VARENNA A SYMBOL OF THE COMO LAKE
Varenna is located on the east coast of the Como lake, in front of the famous Bellagio. Both those villages share the fame of being two of the main symbols of the Como lake. You can visit Varenna within a few hours. It is distributed on the side of the mountain that descends sharply to the Como Lake shores.
The small bay of Varenna is a walkable treasure chest of colorful houses and small restaurants. A nice suspended walkway connects the harbor to the main center, and the steep steps lead to the upper center and the church.
"Varenna is magical, especially at sunset. Even if the bay is very small, it has a Dolce Vita charm. When I am lucky enough to take my friends to the Como Lake, I never miss the opportunity to visit Varenna and enjoy a nice aperitif or a dinner there.
If you have the opportunity to stop here at sunset in any season, the sun goes down between the peaks of Menaggio, enlightening the lake and coloring the village of Varenna"
Paolo
The best time to enjoy this small village’s charm is at sunset when the Menaggio perks are caressed by the sun and the water of the lake becomes red. A romantic time to share with your friends and loved ones, enjoying a nice lake fish dinner and a tasty glass of wine.
At the edge of the village, you can find the access to the Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero Italian gardens (with admission fee) framed by the mountain and the lake.
Varenna is the best boarding point to enjoy the main villages of the Como Lake – Bellagio, Maneggio, Cadennabia, etc. We suggest you to choose the 40-minute walk to reach the Vezio Castle’s ruins, an incredible viewpoint location of many falconry shows.
Varenna is also a great starting point for a trip on the lake on the ferry. You can also board your car to reach Bellagio or Cadenabbia.
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WHAT TO DO AND VISIT IN VARENNA AND IN THE NEARBY AREA
IN THE VILLAGE
1. Discover the hidden corners of the old town of Varenna.
2. Reach the panoramic castle of Vezio.
3. Enjoy a dinner or an aperitivo at the bay of Varenna.
4. Visit the beautiful garden of Villa Monastero.
5. Buy a ticket to the best villages of the Como lake, Boat service to Bellagio, Menaggio, Cadenabbia, Lenno, Tremezzo.
IN THE NEARBY AREA
1. Visit the best villages in the center of Lake Como, Bellagio, Menaggio, Cadenabbia, Tremezzo, Lenno.
2. Don't miss a trip to Comacina island.
3. Climb the walls of Monte Grona, Grigna and Grignetta.
4. Reach the abbey of San Pietro al Monte and the top of Monte Cornizzolo.
5. Ride to the famous Bellagio, through the Lariani Mountains and visit the Cycling Museum near the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo.
6. Don't miss a visit to Como and Brunate.
7. Walk through the flowery gardens of Villa Carlotta in Tremezzina.
8. Trekking along the Greenway of Lake Como.
9. Excursion to the Breglia mountains and to the panoramic Menaggio Refuge.
EXCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN VARENNA
INFO AND BOOKING
WHERE TO SLEEP IN VARENNA - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS
Varenna offers few hotels and a number of holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in others villages of the lake.
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HOW TO GET TO VARENNA
Varenna is connected to Lecco and Colico by bus and train and by boat to Como.
FLIGHT CONNECTIONS: Check here for your flight on:
MXP - Milan Malpensa airport 1,30h
LIN - Milan Linate airport 1,00h
BGY - Milan Bergamo airport 1,00h
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