Once favored by the upper-crust of milanese society, Bellagio (beh-LA-jee-yo; pop. 3000, in summer 6000) is one of the loveliest—and certainly the most heavily visited—of the central lake towns. While the tiny town center is generally crowded with tourists, a trip to the grounds of the Villa Melzi allows visitors to stretch their legs in the peaceful splendor of carefully manicured nature. Its name is a compound of bello (beautiful) and agio (comfort); fittingly, the town is filled with lakeside promenades, sidewalk cafes, and shaded streets.
The best way to reach Bellagio is by ferry. The ferry next to the biglietteria in P. Mazzini serves people, while the one across the port also serves cars. Ferries depart to most lake towns, including ...more
Expect higher rates in Bellagio than in other lake towns. Albergo Giardinetto , V. Roncati 12, off P. della Chiesa, is by far the best deal in town, with simple rooms overlooking beautiful gardens ...more
Far Out, Salita Mella 4, has live jazz every night at 9pm. Well-dressed couples come here for their mixed-drink fix. (☎ 031 95 17 43; www.farout.it. Primi €6-12. Secondi €10-17.50. Cover &euro ...more
The 17th-century Villa Serbelloni (not to be confused with the stately, five-star Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni down the hill) offers spectacular views from the fortifications on the promontory and a ...more
Central Lake Como is known for its grandiose villas, a testament to the luxurious Como of days past. Reputed to be the lake’s most gorgeous, Villa del Balbianello in Lenno, originally a Franciscan ...more
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