Sightseeing
Lake Como
Come without saying.
Varenna is a charming town, made of narrow alleys that descend to the lake, ancient houses and porches along the lake. An medieval village that overlooks the lake in the point where the three branches meet.
393 locals recommend
Varenna
Varenna is a charming town, made of narrow alleys that descend to the lake, ancient houses and porches along the lake. An medieval village that overlooks the lake in the point where the three branches meet.
Santa Maria Rezzonico
Beautiful town, suggested by one of our guests.
Everything Else
Lake Lugano
Another beautiful lake
Food Scene
San fedele - piazza carminati station
WiFi Cafè, Bakery, Patisseri, Resaturants, Tabacconist
Crotto Galbiga
17 Via OstenoRistorante Bar Ranch Augusto Sas
30 Via ParavisoTaverna Due Castagni
12 Via selvaCreme Caramel
7 Via Molino NuovoACQUA E SALE
1 Largo IV NovembrePizza!
A lovely walk to reach the agriturismo, a farmhouse + restaurant, suggested by one of our guests
9 locals recommend
Agriturismo Le Radici
A lovely walk to reach the agriturismo, a farmhouse + restaurant, suggested by one of our guests
Gaddi Lucia
13 Via RomaWere our guests love to get a cappuccino!
Intelvi Carni Sas
20 Via RomaButcher's Shop
Val S.i.m.e. Di Selva E. E Merlo I. snc
22 Via Gemini AndreettiButchers Shop
Antico Forno
18 Via Gemini AndreettiBakery & Paticesserie
Panificio Non Solo Pane di Bazzi F.
4 Largo IV NovembreBakery and patisserie
La Tenda Rossa
2b Via LainoA pleasant restaurant with a real wood oven for pizza!
A wonderful mountain hut with local dishes and a great view. It's only reachable by foot.
15 locals recommend
Rifugio Venini
Localita' Monte GalbigaA wonderful mountain hut with local dishes and a great view. It's only reachable by foot.
Essentials
Via Pivei, 8
8 Via PiveiGroceries
Carrefour Express - Supermercato
8 Via PiveiFarmacia Comunale
2 Largo Volontari Del SanguePharmacy
Arts & Culture
Villa Monastero, a property of the Province of Lecco whithin the municipality of Varenna, is one of the most interesting attractions of our territory thanks to its strategic location, its history, its landscape, its environment and for the different services which it can offer. The House Museum, the historical and noble residence, is at its core: in the year 2004 Villa Monastero was given the title of "Casa Museo" by the Lombardy Region and since then its fourteen rooms can be visited following a charming itinerary.
151 locals recommend
Villa Monastero
4 Viale Giovanni Polvani Villa Monastero, a property of the Province of Lecco whithin the municipality of Varenna, is one of the most interesting attractions of our territory thanks to its strategic location, its history, its landscape, its environment and for the different services which it can offer. The House Museum, the historical and noble residence, is at its core: in the year 2004 Villa Monastero was given the title of "Casa Museo" by the Lombardy Region and since then its fourteen rooms can be visited following a charming itinerary.
Villa Carlotta is a villa on Lake Como within the municipality of Tremezzo. It was built for the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici in 1690 and extends over a 70,000 m2 (17 acres) area facing the Bellagio peninsula. An Italian garden with steps, fountains and sculptures was laid out at the same time. Among the statues, Mars and Venus by Luigi Acquisti is remarkable.
421 locals recommend
Villa Carlotta
2 Via ReginaVilla Carlotta is a villa on Lake Como within the municipality of Tremezzo. It was built for the Milanese marquis Giorgio Clerici in 1690 and extends over a 70,000 m2 (17 acres) area facing the Bellagio peninsula. An Italian garden with steps, fountains and sculptures was laid out at the same time. Among the statues, Mars and Venus by Luigi Acquisti is remarkable.
Villa Melzi d’Eril is a villa on the Lake Como within the municipality of Bellagio (CO) historically belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family and today declared, together with the surrounding area, national monument.
179 locals recommend
The Gardens of Villa Melzi
Via Lungo Lario ManzoniVilla Melzi d’Eril is a villa on the Lake Como within the municipality of Bellagio (CO) historically belonging to the Melzi d’Eril family and today declared, together with the surrounding area, national monument.
Always one of the most beautiful and romantic residences of lake Como, Villa del Balbianello at Lenno (CO) overlooks an enchanting wooded promontory, at the extreme point of the Dosso di Lavedo, which plunges into the waters of the lake forming a small peninsula. A must see!
337 locals recommend
Villa del Balbianello
Via Guido DelmatiAlways one of the most beautiful and romantic residences of lake Como, Villa del Balbianello at Lenno (CO) overlooks an enchanting wooded promontory, at the extreme point of the Dosso di Lavedo, which plunges into the waters of the lake forming a small peninsula. A must see!
Many artists of the valley were part of the renown "Mastri Comacini" and were specialised in the art of “Scagliola”, the imitation of marble and marble inlay using variously colored chalk mixes, of which several examples can be seen in this museum and around the valley.
Museo dello Stucco e della Scagliola
1 Via GaribaldiMany artists of the valley were part of the renown "Mastri Comacini" and were specialised in the art of “Scagliola”, the imitation of marble and marble inlay using variously colored chalk mixes, of which several examples can be seen in this museum and around the valley.
Parks & Nature
A very nice and interesting walk along the path called "Sentiero delle Espressioni" in Schignano, suggested by one of our recurring guests! For more information: http://www.comune.schignano.co.it/cms/images/stories/Sentiero_Espressioni_2016.pdf
9 locals recommend
Schignano
A very nice and interesting walk along the path called "Sentiero delle Espressioni" in Schignano, suggested by one of our recurring guests! For more information: http://www.comune.schignano.co.it/cms/images/stories/Sentiero_Espressioni_2016.pdf
Beautiful walk along the lake from Cadenabbia to Colonno on the Green Way path, suggested by one of our guests.
17 locals recommend
Cadenabbia
Beautiful walk along the lake from Cadenabbia to Colonno on the Green Way path, suggested by one of our guests.
Reachable by car, the Vetta Sighignola, defined as the "balcony of Italy", offers a splendid view of the Ticino lake and the Alps.
40 locals recommend
Sighignola
Reachable by car, the Vetta Sighignola, defined as the "balcony of Italy", offers a splendid view of the Ticino lake and the Alps.