Exploring the Lakes II.
Among the most beautiful corners of Italy and the whole Alps is definitely Lake Como. Its water is lined by mountains, in summer the water temperature warms up as in the Mediterranean. Go here for a long weekend with the whole family. Change the sea this year for a lake and you will not regret it, but you will want to come back here. The surroundings of the lake and beautiful nature will gain you with its unrestrained beauty, the coast is rugged, you will be surrounded by beautiful subtropical flora.
Bellagio is the location where the two arms of the lake diverge, offering impressive views of much of the lake and the surrounding mountains. If you head here in early summer, you will see the beautiful contrast of the blooming waterfront promenade and the still-life of snow-capped mountains.
You can also visit the Villa Melzi garden with many kinds of exotic trees and flowers, but you will also find statues of ancient deities and art balustrades.
You can go to Bellagio by boat, the water route will unlike the earthly one opens a new view of the surrounding area. A boat trip will take you from Menaggio, via Bellagio to Varenna and back.
Varenna is the most beautiful city on the eastern side of Lake Como. In Varenna also visit the famous botanical garden, then take a shady rocky path to the ruins of Vezio Castle towering on a rocky outcrop above Varenna.
The highest mountain above the surface of Lake Como - Lonte Legnone (2609 meters above sea level) impresses with its majesty.
Lake Como also has peaceful surroundings with a pebble or grassy beach, located in Laghetto di Piona.
A nice sandy beach is located in Lierna in the south of the lake.
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