{"id":6345,"date":"2026-08-15T08:42:05","date_gmt":"2026-08-15T06:42:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/?p=6345"},"modified":"2026-08-15T20:10:32","modified_gmt":"2026-08-15T18:10:32","slug":"villages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/nl\/villages\/","title":{"rendered":"Lake Como Villages: Map &#038; Guide to Every Town and Hamlet"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!-- LCE Villages Hub \u2014 Task 1 build, draft for review. Self-contained component: HTML + CSS + JS. No paid map dependency (Leaflet + OpenStreetMap, free, attributed). Client-side filters only, canonical stays \/villages\/. -->\n<div class=\"lce-villages-hub\">\n<style>\n.lce-villages-hub { font-family: 'Lato', sans-serif; color: #1B3A4B; max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 1rem; }\n.lce-villages-hub h1, .lce-villages-hub h2, .lce-villages-hub h3 { font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif; color: #1B3A4B; }\n.lce-vh-intro { max-width: 780px; margin-bottom: 2rem; line-height: 1.6; }\n.lce-vh-map { height: 520px; width: 100%; border-radius: 4px; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; border: 1px solid #ddd; }\n.lce-vh-map-caption { font-size: 0.85rem; color: #6B7B8D; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n.lce-vh-filters { background: #F5F0EB; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; margin-bottom: 2rem; }\n.lce-vh-filters h2 { font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 0.75rem; }\n.lce-vh-filter-group { margin-bottom: 0.9rem; }\n.lce-vh-filter-group-label { font-weight: 700; font-size: 0.85rem; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.04em; color: #6B7B8D; display:block; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; }\n.lce-vh-filter-btn { display: inline-block; background: #fff; border: 1px solid #6B7B8D; color: #1B3A4B; border-radius: 999px; padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem; margin: 0 0.4rem 0.4rem 0; font-size: 0.85rem; cursor: pointer; }\n.lce-vh-filter-btn[aria-pressed=\"true\"] { background: #1B3A4B; color: #fff; border-color: #1B3A4B; }\n.lce-vh-filter-reset { background: none; border: none; color: #B8956A; text-decoration: underline; cursor: pointer; font-size: 0.85rem; padding: 0; }\n.lce-vh-count { font-size: 0.9rem; color: #6B7B8D; margin: 0.5rem 0 1.5rem; }\n.lce-vh-section h3 { border-bottom: 2px solid #B8956A; padding-bottom: 0.4rem; margin-top: 2rem; }\n.lce-vh-list { list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr)); gap: 1rem; }\n.lce-vh-list li { border: 1px solid #e6e2db; border-radius: 6px; padding: 0.9rem 1rem; }\n.lce-vh-list li.lce-vh-hidden { display: none; }\n.lce-vh-list a { font-weight: 700; color: #1B3A4B; text-decoration: none; font-size: 1.02rem; }\n.lce-vh-list a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }\n.lce-vh-parent { display: block; font-size: 0.78rem; color: #6B7B8D; font-style: italic; margin-top: 0.15rem; }\n.lce-vh-reason { margin: 0.5rem 0 0.35rem; font-size: 0.9rem; line-height: 1.4; }\n.lce-vh-badges { margin: 0; font-size: 0.78rem; color: #B8956A; }\n.lce-vh-planning { background: #1B3A4B; color: #fff; border-radius: 6px; padding: 1.5rem; margin: 3rem 0 2rem; }\n.lce-vh-planning h2 { color: #fff; margin-top: 0; }\n.lce-vh-planning ul { list-style: none; padding: 0; display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(220px, 1fr)); gap: 0.75rem; }\n.lce-vh-planning a { color: #fff; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.4); border-radius: 4px; padding: 0.6rem 0.9rem; display: block; text-decoration: none; }\n.lce-vh-planning a:hover { background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1); }\n.lce-vh-noresults { display:none; padding: 2rem; text-align:center; color: #6B7B8D; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"lce-vh-intro\">\n<h1>Lake Como Villages: Map &amp; Guide to Every Town and Hamlet<\/h1>\n<p>Lake Como is not one destination \u2014 it is a chain of cities, towns, municipalities, villages and hamlets strung along three branches of water. Some sit five minutes apart by ferry; others share a comune with a hamlet up the hill. This map and list help you choose where to go by location, by how you&#8217;ll get there, and by what kind of visit you want \u2014 then take you straight to the full guide for each place.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"lce-vh-map\" class=\"lce-vh-map\" role=\"application\" aria-label=\"Interactive map of Lake Como villages\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"lce-vh-map-caption\">Map data &copy; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.openstreetmap.org\/copyright\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">OpenStreetMap<\/a> contributors. Village positions are approximate. Every marker below is also listed as a plain link further down this page.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lce-vh-filters\">\n<h2>Filter villages<\/h2>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-filter-group\">\n<span class=\"lce-vh-filter-group-label\">Shore \/ area<\/span>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Como and the southern basin\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Como and the southern basin<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Western shore\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Western shore<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Central lake\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Central lake<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Eastern shore\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Eastern shore<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Upper lake\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Upper lake<\/button><button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"section\" data-filter-value=\"Lecco branch\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Lecco branch<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-filter-group\">\n<span class=\"lce-vh-filter-group-label\">Getting there<\/span>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"train\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Train access<\/button>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"ferry\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Ferry access<\/button>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"bus\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Bus access<\/button>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"noCarEasy\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Easiest without a car<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-filter-group\">\n<span class=\"lce-vh-filter-group-label\">Best for<\/span>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"hilly\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Walking \/ hiking<\/button>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"villas\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Villas<\/button>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"hiddenGem\" data-filter-value=\"1\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Quiet \/ hidden gem<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-filter-group\">\n<span class=\"lce-vh-filter-group-label\">Village PDF guide<\/span>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-btn\" data-filter-type=\"pdf\" data-filter-value=\"available\" aria-pressed=\"false\">Available now<\/button>\n<\/div>\n<button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-reset\" id=\"lce-vh-reset\">Clear all filters<\/button>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"lce-vh-count\" id=\"lce-vh-count\" aria-live=\"polite\">Showing all 50 villages.