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...
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...
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...
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...
recommended by Simon Heptinstall
A winding road makes a complete waterside circuit of the most beautiful Italian lake, Como.
6. 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...
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:...
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...
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...
10. 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...
11. 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...
12. 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...
13. 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...
recommended by Carol King
The largest inhabited lake island in Europe, Lake Iseo’s Monte...
