Menaggio Overview

Menaggio (meh-NA-jee-yo; pop. 3200) is home to terra-cotta rooftops and stunning scenery. Travelers have recently caught on, though Menaggio is somehow less overwhelmed by tourists than other lakeside towns, while offering an equal number of sites and conveniences. Menaggio’s beauty, central location, cheap accommodations, and excellent ferry connections make it the perfect base for exploring any part of Lake Como or the nearby mountains.

• Transportation and Practical Information

SPT buses (☎ 0344 32 118) leave from the waterfront stop in front of P. Garibaldi. The C12 serves Lugano (1hr., 11 per day 6:02am-5:34pm, €4.30) and the C10 serves Como (1hr., 17 per day 5:20am-7 ...more

• Accommodations and Restaurants

With the recent closing of Menaggio’s one youth hostel, Menaggio’s budget accommodations have taken a hit, though you’ll still find cheaper digs here than in many of the other lakeside ...more

• Sights and Activities

The only sandy beach in Menaggio is toward the campground, near the end of V. Benedetto Castelli and past the miniature golf course. This large beach club has a sand-side soccer field, a pool, a bar ...more

• Nightlife

While Menaggio is in many ways an early to bed, early to rise town, a few nightlife options are available for those looking to burn the midnight oil. The provocatively named T Pub Chic and Freak, V ...more