Stories from Lake Como
Discover Lake Como
Villages, villas, landscapes and curiosities to get to know the places we encounter while sailing.
Stories from Lake Como
Varenna: history and charm of the village on the lake
From ancient origins to the exiles of Isola Comacina, a journey through alleys, villas, and traditions.
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Stories from Lake Como
Castello di Vezio: ghosts, history, and panorama
The fortress above Varenna, the famous white statues, and a view embracing the three branches of the lake.
Stories from Lake Como
Moregallo: the cliffs that plunge into the lake
Walls, gullies, and deep water: the wildest face of the Lecco branch seen from a boat.
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Bellagio, the pearl of Lake Como
Villas, gardens, and alleys where the three branches of the Lario meet.
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Mandello del Lario: lake, mountain, and Moto Guzzi
A village between Grigna and water, known worldwide for the Moto Guzzi eagle.
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Lecco: what to see between Manzoni and the lake
An itinerary through Pescarenico, Villa Manzoni, the lakefront, and the profile of Resegone.
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Lierna and Riva Bianca: a beach between history and villas
Light pebbles, a fortified village, and the authentic story behind the rumors about George Clooney.
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Villa d’Este: five centuries of history and cinema
From cardinal's residence to grand hotel, amidst Renaissance gardens and film sets.
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Villa Oleandra: George Clooney's residence in Laglio
History and curiosities about the eighteenth-century villa that became one of Lake Como's most famous homes.
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Menaggio: elegance and history on the western shore
A square on the lake, nineteenth-century villas, and ancient streets between the Lario and Lugano.
Stories from Lake Como
Isola Comacina: history, destruction, and legend
The only island on Lake Como, amidst medieval ruins, an excommunication, and the San Giovanni festival.
Stories from Lake Como
Nesso and Ponte della Civera
The most iconic stone bridge on the lake, in front of the gorge where two streams become a waterfall.
Stories from Lake Como
Villa del Balbianello: from explorers to Star Wars
The loggia on the lake that became Naboo and a James Bond set, with a history preceding cinema.
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Villa Balbiano: frescoes, gardens, and House of Gucci
A grand residence in Ossuccio, often confused with Balbianello, that became a film set.
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Villa La Cassinella: the secret refuge accessible from the lake
A private estate near Balbianello, surrounded by cypress trees and accessible only by water.
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Onno and its white beaches
Light pebbles, clear water, and morning sun along the Oliveto Lario shore.
Stories from Lake Como
Alto Lago: Colico, Dervio, and Domaso
Forts, villages, and vast horizons in the most open and windy part of Lake Como.
Stories from Lake Como
Windsurfing and kitesurfing in Alto Lago
Breva, Tivano, and spots: why the northern Lario attracts sailing sports enthusiasts.