Italian Lake Resorts
1. Como
recommended by Paola Pane
Como is a pleasant town, located on the south-western branch of the upside-down “Y” shaped lake. Como combines culture, commerce and industry, and it is worldwide famous for the production of silk. The...
recommended by Paola Pane
Bellagio is one of the most charming of the resorts located at the centre of the upside down “Y” shaped Lake Como. The historical centre is very pleasant and beautiful villas worth mentioning are: Villa Serbelloni,...
recommended by Paola Pane
Varenna is a peaceful and small resort on Lake Como, structured in the Roman period, with a medieval village and castle (Castello de Vezio), from where you can enjoy views over the lake. There are also two beautiful 19th...
recommended by Paola Pane
Menaggio is a popular holiday destination, located on the western shore of Lake Como. It’s a commercial and services centre, very well connected with efficient transportation. Notable villas here are Villa Mylius and...
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
A winding road makes a complete waterside circuit of the most beautiful Italian lake, Como. Car companies often launch new cars at luxury hotels...
recommended by The Weekender
Lugano is for many a perfect resort, sitting on the edge of a lake so large it resembles the sea, but with mountains across the sparkling water. The main business is banks (there are nearly 100 of them) but...
7. Lake Garda
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The largest of northern Italy's great lakes is in a world of its own. With a balmy microclimate - there are cypresses and vines, olive trees and citrus groves - it's like a little sea, with little ports,...
recommended by Paola Pane
Desenzano del Garda is a modern and busy town founded in the Roman era. Because of its geographical position, it’s more than a holiday destination: located at the south west tip of Lake Garda, it’s the departing...
recommended by Paola Pane
At the northern edge of Lake Garda, Riva del Garda is a pleasant tourist destination. The Rocca fortress and museum dominates the waterfront. It is pleasant to stroll in the lakeside area and enjoy the romantic public...
recommended by Paola Pane
On the western shore of Lake Garda, there is pleasant tourist resort: Gardone Riviera, divided into Gardone di Sotto (Lower Gardone) where the botanical gardens and the neo-classic Villa Alba are, and the Gardone di...
11. Sirmione (Garda)
recommended by Paola Pane
On the southern shores of Lake Garda is the popular holiday destination of Sirmione. It’s reachable easily by bus from Verona or Brescia (which are the closest airports), and by ferry or bus from Peschiera or Desenzano...
12. Salò (Garda)
recommended by Carol King
Perhaps most famous as the capital of Benito Mussolini’s Republic of Salò during World War II, Salò on Lake Garda was far more attractive than I imagined given such a notorious past. ...
13. Lake Iseo
recommended by Carol King
When people think of the Italian Lakes, Lake Como and Lake Garda immediately come to mind, few will think of Lake Iseo that is situated between the two. That’s a shame because a visit to the lake is...
14. Pisogne (Iseo)
recommended by Carol King
The town of Pisogne lies on the northern tip of Italy’s Lake Iseo. The views from 1.5 km long Lunolago across the lake alone make it worth a trip, but the town has other delights to offer...
recommended by Carol King
The largest inhabited lake island in Europe, Lake Iseo’s Monte Isola is a place to get away from it all.
