Perhaps it’s obvious to say, but the main reason you should visit Lake Como is for its beauty. Let us suggest you a trip to discover Lake Como.
We’ve all seen travel magazines and tv shows featuring beautiful villas and gardens, luxury hotels with silk linens and shimmering turquoise swimming pools. We’ve seen the paparazzi photos of George Clooney and his celebrity friends at his private residence, Villa Oleandra. Wedding magazines show us romantic portraits of brides arriving at their reception in vintage motorboats. Photos of charming little villages with colorful houses pop up on our social media feeds. It all seems too good to be true.
Is Lake Como Really THAT beautiful?
National Geographic Magazine explains, “Thousands and thousands of years ago, glaciers carved the peaks and valleys of the Alps. Those same glaciers formed the pre-Alpine lakes of the Lombard region some 30 miles (48 kilometers) north of Milan. Scenic Lake Como, with its deep blue waters, has long been known as the looking glass of Venus.”
Unique Experiences
Traditional foods like Lavarello con Polenta and Risotto al Pesce Persico as well as locally produced olive oils and wines are unique to the Lario (Lake Como) region.
The culture and people make a visit to Lake Como a truly unforgettable experience. We have special traditions and customs that are celebrated year after year. If you get the chance to join in on one of these special events you will surely go home with a story to tell!
Experience These Events at Lake Como
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The Camellias in Bloom
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Sailing Competitions – Regate
Most towns have a yacht club or sculling team and from May to October the lake is speckled with beautiful white sails and lean rowers slicing the water. Bellano, Domaso, Colico, Como, Lecco and Mandello del Lario hold important national and international competitions throughout the season.
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Sagra di San Giovanni – Fireworks show over Isola Comacina
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The Lucia Regatta – Regata di Lucie
Unique to Lake Como, La barca di Lucia, the Lucia boat, once a common fisherman’s boat and used as everyday transportation by the inhabitants of Lake Como. The name comes from Alessandro Manzoni’s romantic tragedy, I Promessi Sposi, The Betrothed in the chapter Addio ai Monti, Farewell to the mountains where the main character, Lucia leaves her town to escape the evil lord. It is made of wood and is easily recognized by its three wooden arches. There are no motors or sails, they must be rowed from a standing position. Races are usually held in July.
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The Bellagio & Lake Como Music Festival
There is no better location for classic music and elegance than Lake Como. From June to September at sophisticated locations such as the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio and the exclusive garden of Villa Monastero in Varenna, the notes of Liszt, Verdi, Wagner, and Toscanini fill the air. Master classes, seminars and cultural excursions are also on the program.
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Vintage Car Parade
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La Vendemmia and Wine Cellar Festival
Lake Como neighbors wine country, the valley of Valtellina where wine cultivation is abundant. Late August to early September is the wine harvesting festival. Some producers hold picking and stomping parties. In October, in the medieval town of Morbegno, wine cellars are open to the public offering wine and cheese tastings. It’s a lovely way to see the town and try the local delicacies.
It would be a pleasure to accompany you to any of the above events. We would be happy to make arraignments for you and your family! Contact us for inquiries.
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