Lake Como is a popular tourist destination in northern Italy. Menaggio lies on the western branch of the lake and is a bit less known than the lake towns Bellagio and Varenna. I visited Lake Como for 5 days in the middle of July and stayed in Menaggio. I thought Menaggio was a perfect base during our trip exploring the lake.Take boat tours, explore villas, eat, chill, repeat. The ferries are the best way to get around. Bellagio is a crowded tourism center of Lake Como, with souvenir stores, etc. Varenna is the main town in the area, and you can take a ferry boat ride to almost any point of interest from there. Answer 1 of 6: We have booked a 5 day holiday in Pognana Lario based on comments/reviews on Trip Advisor. I have been reading on swimming in Lake Como and it appears that it is not safe in that region due to pollution. However, most of the postings are older Get away from the crowds on land and discover the quieter side of Lake Como on this private sailing adventure. Set sail from Bellagio on an elegant 8.5m-long boat to admire the attractions along the shoreline, including Villa del Balbianello, Villa Melzi, and Villa Carlotta. Sail alongside Comacina Island and drop anchor to dive into the crystal clear waters of the lake or relax on board with
1 day ago ยท Yes, you can go swimming in Varenna. The town has several public beaches where you can relax and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters of Lake Como. Some of the popular beaches include Lido di Varenna and Spiaggetta di Riva Grande. Just remember to follow any safety guidelines and restrictions that may be in place. 7.
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