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lce-vh-noresults\" id=\"lce-vh-noresults\">No villages match this combination of filters. <button type=\"button\" class=\"lce-vh-filter-reset\" onclick=\"document.getElementById('lce-vh-reset').click()\">Clear filters<\/button> to see all villages.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"lce-vh-section\" id=\"sec-como-and-the-southern-basin\">\n<h3>Como and the southern basin<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lce-vh-list\">\n<li data-name=\"Tavernola\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/tavernola-lake-como-guide\/\">Tavernola<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Frazione of the comune of Como<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Transport connections, boat enthusiasts and travellers staying between Como and Cernobbio.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Brunate\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/brunate-lake-como-guide\/\">Brunate<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Panoramic views, a short car-free excursion from Como and travellers who enjoy gentle hill walking.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Car \/ on foot only &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Como\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/como-lake-como-guide\/\">Como<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">First-time visitors, day-trippers from Milan, and anyone who wants a city base with shops, restaurants and transport rather than a hushed resort.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-section\" id=\"sec-western-shore\">\n<h3>Western shore<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lce-vh-list\">\n<li data-name=\"Ossuccio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/ossuccio-lake-como-guide\/\">Ossuccio<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Part of the merged comune of Tremezzina (with Tremezzo, Lenno, Campo di Lenno)<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">UNESCO heritage, religious art, walking and travellers interested in the history behind the lake landscape.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Laglio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/laglio-lake-como-guide\/\">Laglio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Quiet architecture, villa landscapes and travellers happy with a slow village walk rather than a list of attractions.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Campo di Lenno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/campo-di-lenno-lake-como-guide\/\">Campo di Lenno<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Hamlet of Lenno, within the merged comune of Tremezzina<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">A quiet approach to Balbianello, gentle waterfront walking and travellers interested in the landscape around the villa rather than only its interiors.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Acquaseria\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/acquaseria-lake-como-guide\/\">Acquaseria<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who prefer a quiet base, simple lake access and one of the western shore\u2019s less-visited corners.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Colonno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/colonno-lake-como-guide\/\">Colonno<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Walkers starting the Greenway, and travellers after a quiet, authentic village; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Urio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/urio-lake-como-guide\/\">Urio<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Hamlet of the comune of Carate Urio<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers passing along the western shore who want a quiet pause rather than a headline sight; one for the lake\u2019s hidden gems list.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Brienno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/brienno-lake-como-guide\/\">Brienno<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Photographers and slow travellers after a genuinely untouched medieval village; a natural entry on any list of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Cadenabbia\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/cadenabbia-griante-lake-como-guide\/\">Cadenabbia<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Hamlet of the comune of Griante<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Slow days, garden-lovers, walkers, and travellers who want a calm base within reach of the busier towns.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Sala Comacina\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/sala-comacina-lake-como-guide\/\">Sala Comacina<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">History lovers, slow travellers, and anyone who wants Lake Como with the volume turned down.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Argegno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/argegno-lake-como-guide\/\">Argegno<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want a quiet, authentic base and a mountain view without crowds.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Moltrasio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/moltrasio-lake-como-guide\/\">Moltrasio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want a quiet, authentic base near Como\u2019s bustle; it earns its place among the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Cernobbio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/cernobbio-lake-como-guide\/\">Cernobbio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Villa and garden lovers, elegant lakefront strolls, and a taste of old-world glamour without the crowds.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Lenno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/lenno-lake-como-guide\/\">Lenno<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Part of the merged comune of Tremezzina (with Tremezzo, Ossuccio, Campo di Lenno)<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want a calm, scenic base with one world-class sight on the doorstep, and walkers drawn to the Greenway.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Tremezzo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/tremezzo-lake-como-guide\/\">Tremezzo<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Part of the merged comune of Tremezzina (with Lenno, Ossuccio, Campo di Lenno)<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Garden lovers, romantics and slow travellers \u2014 anyone happy to trade nightlife for lake views, villa terraces and long lunches.