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Lake Como has always been one of the places that most fascinate Italian and foreign tourists, not surprisingly it is one of the most popular destinations of the international jet set.
The result of a landscape that has a typical alpine mountain panorama, emphasized by the gentle lake waters and historic centers that present the wise hand of man. From Cernobbio to Bellagio, passing through Colico, there is no embarrassment of choice among the places that you can visit.
Today we take you to discover the 7 most beautiful villages of Lake Como, countries where time seems to have stopped and where everything finds a new meaning, with a romantic side and at the same time daring.
Bellagio
One of the most renowned medieval villages on Lake Como, also known as “pearl of Lake Como”. Inhabited since prehistoric times, Bellagio is a fortified village.
There is no lack of architectural works worthy of interest, kept inside the Parish Church of San Giacomo, and the villas rich in history. Among the most beautiful we highlight Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni.
It is also perfectly connected with the other countries on opposite shores by boats and ferries, confirming itself as an ideal starting point for various routes, including by land.
Colico
Colico is located along the eastern shore of the lake and has behind it the Monte Legnone, with its 2609 mt. the highest peak in the entire territory. It is located in a strategic position, not surprisingly has been inhabited since pre-Roman times.
Its historic centre has many testimonies of the different dominations, in particular of the Spanish one, as confirmed by the presence of the Fort of Fuentes, a structure of the seventeenth century located on the hill of Monteggiolo.
The waters of Colico make it possible to have fun with a sailing boat or windsurfing. The country is therefore a structure able to please everyone: tourists who love history and those more sporty.
Tremezzo
Tremezzo is the only village in the province of Como to be part of the most beautiful villages of Italy. It is located in the municipality of Tremezzina and its distinctive feature is the presence of a hilly stretch overlooking the lake.
In the past it has hosted several illustrious figures, including Giuseppe Verdi, Giuseppe Parini, Kaiser Guglielmo II and Queen Victoria of England.
Among the attractions to visit we recommend the parish church of San Lorenzo, the Landscape Museum of Lake Como, the park Teresio Olivelli, Villa Carlotta and the oratory of San Pietro.
Cernobbio
On the slopes of Monte Bisbino is located Cernobbio, a tourist center renowned for centuries and holiday resort loved by families from Como and Milan: it confirms the large number of gardens and villas in the area.
Cernobbio is a tourist accommodation where the green is protagonist, and the starting point of the Way of the Lariani Mountains, a walk that reaches up to 1200 meters perfectly signposted by CAI.
Moltrasio
Located on the western shore of the lake, it consists of eleven hamlets, one more beautiful than the other. Among all of them we highlight those of Vignola, Roiano, Borgo and Casarico. The origins of the village are lost in the night of times, even to 2000 BC.
Moltrasio is an ideal holiday resort, due to its sunny location and the presence of splendid villas: it has been chosen as a summer residence by personalities such as the composer Vincenzo Bellini and more recently the designer Gianni Versace.
Nesso
One of the most beautiful villages on Lake Como due to its characteristic old town located at the point where the streams Nosè and Tuf join, which form the magnificent waterfall known as Orrido di Nesso.
Its origins are Celtic, although the current urban layout is medieval. In addition to the Waterfalls of the Horrid it is worth visiting Piazza Castello and the Ponte della Civera, reached through the hamlets of Coatesa and Riva.
Blevio
A village located along the eastern shore of the lake, opposite Cernobbio and Moltrasio. Within the village there are seven hamlets, located between the beginning of Monte Boletto and the shores of Lake Como.
The origins date back to around the Iron Age, although the first document about Blevio is dated 1084 and bears the signature of the Bishop of Como, Reginaldo. Being a popular holiday resort, there is no lack of historic houses full of charm, such as Villa Troubetzkoy and Villa Calvi-Talbot.
Impossible not to mention Villa De Riva, which hosted none other than the one who more than anyone else paid tribute to Lake Como: Alessandro Manzoni. A place, Blevio, full of charm, history and nature.
Do you want to visit some places during your stay on Lake Como and don’t know where to start? Ask for help at the reception: we are ready to advise you on the most beautiful villages in the territory of Lacio!