Lake Como didn't disappoint. It's as beautiful as it is in the movies The only caveat is that it's crowded because of its popularity. read more

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This was a beautiful place to be. We loved visiting Lake Como a few months ago and it was so scenic and wonderful. We can't wait to come back. read more

If you come to visit Milan, I'd recommend you take one day to visit this boarder line and remarkable area. Lake Como has been among one of the most glamorous vacation destinations, where the ancient Roman rulers were the first to build luxury villas along the lake's shores, and then aristocrats and rich business people have followed suit throughout centuries. Its appeal comes from the breathtaking scenery of the glacier-made lake surrounded by the foothills of the Alps, and it's well known from a lot of famous movies and shows. read more

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Words truly cannot describe the beauty of Lake Como. To be honest, I didn't know much about this part of Italy prior to visiting. I had heard about it before, but didn't know much about it. It's often compared to the Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre which makes total sense because they are all coastal areas. Now I understand why celebrities flock to this place. It's absolutely breathtaking. The boat ride alone makes the trip 100% worth it. Passing by all of the charming resorts and coastal homes are so damn breathtaking. Lake Como is Italy's 3rd largest lake and rightfully so. It's surrounded by several resort towns that all offer a unique special flair. While in Lake Como, I spent most of my time in the stunning resort town of Bellagio. What I would give to be back there again right now! Ugh! Just fantastic. Bellagio is one of many resort towns located right on Lake Como. I loved walking up the beautiful cobblestone alleyways and checking out the adorable shops and restaurants. Bellagio is known for its' cobblestone hills and many tourists come out to take pictures and to admire the views from up high on the hill. Nothing beats having a meal with the immaculate view of Lake Como before you. I'm still gloating about the amazing time that I had here. Definitely one of the most beautiful places that I've ever seen and experienced in my lifetime, and my favorite part of Italy that I've visited thus far. Dying to come back here already. Lovin' Lake Como! read more

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It's beautiful... even in the pouring rain... I can see the beauty that's Lake Como. Love the beautiful houses, all the filthy rich villas... lol The towns surrounding Lake Como is very quaint... the town of Como, Bellagio, Varenna... all very Italian. We didn't get to explore as much as we would have liked... it was truly pouring non-stop and we were soaking wet. The only drawback... most cafes by the water all serve the same or similar stuff... but they got the views... would have loved to taste other eats vs. panini's, pizza, more sandwiches and some pasta dishes.... Maybe offer more seafood options? It's definitely worth a trip... at least once in your lifetime. Done and done for me & my travel besties. read more

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Even on a rainy day like Como is so beautiful so relaxing to just walk around and taken all the beautiful sites. Pizza and gelato is amazing in the area. read more

Lake Como - Even on a rainy day Lake Como is so beautiful to visit! - Lakes Near Me

Lake Como (according to Wikipedia) has an area of 56 square miles, making it the third-largest lake in Italy, after nearby Lake Garda and Lake Maggiore. At over 1,300 feet deep, it is the fifth deepest lake in Europe. Lake Como has been a popular retreat for wealthy people since Roman times, and is now a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. It has many villas and palaces such as Villa Olmo, Villa Serbelloni, and Villa Carlotta. Lake Como has an interesting upside down "Y" shape and is about 30 miles long. It offers spectacular scenery, easily accessible using the ferry system, or by private taxi or boat rental. We used the ferries every day during our one week stay and could easily spend another week exploring all of the beautiful towns and villas. Some of our favorite destinations included: * Belagio - Giardini di Villa Melzi * Como - Villa Olmo, Volta Museum and the historic town of Como * Brunate - The funicular and the Volta Lighthouse * Lenno - Villa del Balbianello * Velmo - Villa Carlotta * Cernobbio - Villa Erba, Villa D'Este We spent 8 days here, though it would be easy to spend several weeks on this huge lake. We were fortunate to attend a special event dedicated to flowers and gardening in the ancient park of Villa Erba, Cernobbio. And enjoyed the grounds at Villa d'Este (less so the lunch). The Villas Balbianello, Carlotta, and Melzi (Gardens) were spectacular, to mention a few. And the ferries provided spectacular scenery throughout the journey. We look forward to a return visit, including some of the more northerly towns and hiking opportunities in that region. read more

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We arrived at Lake Como after a day at Diavolezza ski resort looking at the Morteratsch Glacier at 10,000 feet. Went from 10,000 feet to maybe 1,500 feet elevation. Drove by motorcoach with our tour group from the Italian Alps to the shores of Lake Como. Took a boat ride on a large ferry, across the Lake to the world famous tourist town of Como. Deep blue water, with mountains rising straight out of the water. Villas of the famous and small towns on islands alongside the water on the steep sides of the mountains. In Como, had a couple of hours to eat lunch and check out the town. Lots of restaurants, including McDonalds. Also a casino to separate you from your money. Make sure you use the restaurant restrooms before leaving, as you paid for it with your "coperto", or table cover charge, which is often $3 per person for lunch. Had to ask around for public restrooms, which were scarce. And once you find the restroom, no guarantee of toilet paper, and no guarantee of toilet seat! Went from overcoat and long pants one day to shorts, t-shirt, and sandals the next day during the great heat wave in Europe in late July 2019. Despite the temperatures, saw almost nobody wading in the Lake -way too cold in the 1500 foot deep waters! . Would spend only a few hours at Lake Como before heading to a far larger alpine lake, Lago Maggiore, where we would survive 90+ degree temperatures for the next for 4 days. Our tour group averaged in their mid 70s, so I was one of the few to go to shorts and sandals. read more

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