It is long and narrow, and has the appearance of a mighty river winding among the mountains and the forests’. In 1818 Percy Bysshe Shelley, one of the major English Romantic poets wrote : ‘This lake exceeds anything I ever beheld in beauty, with the exception of the arbutus islands of Killarney. Lake Como is home to sailing, windsurfing and kite-surfing.

What we did was the road trip around Lago di Como – we wanted to see everything ourselves, and it was totally worth it, as every village has something unique to offer. The only thing what is missing are the beaches, but I assume this would not be your goal while choosing Como as your next destination. In 2014 The Huffington Post named Como the most beautiful lake in the world for its magnificent views, prestigious villas and picture-square villages. It has countless villas and palaces, such as famous Villa Balbianello. Lake Como has been a popular retreat for aristocrats and wealthy people since Roman times, and a very popular tourist attraction with many artistic and cultural gems. In fact, ‘Casino Royale’ was shot in Lago di Como – just in front of Villa Balbianello, one of the major tourist attractions in 146 km-Lago di Como area.

I immediately thought it looks like a scene from James Bond movie. I saw Torno, one of the villages, from the high way and immediately though this is the place I want to spend my holiday in.Įverything appeared to be as beautiful as I imagined it to be. I think my desire to visit Lago di Como emerged during our great come back from the French Alps in March 2015.

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