como en otoño e invierno: qué permanece abierto, mes a mes
What is open on Lake Como from October to March: villa closing dates, the winter ferry timetable, which villages stay alive, Christmas in Como and a three-day winter plan.
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Itinerario del lago de Como: 1, 2, 3 y 5 días, planificados en ferry
Four ready-to-use Lake Como itineraries for 1, 2, 3 and 5 days, built around real ferry legs, villa opening days and where to sleep, with a rainy-day swap for every day.
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Lake Como Villages: Map & Guide to Every Town and Hamlet
Explore every village and hamlet on Lake Como with an interactive map and filterable guide — organized by shore, transport access, and what each place is best for.
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Vercana, Lago de Como: el pueblo en terrazas sobre Domaso
Vistas panorámicas, ambiente tranquilo de ladera y senderistas que exploran más allá del paseo marítimo.
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Vassena, lago de Como: el corazón portuario de Oliveto Lario
Un puerto tranquilo, paisajes de olivos y una base poco visitada en el brazo de Lecco.
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Tavernola, lago de Como: el primer pueblo más allá de Como
Conexiones de transporte, aficionados a los barcos y viajeros alojados entre Como y Cernobbio.
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Sorico, lago de Como: donde el lago se abre hacia los Alpes
Observación de aves, rutas naturales fáciles y viajeros curiosos por la transición del lago a los Alpes.
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Piona, lago de Como: la península de la abadía del Alto Lago
Arquitectura románica, paisajes tranquilos y medio día de reflexión en el Alto Lago.
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Perledo, lago de Como: los pueblos de las colinas sobre Varenna
Senderismo, vistas desde las colinas y viajeros que quieren ir más allá del paseo de Varenna.
