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LAKE COMO

Starting from Como and up the long western shore, there is Cernobbio, home to large villas like Villa d'Este, Villa Pizzo and Villa Erba, the latter built in the sixteenth century.

The only island formation of the lake is the Island Comacina, but small-office history. In medieval times, in fact, the island was a stronghold that was independently repeated sieges and destruction.

Along the western shore there are the villages of Tremezzo, Cadenabbia and Griante. Obligatory visit to the gardens of Villa Carlotta and a walk to view church of San Martino.

In Varenna there are Villa Monastero and the Castle of Vezio. In Varenna you can take the ferry-boat and landed directly in Bellagio, leaving the left lake arm, that stretches towards Lecco. This is the least popular branch, characterized by overhanging rocks and small pebble beaches.

Bellagio is the most famous lacation. Situated at the tip of the promontory that separates the three branches of Lake Como, it is known for its large villas (Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni, home of the Rockefeller Foundation) and the typical steps of the shops.

On the lake It is active a boat service line. Longer cruises are made from Como, with departures in the morning and return in the evening.

VILLAS AND GARDENS OF LAKE COMO

The Lake Como is very famous all over the world for its villas that set its shores and for their gardens that, especially in spring, fill its shores with wonderful colours.Leaving Como by boat we suggest that you  spend a day coasting along the Lake shores and enjoying the villas, starting from Villa Olmo, Villa d'Este in Cernobbio, La Pliniana in Blevio, and Villa Monastero in Varenna, the most famous ones.A stopover in Bellagio for the lunch and a little bit shopping or, if you prefer, a rest on the only island existing on the Lake, Isola Comacina, where you can really relive all Lake history.

CASINOS

Thinking about spending an evening in a different way? Choose one of the many casinos situated near the Lake Como. In Campione d'Italia the Casinò di Campionefamous casino is waiting for you with its gaming tables and slot machines. Campione, even if it is situated in Switzerland, belongs to Italy. It is easily reachable from the border in half an hour.Another casino is situated in Lugano, Swiss city on the lake having the same name, forty minutes far from the border. The third casino, smaller and with a nine numbers roulette, is in Mendrisio, only fifteen minutes far from the customs of Chiasso.

SHOPPING

Shopping lovers have the possibility to walk in the historical centre of Como, where the paved streets are enriched through splendid shopPiazza Volta windows with the handcrafted works of Como industry, from the silk in its various shapes to the furniture in Cantù etc. Elegant bars, confectioneries and ice cream shops will help you spending a few hours at the tables of the most beautiful city squares like Piazza Cavour, Piazza Volta and Piazza San Fedele. For the never satisfied ones to reach Milan or Lugano, by car or by train, takes only one hour.