LAGO DI COMO travel guide
If you love vintage glamour and beautiful views, then Lago di Como is the right place to visit. The reputation of Lake Como as a paradise is well-deserved. The lake's dazzling blue waters are encircled by beautiful mountains, and charming villages. For many years, poets, artists, and authors have drawn inspiration from Lake Como because of its pleasant atmosphere and alluring sceneries.
Getting there
I flew to Malpensa airport and then took an uber for about an hour to Tremezzo (Price 145 eur)
Another way to get there is by taking the train and then a Ferry, but this way takes about 2 hours and a half if you are flying into Malpensa Airport.
Where to stay
Hotels:
Hotel Villa Marie: Budget friendly hotel facing the lake with a pool and beautiful views.
Grand Hotel Tremezzo : Elegant hotel located in Tremezzo. It has a long history, dating back to the 19th century. The hotel has a spa, a swimming pool, and a restaurant.
Hotel du Lac: Budget friendly option in Tremezzo
Villa d'este : Luxurious hotel located in Cernobbio. It is set in a beautiful 16th-century villa with stunning views of the lake. The hotel has a spa, a swimming pool, and a restaurant.
Grand Hotel villa Serbellioni: Luxurious hotel located in Bellagio. It is set in a beautiful 17th-century villa with stunning views of the lake. The hotel has a spa, a swimming pool, and a restaurant
Restaurants
Ristorante Il Gato Nero (Bellagio)
Giacomo al Lago (a MUST in Tremezzo)
Harry's Bar (Como)
Terraza Vittoria (Aperitivo in Tremezzo)
San Giacomo (Bellagio)
Glams bar (Tremezzo)
La Fagurida (Tremezzo)
To do
Explore the villages: Lake como is home to many charming villages, some of the most popular include Bellagio, Varenna, Menagio & Tremezzo.
Boat tour: This is one of the most iconic and best ways to see the lake
Visit the following Villas: Villa Carlotta, Villa Balbianello, Villa d'este, Villa Mezi, and Villa Monastero.