How do you spend a few hours in Lake Como?

How do you spend a few hours in Lake Como? If you only have one day on Lake Como, I recommend spending your time in Varenna and Bellagio. You also have the option to take a scenic boat cruise past the villas or tour one of the villas on the Lake.

How long is ferry from Como to Bellagio?

The hydrofoil takes 45 minutes to one hour to travel from Como to Bellagio and/or Varenna. The slow boat takes up to two to three hours to travel from Como to Bellagio and/or Varenna. Click here for the official Lake Como ferry website and for updated prices.

How long is the walk around Como Lake?

The Lake Como Greenway Unwind in the spectacular Lake Como landscape, the Greenway is a pleasant 6 miles (10 km) long hike with plenty to see along the way in each season.

How many hours do I need in Bellagio?

If you are not sure how long to stay in Bellagio, consider this. You can see the town itself in just a few hours, so you can even visit Bellagio on a day trip from Milan. But if you want to experience the best of Lake Como, you should stay in Bellagio for at least 2-3 days.

Is there a lot to do in Lake Como?

From unique museums and hiking trails to incredible food and boat rides across the lake, you can't go wrong with almost any activity around Como and the entire lake. One of the must-see spots in Lake Como is the town of Bellagio that has a quaint yet historic center, magnificent views, and impeccable luxury.

How do you get around Como Italy?

Which is the most beautiful city around Lake Como?

Bellagio. A highlight of any trip to the shores of Lake Como is a day (or two, or three) in Bellagio. Set conveniently between the two southernmost branches of the lake, the town is made up of steep winding paths where pastel-hued houses provide peripheral pops of color.

What is best way to travel in Lake Como?

From the villages located in the central area of the lake you can also reach the northernmost villages on the eastern branch, such as Varenna, in a few minutes by boat. But if you want to move along the eastern side (Lecco, Mandello, Varenna, Colico, etc.), train service is probably the best option.

What can I combine with Lake Como?

Perfect Pairings: Lake Como & Portofino. Dive into the abundant beauty of Lake Como and Portofino on this breathtaking tour of Italy. Combining the tranquillity of Lake Como with the glitz and glamour of Portofino, this idyllic break takes you to new levels of R&R.

Where is the best base to explore Lake Como?

Use Torno as a base for exploring Lake Como Our first round of research led us to the conclusion that we should stay in either Bellagio or Varenna, both central and charming options that you'll find suggested on most travel guides (including Rick Steves').

Is Varenna or Como better?

If you want any kind of night life at all, stay in Como. There's more opportunity for hiking near Varenna, and that's the more scenic part of the lake, but you can get there by boat. Touristy doesn't begin to describe Bellagio and Varenna. If you want any kind of night life at all, stay in Como.

Is Lake Como really expensive?

It does not have to be expensive, but can be if you want it to be expensive. Typically I pay abot €11 for lunch in a bar and about €15 for dinner in a trattoria for dinner in the evening (both including wine). Restaurants will be more expensive.

Can you walk from town to town in Lake Como?

There are five official legs of the Sentiero del Viandante route: from Lecco to Abbadia, Abbadia to Lierna, Lierna to Varenna, Varenna to Dervio, and Dervio to Colico. Lecco is your starting point, the less glamorous city on the eastern point of Lake Como.