The "pearl of the lake", with stepped lanes and lakefront promenades.
Address: Bellagio, Como
Bellagio sits at the tip of the peninsula where Lake Como divides into its three branches, giving it views in every direction. Wealthy families have built villas here since Roman times.
Its stepped cobbled lanes are lined with silk shops and cafés. The gardens of Villa Melzi, along the lakeshore, and Villa Serbelloni on the hill above are highlights.
April to October; azaleas bloom in April–May.
Morning, before day-trippers.
Many hotels and some ferries close.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
Train to Varenna or Como, then a ferry.
Yes, it is the lake's most famous village.
Yes, but staying a night is more relaxing.
