Category: Italy

We’ve crossed the water to the Eastern-side of Lake Como (well, actually we drove around the north of the lake) for an explore of the towns Dervio, the castle town of Corenno Plinio and the peninsula of Piona and its… Continue Reading…

We decided Nesso deserved a little more of an explore than our previous short visit, where we had walked from Lezzeno and taken a brief look at the famous gorge and bridge.  But looking around at the waterfalls, castle walls… Continue Reading…

We love the towns around Lake Como and so far have enjoyed just wandering around and enjoying the charm they have to offer.  But with Griante we’re taking a slightly more “Clark and Jackie” approach…it’s time to hike.  Actually, it… Continue Reading…

In the middle of Lake Como and just south of Bellagio we find ourselves in Lezzeno.  There’s a birthday to celebrate and we decided on a few nights’ stay on the sunny side of the lake between the two legs… Continue Reading…

Tremezzo appears to be most famous for the Grand Hotel Tremezzo.  As you drive through the town, its dominance and magnificence catch the corner of your eye. It’s not just the amazing villa-esque grandness of the building, or the perfectly… Continue Reading…

As we move south from Cremia along the shore of Lake Como, the main road once again bypasses the lakeside towns as it goes in and out of long, dark, winding tunnels.  From Rezzonico to Nobiallo, it’s only 5.5km, that’s… Continue Reading…