Lakeside Relaxation Day at Lake Como
Lake Como, Italy
About This Activity
Reserve one day at Lake Como for pure lakeside recovery. The Lido di Bellagio has a public beach area and rents paddleboards and kayaks by the hour (€15-20). Alternatively, the Villa Melzi gardens in Bellagio (€8) are lush lakeside grounds with camellias, azaleas, and sculptures — perfect for a morning walk at a slow pace. Afternoon aperitivo at a canalside bar in Varenna with the Lecco branch of the lake framed by mountains costs about €8 for a Campari spritz.
Seasonal note: Swimming season June-September; spring camellias and autumn fog are equally atmospheric
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Best 14 Days in Italy
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — History
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Temples & Shrines
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Romantic
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Nature
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
Best 14 Days in Italy — Wellness & Spas
Rome → Florence → Venice → Sorrento → Capri → Positano → Milan → Cinque Terre → Tuscany → Lake Como
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Private Car Lake Como to Milan
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