Hop on a ferry to reach this picturesque town, which boasts scenic views from the centre of Lake Como.
Enjoy Italian classics
Indulge in pizza, pasta, and gelato to your heart's content - you're in Italy, it would be rude not to.
Visit Villa Melzi
The villa hosts vast flower-filled gardens, which are open between March and October.
Criss-cross the lake
Lake Como’s regular ferries are by far the most picturesque way to get around, plus you can hop on and off at lots of different lakeside towns.
Dress to impress
Italians are notoriously stylish, and Lake Como is one of the chicest places in the country. Be sure to pack some of your favourite glad rags and join in.
Take a hike
There are many lakeside trails, but one of the prettiest is the Greenway Walk, a 10.5-kilometre signposted stretch from Colonno to Griante, with wonderful views at every turn.