Pognana Lario, Lake Como: A Balcony on the Eastern Shore
Pognana Lario is a small, quiet village on Lake Como’s eastern shore — terraced lanes, wide views across the water, and a peaceful base between Como and Nesso.
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Faggeto Lario, Lake Como: A Quiet Shore Beneath the Mountains
Faggeto Lario on Lake Como’s eastern shore is a group of quiet lakeside hamlets and a gateway to the trails of the Triangolo Lariano above Como.
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Colonno, Lake Como: Where the Greenway Begins
Colonno on Lake Como’s western shore marks the start of the Greenway del Lago — a quiet village of old lanes and a fine gateway to walking the Tremezzina.
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Urio, Lake Como: A Small Village on the Western Shore
A short guide to Urio on Lake Como’s western shore — a quiet village of villas and lanes between Moltrasio and Laglio, its church, and the lakefront.
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Brienno, Lake Como: The Medieval Village That Rises From the Water
Brienno on Lake Como is a medieval village of covered passageways and houses rising straight from the water — a quiet, car-free corner of the western shore.
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Blevio, Lake Como: The Villa Shore of the Opera Divas
Blevio sits on Lake Como’s eastern shore near Como — a quiet string of villas and coves once beloved of nineteenth-century opera divas like Giuditta Pasta.
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Lezzeno, Lake Como: The Village of the Blue Grotto
Lezzeno on Lake Como’s eastern shore is known for its boat caves and blue grotto, quiet pebble beaches, and open views toward Bellagio and the central lake.
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Dervio, Lake Como: A Windswept Shore and a Medieval Borgo
Dervio on Lake Como’s eastern shore pairs a wind-favoured bay for watersports with Corenno Plinio, a fortified medieval hamlet and castle above the water.
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Sala Comacina, Lake Como: The Village Facing the Lake’s Only Island
A warm, practical guide to Sala Comacina on Lake Como’s western shore, facing Isola Comacina — the lake’s only island, with ruins, art and June fireworks.
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Torno, Lake Como: A Guide to the Quiet Village on the Eastern Shore
Torno is one of Lake Como’s quietest corners: a medieval village of steep lanes, a Holy Nail relic, two lakeside churches and Villa Pliniana. Here’s how to visit.