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-section\" id=\"sec-central-lake\">\n<h3>Central lake<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lce-vh-list\">\n<li data-name=\"Menaggio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/menaggio-lake-como-guide\/\">Menaggio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want a real, working village as their base \u2014 walkable, well connected and better value than the marquee resorts \u2014 rather than a manicured hotel enclave.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Bellagio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/bellagio-lake-como-guide\/\">Bellagio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">First-time visitors, couples and anyone who wants one village that captures the whole lake in a day.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Varenna\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/varenna-lake-como-guide\/\">Varenna<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Couples, garden lovers, and anyone wanting a calmer base than Bellagio \u2014 Varenna keeps its evenings to itself once the day boats leave.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-section\" id=\"sec-eastern-shore\">\n<h3>Eastern shore<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lce-vh-list\">\n<li data-name=\"Perledo\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/perledo-lake-como-guide\/\">Perledo<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Neighbouring comune to Varenna \u2014 hill settlements above the village<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Hiking, hill views and travellers who want to explore beyond Varenna\u2019s waterfront.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Careno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/careno-lake-como-guide\/\">Careno<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Hamlet of the comune of Nesso<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Medieval atmosphere, steep village lanes and travellers looking for a genuine hidden corner.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Pognana Lario\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/pognana-lario-lake-como-guide\/\">Pognana Lario<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers after a quiet, panoramic village away from the crowds; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Faggeto Lario\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/faggeto-lario-lake-como-guide\/\">Faggeto Lario<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Walkers and swimmers who want the quiet eastern shore and easy access to the mountains; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Blevio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/blevio-lake-como-guide\/\">Blevio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want a quiet, villa-lined shore within reach of the city; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Lezzeno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/lezzeno-lake-como-guide\/\">Lezzeno<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Swimmers and boaters after a quiet shore near Bellagio; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Dervio\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/dervio-lake-como-guide\/\">Dervio<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Watersports lovers and travellers drawn to a genuine medieval borgo; one of the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Mandello del Lario\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/mandello-del-lario-lake-como-guide\/\">Mandello del Lario<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Motorcycle enthusiasts, hikers and climbers, and anyone after a real working town rather than a polished resort.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Lierna\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/lierna-lake-como-guide\/\">Lierna<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Swimmers, families, and travellers chasing the lake at its most relaxed and least crowded.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Train &middot; Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Bellano\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/bellano-lake-como-guide\/\">Bellano<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Travellers who want the real Lake Como \u2014 nature, history and everyday life \u2014 without the crowds; a natural pick for anyone hunting the lake\u2019s hidden gems.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Car \/ on foot only &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Torno\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/torno-lake-como-guide\/\">Torno<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Slow travellers, walkers and anyone wanting a genuinely quiet corner within reach of Como.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Nesso\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/nesso-lake-como-guide\/\">Nesso<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Photographers, walkers and anyone hunting the quieter side of the lake.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<div class=\"lce-vh-section\" id=\"sec-upper-lake\">\n<h3>Upper lake<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"lce-vh-list\">\n<li data-name=\"Vercana\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/vercana-lake-como-guide\/\">Vercana<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Panoramic views, quiet hillside atmosphere and walkers exploring beyond the waterfront.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Sorico\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/sorico-lake-como-guide\/\">Sorico<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Birdwatching, easy nature routes and travellers curious about the lake\u2019s transition into the Alps.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Piona\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/piona-lake-como-guide\/\">Piona<\/a><span class=\"lce-vh-parent\">Peninsula\/abbey within the comune of Colico<\/span><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Romanesque architecture, quiet landscapes and a reflective half-day on the upper lake.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Gera Lario\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/gera-lario-lake-como-guide\/\">Gera Lario<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Sailing, birdwatching, cycling and travellers who enjoy the spacious landscape of the upper lake.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Cremia\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/cremia-lake-como-guide\/\">Cremia<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Swimming, watersports, mountain walks and a quiet upper-lake base.<\/p><p class=\"lce-vh-badges\">Ferry &middot; Bus &middot; PDF guide: not yet available<\/p><\/li>\n<li data-name=\"Pianello del Lario\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lakecomoexplorer.com\/pianello-del-lario-lake-como-guide\/\">Pianello del Lario<\/a><p class=\"lce-vh-reason\">Boat and history lovers, and travellers 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