Lake Como

Thanks to its ancient and natural beauty, Lake Como is becoming one of Italy's most coveted destinations, thanks to its landscapes, history, and culture. However, this does not mean its charm has gone unnoticed until now—quite the opposite! Since Roman times, it has hosted the wealthy and aristocratic, and its popularity has been continually growing, earning it the title of the most beautiful lake in the world in 2014 by the Huffington Post, thanks to its enviable microclimate and its surroundings dotted with prestigious villas. Its landscapes are so enchanting that they served as the backdrop for the love story of Renzo and Lucia in Alessandro Manzoni's famous novel The Betrothed

“Quel ramo del lago di Como, che volge a mezzogiorno, tra due catene non interrotte di monti, tutto a seni e a golfi, a seconda dello sporgere e del rientrare di quelli, vien, quasi a un tratto a ristringersi, e a prender corso e figura di fiume, tra un promontorio a destra, e un’ampia costiera dall’altra parte; e il ponte, che ivi congiunge le due rive, par che renda ancor più sensibile all’occhio questa trasformazione, e segni il punto in cui il lago cessa, e l’Adda ricomincia, per ripigliar poi il nome di lago dove le rive, allontanandosi di nuovo, lascian l’acqua distendersi e rallentarsi in nuovi golfi e in nuovi seni.”

Whether visited in summer or winter, the Lake Como area offers activities suitable for every season, charming villages, ancient traditions, and a rich culinary culture to discover. Thanks to these qualities, the lake is a comprehensive and suitable destination for everyone.