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Offering a sun terrace and views of the garden, Alpe del Lupo is set in San Fedele Intelvi, 12 km from Lugano. A terrace or balcony are featured in certain rooms. Alpe del Lupo features free WiFi . You will find a shared lounge at the property....
Residenza Gerbet offers accommodation in Lezzeno, next to the shore of Lake Garda and 8 km from Bellagio. Free WiFi is offered throughout the property. On request, guests have access to a communal garden....
Featuring a private beach area, 2 km away, Casa Vacanza Castagna offers accommodation in Nesso. The property produces vegetables and fruit and has free bikes and free WiFi in public areas....
Featuring a garden with a seasonal outdoor pool, Piccolo mondo antico is a holiday home set in Griante Cadenabbia. The property features views of the mountains and is 47 km from Bergamo. Free WiFi is available ....
Set on the shores of Lake Como, Crotto Dei Pescatori is located in Lezzeno. It offers air-conditioned accommodation and a traditional restaurant where a continental breakfast is served buffet style....
Set on a hill 100 metres from the shores of Lake Como, Villa Castiglioni Apartments is a 5-minute walk from central Laglio. It offers a garden with small thermal pool and sun loungers. Free WiFi is available throughout the property and rooms....
Set in Bellagio's pedestrian area, Bellagio Apartament is 100 metres from the shores of Lake Como. Its modern apartments feature a balcony, CD/DVD player and a kitchenette with dishwasher. Apartments come with free Wi-Fi and satellite TV channels....
Featuring a panoramic location in Lezzeno and an infinity pool with views of Lake Como, Filario Hotel & Residences offers a restaurant and luxuriously furnished rooms. This elegant and exclusive hotel has free WiFi throughout....
Featuring air conditioning, Al Veluu suites offers pet-friendly accommodation in Tremezzo. Bergamo is 47 km away. Free WiFi is featured throughout the property. All units have a seating area with a satellite flat-screen TV and iPod docking station....
Hotel Plinio, which is run by the Zerboni since 1999, is just a few steps away from the Villa and it gives directly onto the wonderful view of the so-called “Golfo di Venere" (Gulf of Venus). Lenno, a small village of the Lake Como, is located in...
Relais Villa Vittoria is an enchanting and charming Boutique Hotel located in Laglio, a romantic village on the banks of Lake Como. The Relais has large and bright rooms and suites provided with all the comforts, each one different for style and...
In Cadenabbia, on the shores of Lake Como, surrounded by 3500 square meters of private park, nestled among picturesque villages, is the Hotel Villa la Mirabella. Villa la Mirabella is the perfect point of departure to discover the most romantic...
Along the shores of Lake Como far from the hustle and bustle of Milan and just minutes from beloved Bellagio, lies the picturesque fishing village of Lezzeno. And nestled among its colorful buildings, just behind the leafy square by the harbor, sits...
The lakeside access of this stunning Villa allows traveling to and from the property by water, which makes it the unique, romantic and ideal place for a wedding celebration, birthday party or business event. On Lake Como Queen Teolinda got married...
The Residence & Resort Borgo Le Terrazze is the ideal place for anyone who wishes to get back to their own pace of life, in a friendly setting with a simple elegance, in complete harmony with the surrounding nature. The wonderful lake vista...
Hotel Bazzoni rises in the enchanting Lake Como, among the beautiful 18th century villas scattered throughout the village of Tremezzo, an ideal destination for an exclusive stay. In the vicinity of the Hotel, one may find the famous Villa Carlotta...
Located in Mezzegra – Tremezzina, with an enchanting view on the Lake Como central area, in front of Punta Balbianello. The ideal place from where it is possible to reach the most refined destinations of Lake Como: Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo, Villa...
The Hotel San Giorgio was built in 1920 and for the 4th generation it is run by the Cappelletti - Redaelli family. Located in a quiet lakeside position, with a wonderful view of Bellagio it has secluded ancient garden that gives the hotel the charm...
