Silvia's guide

Silvia
Silvia's guide

Sightseeing

Bellano Gorge is a natural waterfall, formed in ancient times by Pioverna creek which flows into Lake Como. Water has carved a deep gorge and shaped the magnificent cliffs of the mountain, creating a gloomy and peculiar environment. A walkway allows visitors to walk through the steep rocks and appreciate the charm of the place. The route is safe and suitable for children. The Orrido is open all year round. In particular, during the hot summer days, it’s also possible to enjoy the coolness of the gorge. The Orrido is a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Opening hours 2019: In January, February,March, November and December: holidays and pre-holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In April, May and October: holidays and pre-holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. In June and September: all days from 10 to 7 In July and August: all days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices 2019: whole € 4,00 reduced (up to 12 years old) € 3,50 groups beyond 25 people (these visits are announced, so contact us) € 3,00 children up to 5 years old: free
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Orrido di Bellano
Piazza San Giorgio
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Bellano Gorge is a natural waterfall, formed in ancient times by Pioverna creek which flows into Lake Como. Water has carved a deep gorge and shaped the magnificent cliffs of the mountain, creating a gloomy and peculiar environment. A walkway allows visitors to walk through the steep rocks and appreciate the charm of the place. The route is safe and suitable for children. The Orrido is open all year round. In particular, during the hot summer days, it’s also possible to enjoy the coolness of the gorge. The Orrido is a 5-minute walk from the apartment. Opening hours 2019: In January, February,March, November and December: holidays and pre-holidays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. In April, May and October: holidays and pre-holidays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and weekdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 3 to 6 p.m. In June and September: all days from 10 to 7 In July and August: all days from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Prices 2019: whole € 4,00 reduced (up to 12 years old) € 3,50 groups beyond 25 people (these visits are announced, so contact us) € 3,00 children up to 5 years old: free
Boat trips and tours are something I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience Lake Como at its best. Whether you are visiting Lake Como for a day or staying longer, get on a boat and visit your favourite destinations. Mine are Varenna (Villa Cipressi, Villa Monastero and the Castle of Vezio and the Lovers walk right above the lake), Bellagio, Tremezzo (Villa Carlotta and its botanical gardens), Menaggio, Como and Isola Comacina (the only island of Lake Como).
Imbarcadero di Bellano
Boat trips and tours are something I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to experience Lake Como at its best. Whether you are visiting Lake Como for a day or staying longer, get on a boat and visit your favourite destinations. Mine are Varenna (Villa Cipressi, Villa Monastero and the Castle of Vezio and the Lovers walk right above the lake), Bellagio, Tremezzo (Villa Carlotta and its botanical gardens), Menaggio, Como and Isola Comacina (the only island of Lake Como).
Varenna's walk of Lovers is a short pedestrian path over water in Varenna, you can enjoy very romantic views of Lake Como, the surroundings mountains and of the small village of Varenna with its colourful houses at the foot of the cliff which is crowned at the top by the Castello di Vezio. This promenade attracts lovers from everywhere.
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Passeggiata Degli Innamorati Di Varenna
Largo Enzo Venini
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Varenna's walk of Lovers is a short pedestrian path over water in Varenna, you can enjoy very romantic views of Lake Como, the surroundings mountains and of the small village of Varenna with its colourful houses at the foot of the cliff which is crowned at the top by the Castello di Vezio. This promenade attracts lovers from everywhere.
The Castle of Vezio has been standing for a more than a thousand years at the centre of Lake Como, on a cliff overlooking Varenna. It is an ancient military outpost of early medieval origin built by the Lombard Queen Theodelinda to defend and control the lake and surrounding villages. The castle is situated in a militarily and commercially strategic location which dominates the entire centre of Lake Como and which is why it has been inhabited since the Iron Age. It was associated in the past with the town of Varenna and connected to it by two long walls that once surrounded it up to the lake shore, protecting the village and its people during the frequent wars and looting that shook the area during the Middle Ages. Partially restored in the mid-twentieth century, the castle today includes a lookout tower with a square base, accessible through a small drawbridge and visitable up to the summit, surrounded by quadrangular walls with partial angular tower. Surrounded by one of northernmost olive groves in the world thanks to the effects of temperature of the lake’s waters, the Castle, which normally can be visited from March to November, hosts temporary art exhibitions of various kinds in the garden and, within the tower, a permanent exhibition on Lariosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile that came to light for the first time in the world a few hundred meters from the Castle.  you can reach the Castle walking along Sentiero del Viandante or climbing up from Varenna.
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維齊奧城堡
Via del Castellano
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The Castle of Vezio has been standing for a more than a thousand years at the centre of Lake Como, on a cliff overlooking Varenna. It is an ancient military outpost of early medieval origin built by the Lombard Queen Theodelinda to defend and control the lake and surrounding villages. The castle is situated in a militarily and commercially strategic location which dominates the entire centre of Lake Como and which is why it has been inhabited since the Iron Age. It was associated in the past with the town of Varenna and connected to it by two long walls that once surrounded it up to the lake shore, protecting the village and its people during the frequent wars and looting that shook the area during the Middle Ages. Partially restored in the mid-twentieth century, the castle today includes a lookout tower with a square base, accessible through a small drawbridge and visitable up to the summit, surrounded by quadrangular walls with partial angular tower. Surrounded by one of northernmost olive groves in the world thanks to the effects of temperature of the lake’s waters, the Castle, which normally can be visited from March to November, hosts temporary art exhibitions of various kinds in the garden and, within the tower, a permanent exhibition on Lariosaurus, a prehistoric marine reptile that came to light for the first time in the world a few hundred meters from the Castle.  you can reach the Castle walking along Sentiero del Viandante or climbing up from Varenna.

Hiking

The wayfarer’s trail is an ancient route which runs along the eastern branch of Lake Como, from Abbadia Lariana to Colico for 45km. You can experience it in stages and discover natural and architectural beauties (i.e. churches, hamlets and farmsteads), enjoying the most amazing views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. The wayfarer’s trail is characterized by orange signs along the path.
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Sentiero del Viandante
Sentiero Del Viandante
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The wayfarer’s trail is an ancient route which runs along the eastern branch of Lake Como, from Abbadia Lariana to Colico for 45km. You can experience it in stages and discover natural and architectural beauties (i.e. churches, hamlets and farmsteads), enjoying the most amazing views of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. The wayfarer’s trail is characterized by orange signs along the path.

Grocery stores and supermarkets

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Eurospin
13 Via Taceno
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Conad City
12 Via Papa Giovanni XXIII
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