Lake Como

After Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore, Lake Como is the largest and one of the most popular lakes in Italy. With the area boasting beautiful scenery and set in the foothills of the rolling snow-covered Alps, Lake Como is a perfect place to indulge and get away from the hustle and bustle of a crowded city.

In addition to many artistic and cultural highlights, a number of impressive historic villas run along the idyllic shores, some of which have been converted into luxury hotels and contribute to the magnificence of this unique destination. While the lake itself provides spectacular views of the surrounding area, various little towns such as Bellagio, Tremezzo or Varenna boast their own charm and entice tourists to a stopover and stroll along their magical narrow streets.

There is a great variety of activities to choose from in the area of Lake Como. Why not rent a bike and explore the lakeside while enjoying a nice breeze or hire a sailing boat and cruise in style? Of course, you could also go hiking and discover nature via the Lake Como Greenway, which follows the edge of the lake and crosses through the charming lakeside park.

• Flight time from London: 1 hour 55 min
• Milan–Malpensa Airport: 84km from the city centre; transfer time about 1 hour 19 min
• Currency: Euro