Exclusive Lake Como represents one of the most picturesque parts of Italy, offering a panorama of beautiful nature in Northern Italy. Lake Como is ideal for watersports lovers, offering windsurfing, yachting, canoe and fishing. Other types of...
A nineteenth century villa in Tremezzo turned into a comfortable and charming family-run hotel, that offers warm drawing-rooms in liberty style with wide windows and ancient frescoes. The Villa Marie is set in an enchanting scenery in the gulf of...
Set in the heart of the most glorious part of Lake Como and looking directly over the lake, the Grand Hotel Cadenabbia provides the perfect combination of stunning views of the lake within the superior comfort of a unique hotel. Once a private...
The Hotel San Marino has a special atmosphere, full of the famous italien Flair. The Reastaurant on the terrace offers unforgettable dinners with a marvellous view on the romantic Lake Como. The Hotel is located in the village Laglio, which exists...
The Hotel is located on the top of a hill facing the lake 3 km from the town centre. The ideal address for someone who is looking for a familiar and quiet place to spend their holiday, for a garden, a balcony, with an unforgettable lake-view. If you...
Deep in the green of the surrounding hills, the Hotel Cornelio is located in a strategic position, ideal for business or leisure. Situated between the provinces of Como, Varese and the Canton Ticino (Switzerland) it’s easy to reach from the motorway...
The cuisine is designed to suit different tastes, includes the secrets of a cuisine, cuisine that offers the possibility to taste typical dishes of the lake, and international dishes creative and imaginative. These, together with the best local and...
Peroni family is glad to propose you a new menu with classic dishes and tasty novelty. In a simple and family atmosphere, the guest will be satisfied in every need, for a enjoyable stay do not forget in the charming and suggestive atmosphere that...
The hotel and restaurant "Albergo National" is located in Zelbio, a quaint little village in the heart of the picturesque "triangolo lariano", on Lake Como. The restaurant can also be a perfect location for wedding parties and important ceremonies....
Our family run hotel is located on the Lenno headland called "Lavedo", deep into the greenery and the peacefulness of the nearby Gulf of Venere. The particular position of our hotel allows for pleasant excursions without travelling too far. In our...
The hotel Lenno, a charming four star facility dating back to the beginning of the 1900’s and recently renovated, overlooks the lake and is surrounded by a fantastic scenery. The beautiful verandah on the lake front, overlooking the Gulf of Venus,...
The Hotel La Darsena is located on the western shore of Lake Como, in the charming Tremezzina. This hotel with view on Lake Como enjoys a wonderful location to admire the Bellagio promontory. Tremezzo is one of the main towns of Lake Como and is a...
Overlooks Lake Como and has stunning views of the surrounding mountains whilst providing a lovely atmosphere in which to relax and dine. The experienced Chef will satisfy all your requests, offering you menu with local and traditional dishes. Our...
The Hotel San Marino has a special atmosphere, full of the famous Italian flair. The Restaurant on the terrace offers unforgettable dinners with a marvelous view of the romantic lake. The Hotel is located in the village of Laglio (location of George...
Just on the lake Como shore, facing a colorful and suggestive landscape, Villa Belvedere Como lake Relais is the right place to experience all the Lario’ life style! Relax, culture, sports, fine food and Italian wines, glamour and Dolce Vita. The...
In a simple and family atmosphere, the guest will be satisfied in every need, for a enjoyable stay and meal. Hotel Argegno has 14 rooms, 8 of them have balconies overlooking the lake....
La Griglia Restaurant is a full experience. The background music and the stunning view is complemented by the texture, aroma and, most of all, taste. The hotel is located at 1,500 meters from the historic center of Argegno and from the beach and...
The Hotel La Darsena is located on the western shore of Lake Como, in the charming Tremezzina. This hotel with view on Lake Como enjoys a wonderful location to admire the Bellagio promontory. Tremezzo is one of the main towns of Lake Como and is a...
