From Malgrate to Bellano, a few ideas for spending a day on the eastern shore, combining charming towns, scenic walks and good food. A Sunday on Lake Como does not necessarily require a packed itinerary. On the eastern shore, the short distances between destinations make it easy to choose a place to explore at a…
From panoramic SPAs overlooking the lake and intimate spaces surrounded by greenery to large wellness centres and rituals inspired by the mountains: four destinations where you can dedicate a few hours or an entire day to wellbeing. Taking time for yourself can also become a different way of discovering the local area. Starting from the…
From Lecco to Piona Abbey, an itinerary along the eastern shore discovering churches, small villages and places that reveal a lesser-known side of the lake’s history. Lake Como can also be discovered by following the outline of its bell towers. Basilicas, Romanesque churches, small places of worship and ancient monastic complexes are as much a…
Water, city life, culture, shopping and nature: on the East Side, just a few kilometres are enough to move from one experience to another and create a different day every time. One of the most interesting features of the eastern shore of Lake Como is the variety of experiences concentrated within a relatively small area.…
Autumn on Lake Como has a flavour all its own. It is the season when polenta returns to the table, alongside mountain cheeses, wild mushrooms, chestnuts and a style of cooking that becomes richer and more comforting as the first cooler days arrive. But discovering Lake Como’s culinary traditions also means going beyond restaurants: visiting…
An hour’s journey is enough to completely change the scenery. So why head back in the evening? The journey from Milan to Lake Como is surprisingly short. In around an hour, you can leave the city behind and find yourself by the water, surrounded by mountains and an entirely different landscape waiting to be explored.…
Lake Como is a naturally romantic destination. Mountains meeting the water, historic villas overlooking the lake, charming towns and evenings spent along the waterfront create the perfect setting for a few days away together. In Malgrate, directly across the lake from Lecco, Hotel Promessi Sposi offers everything you need to turn a weekend on Lake…
There is a time of year when Lake Como begins to reveal a different side of itself. Summer slowly gives way to autumn, the days become quieter, and the landscape takes on completely new colours and atmospheres. September and October are perfect for those who want to discover the lake away from the pace of…
Summer on Lake Como doesn’t end in mid-August. From late August through the first weeks of September, the weather remains ideal for outdoor sports: temperatures become milder, the lake retains all its energy, and the days still offer plenty of daylight. For outdoor enthusiasts, the eastern shore of Lake Como is a true open-air playground,…
A journey through history, art and lakeside gardens Lake Como is world-renowned for its magnificent historic villas—elegant estates that tell centuries of history and remain among the area’s most captivating attractions. Along the eastern shore and in destinations easily reached by ferry, you’ll discover beautiful residences surrounded by botanical gardens, overlooking the lake and framed…
