Lake Como, the deepest lake in Europe, has much to offer. The resorts of Menaggio, Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Lenno, are situated on the sunny, western shore with Bellagio perched on the promontory that divides Como and Lecco. Bellagio and Menaggio, the largest resorts, are characterised by a buzzing cosmopolitan atmosphere with quaint, cobbled alleyways and café-filled piazzas. The adjacent villages of Tremezzo and Cadenabbia hug the road from Como to Switzerland, while Lenno, the smallest of the six resorts, is a real haven of tranquility, with some of the most stunning lake views.
Our opinion
• There are concerts at the Villa Carlotta in July & August • Explore some of the many villas and gardens surrounding Lake Como. The most famous is Villa Carlotta between Cadenabbia and Tremezzo. There are smaller gardens at Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi in Varenna.
Transfer time
Verona 3hrs
Getting about
There are frequent ferry connections across and down the length of Lake Como. From Como, reachable by bus, there is a regular rail service to Milan.
Guests staying in Bellagio need to take the ferry for transfers and will need to transport their luggage.
Fact file
General
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Currency
Euros
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Passports and visas
- You will require a full British passport valid for the length of your stay. EU citizens can travel up to the expiry date of their passports.
- No visa is required.
- Please check this information as requirements are liable to change.
Travel
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Flight time
Approx. 2 hrs -
Fly from
Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Glasgow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Newcastle
Weather
| daily temperature | daily sunshine | monthly rainfall | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22°C | 7.5hrs | 7.6cm |
| Jun | 26°C | 8hrs | 8.7cm |
| Jul | 29°C | 10hrs | 6.5cm |
| Aug | 28°C | 9hrs | 8.1cm |
| Sep | 24°C | 6.5hrs | 8.2cm |
| Oct | 18°C | 4.5hrs | 8.9cm |