Hotel il Portichetto
The perfect hotel to enjoy a holiday on Lake Como
Places to know on Lake Como
Castello di Vezio
In the center of Lake Como, on the promontory overlooking Varenna, the Vezio Castle has stood for more than a thousand years, an ancient military outpost of late medieval origins built to defend and control the lake and the surrounding villages by the Lombard queen Teodolinda .
Sentiero del Viandante
An ancient mule track of Roman origins, along the wayfarer's path you will be able to admire rural houses, old mills, breathtaking views of Lake Como. From Vezio it is possible to reach Varenna along this mule track or Bellano.
Villa Cipressi
A botanical garden rich in biodiversity. A journey through scents and magical sensations that transforms the journey through the botanical garden into a design project created with native plants that have accompanied the history of the park over time.
Villa Monastero
Villa Monastero is surrounded by a garden with numerous rare botanical species. The Garden, being laid out in terraces, has been structured over the years according to different patterns while maintaining a recurring main theme.
Orrido waterfalls
In Bellano, in addition to the characteristic village, it is possible to visit the ravine: a natural gorge formed over the centuries by the running waters of the Pioverna, digging gigantic potholes and suggestive caves.
Lake Como by boat
Public boat
Boats depart from Varenna that allow you to explore Lake Como. It is possible to purchase a day ticket to reach and visit towns such as Bellagio, Menaggio, Tremezzo and Lenno.
Boat rental
One of the most fun activities to explore Lake Como? Rent a boat (40 hp) and explore the wonderful shores of the lake, take a swim and have fun with your family.
Kayak and SUP
In Varenna it is possible to rent single and double kayaks to explore Lake Como in complete tranquility. In addition to the single kayak, it is possible to rent a double kayak or a SUP.
Taxi boat
An unforgettable experience aboard an elegant Venetian taxi. A tour on Lake Como to admire enchanting and prestigious landscapes and villas.
Lake Como Villas
Villa Melzi
The gardens of Villa Melzi stand out from the other historic parks of Lake Como, not only for their landscape characteristics. A must when visiting Bellagio.
Villa Carlotta
Villa Carlotta is a place of rare beauty: here masterpieces of nature and human ingenuity coexist harmoniously in 70,000 m2 of gardens and museum structures.
Villa Balbianello
Splendid villa located on an enchanting promontory, in the center of Lake Como. Inside the museum which collects finds from the exploration of Count Guido Monzino, the last owner.
Villa Serbelloni park
The park of Villa Serbelloni is located on the steep promontory that separates the two branches of the lake, where, according to tradition, Pliny the Younger owned a villa called Tragoedia.
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