I'm am going through my photos and I'm overwhelmed....I can't believe the amount of things we crammed into 6 weeks! We were a busy family, that's for sure!
So, here's a quick post about two of the most famous towns on Lake Como. Bellagio is infamous of course...the movies have made this place glamourous. It truly is a lovely little town...lots of little alleys to take you up and down. Restaurants and shops tucked here and there. The town is small, and it doesn't take long to see the whole of it. Unless of course, you stop at all the shops along the way! (or for a glass...ok, bottle...of wine) We found an amazing little wine bar tucked away along one alley...floor to ceiling wine and beautiful stone. The wine was fabulous with a side of salty Italian cheese and prosciutto. I had been to Bellagio once before with the hubby on our one year anniversary trip. We had a blast wandering around. This time, I had so much fun with my girls...we sat outside at a little cafe where they ate a delicious risotto and mommy sipped white wine and used the cafe wifi to message daddy...then we'd stop for gelato and wind our way back to the docks to catch the ferry home.
Visiting Varenna was just as beautiful. Personally, I think the view of Varenna from the water is the most stunning on the whole lake. The colorful houses, the church, the flowers...stunning.
When the girls and I first went, I had no idea where I was going. I assumed it would have a piazza near the water like Mennagio. So, we when got off the ferry...well, we just started walking. We found our way along the road and then through back alleys and ended up in the piazza. Which is not located near the water. But it was a beautiful area with large trees and a stunning old church. After some water and gelato we headed off again. We cam upon a path that led us along the water and past quaint little restaurants. We picked one, parked ourselves outside, and sat down to enjoy a lakeside lunch. It's beyond peaceful. We went back twice more with my mom and stepdad and when the hubby got there. Each time we ate somewhere new...but always near the water.
It made for such fun times...just hopping on the ferry in the morning...a 20 minute ride across the lake and then just getting lost in the narrow paths throughout the towns. Can't wait to go back...
So, here's a quick post about two of the most famous towns on Lake Como. Bellagio is infamous of course...the movies have made this place glamourous. It truly is a lovely little town...lots of little alleys to take you up and down. Restaurants and shops tucked here and there. The town is small, and it doesn't take long to see the whole of it. Unless of course, you stop at all the shops along the way! (or for a glass...ok, bottle...of wine) We found an amazing little wine bar tucked away along one alley...floor to ceiling wine and beautiful stone. The wine was fabulous with a side of salty Italian cheese and prosciutto. I had been to Bellagio once before with the hubby on our one year anniversary trip. We had a blast wandering around. This time, I had so much fun with my girls...we sat outside at a little cafe where they ate a delicious risotto and mommy sipped white wine and used the cafe wifi to message daddy...then we'd stop for gelato and wind our way back to the docks to catch the ferry home.
Visiting Varenna was just as beautiful. Personally, I think the view of Varenna from the water is the most stunning on the whole lake. The colorful houses, the church, the flowers...stunning.
It made for such fun times...just hopping on the ferry in the morning...a 20 minute ride across the lake and then just getting lost in the narrow paths throughout the towns. Can't wait to go back...
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Love your descriptions of Bellagio and Varenna. I am taking my daughter(18 years old) to Lake Como in June-we are staying for 3 nights. Would you recommend staying in Bellagio or Varenna? We aren't big shoppers...just love good food, walking and beautiful scenery.
Hi Alyssa! So glad you enjoy the blog post! I would recommend Bellagio. Its going to be more expensive but its much more quaint than Varenna. Varenna is sort of split up between the main square and the restaurants along the water. You could also stay across the lake in the town of Menaggio. Has a gorgeous public square and prices are cheaper. There's a ferry boat that runs between the three towns all day long. I've stayed in Menaggio twice now and loved every moment of it. :) Plus there's a public pool if you want to catch some sun. You two should also rent a boat and take it for a ride around the lake...its SO fun! :) You can read more about Menaggio here: http://takinamagiccarpetride.blogspot.com/2012/09/welcome-to-lake-como-italy.html
please feel free to email me if you want any more help or recommendations. :) happy to help! :)
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Hi Alyssa! So glad you enjoy the blog post! I would recommend Bellagio. Its going to be more expensive but its much more quaint than Varenna. Varenna is sort of split up between the main square and the restaurants along the water. You could also stay across the lake in the town of Menaggio. Has a gorgeous public square and prices are cheaper. There's a ferry boat that runs between the three towns all day long. I've stayed in Menaggio twice now and loved every moment of it. :) Plus there's a public pool if you want to catch some sun. You two should also rent a boat and take it for a ride around the lake...its SO fun! :) You can read more about Menaggio here: http://takinamagiccarpetride.blogspot.com/2012/09/welcome-to-lake-como-italy.html
please feel free to email me if you want any more help or recommendations. :) happy to help! :)
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