The hotel "La Perla" is located in charming "Tremezzina", away from noisy streets but with a wonderful view over Lake Como. It is an oasis of peace and tranquillity where you will always be hospitably received by our friendly staff. The hotel is...
Grand Hotel Tremezzo is one of the oldest and loveliest luxury hotels on Lake Como, an authentic Art Nouveau palace that offers a warm inviting welcome and the delights of a true 5-star vacation. From its unique lakeside position it offers...
From the terrace with veranda and from the rooms guests will enjoy breathtaking views over the lake and the Alps of Piedmont. The restaurant’s menu offers a choice of dishes and genuine revisited some of them and a good selection of local wines. All...
The Tower is located on a rocky outcrop above the village of Spurano and it was an ancient watchtower, which probably dates back to the 12th century. The fortified structure, included in the difensive system of the Comacina Island, was probably...
Originally a signalling tower, that later became a fortress as documented 1158. There is no information about the proceeding centuries until 1454 when the area fell into the hands of the Republic of Venice and the Adda River became the natural...
The Castle lies on a peninsula jutting out into Lake Como close to Riva Bianca and its namesake beach. Built in the Romanesque period, the fortress was at the focus of several historical events, like the battle between Milan and Como in 1124. It was...
Also called Tower of Barbarossa, stands high over Mandello dating from the twelfth century. The tower has been rebuilt over the years, but retains interesting architectural features like the arched portal, the remains of painted trophies and a...
Volunteers of the Cultural Center Library Bellagio deal with loaning library books and organize various cultural events....
At Mount Cross Ardona (m. 1005), a path splits into two. On the left, is a wooded summit then down along a bumpy ride to the entrance of Castel d'Ardona. To the right, a few bends bring you to same point but the road is much easier (1h 30 'from...
It is thought the tower was built at the behest of Fontanedo Bernabo Visconti in 1357, on the defensive line of Upper Lake, but perhaps it was only enhanced an existing structure. It is located about 700 meters downstream of the village of...
Gate Tower is an imposing fortress, 40 meters high, built in 1192, on the initiative of the mayor Hubert de 'Olevano, to defend the entrance to the city of Como. In the fourteenth century the great tower was flanked by two other pentagonal towers,...
In the medieval center of Villincino, was a fortified town built in the late tenth century. The village was owned by the wealthy family Carpani. The town was destroyed in 1278. The small and picturesque district is accessed by going through a tower,...
It is a private building constructed on roman foundation with an irregular square plant. The building, which has crown walls with battlements to protect the round parapet, can be dated between 1360 and 1370. It is a typical castle-enclosure, which...
Fort Fuentes is a former military fort on the hill of Montecchio or Monteggiolo near Colico, northern Italy. It was built by the Spanish governor of Milan, Don Pedro Enríquez de Acevedo, Count of Fuentes, to defend the northern border of the Spanish...
Fort Montecchio-Lusardi is a military fort situated in Colico, in the province of Lecco, northern Italy. It was built between 1911 and 1914. It is the only Italian fort from World War I which has been preserved intact with its original weapons. The...
A must see--one of the most beautiful castles on the lake. It is a walled enclusure, developed around a squared tower with restored battlements and a real drawbridge. Additional attractions feature live falconry shows, an exhibition dedicated to the...
Trapezoidal shaped castle with three towers built by counts Della Torre of Rezzonico in 1363. It is described as a "castle-fence", fortifying an area of two thousand square meters which surrounded the town and the main tower. Today the castle is...
Baradello Castle is situated on hill dominating the valley like a stone sentinel watching over the town of Como and Spina Verde Park. The top of the tower provides 360 degree views of the city, the Alps and Po Valley. The fortification was used...
Placed on a hill overlooking the town, the castle was built in late Middle Ages to block the way to Valvarrone and it still remains a well-preserved tower, surrounded by ruins of ancient houses. The first proofs date back to 1039, when it suffered a...