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Nesso – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Ponte della Civero, Nesso

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…


Griante – Touring the towns of Lake Como

View of Bellagio from above Griante, lake Como

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…


Lezzeno – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Lezzeno lake-side path

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 – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Villa Sola Cabiati

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…


Exploring a small corner of Lake Lugano

Lake Lugano from Castello

Just over the mountain from Lake Como lies Lake Lugano, its eastern end in Italy and the rest in Switzerland.  We had a birthday to celebrate, so what better way than with some new views, some new places to explore… Continue Reading…


Rezzonico to Nobiallo – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Rezonnico harbour - Lake Como

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…


Lenno – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Villa Balbianello Lenno

Memories and photos of Lenno are all the inspiration we need to bring a little bit of Italy back into our life.  Lenno is a little further down from our usual Lake Como “hood” and we had two reasons for… Continue Reading…


Bellagio – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Bellagio

Bellagio is often referred to as the pearl of Lake Como.  It could be to do with the fact that it is situated in the cup of the upside down “y” of Como’s shape, Or it could be that it’s… Continue Reading…


Musso to San Vito – Touring the towns of Lake Como

Most people pass by the area from Musso to San Vito.  They drive into a tunnel just after Dongo and pop out again 4km later in San Vito.  In between is a quiet patch of 2 small villages, little traffic… Continue Reading…