Category Archives: Itineraries

Lake Como’s Beaches ‘Excellent’ – and that’s official!

Posted on July 5, 2018 by

Lake Como’s Beaches ‘Excellent’ – and that’s official! A guide to the classification of beaches around Como. Continue reading →

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E-Biking Food Tour in Bellagio – All Gain, No Pain

Posted on June 13, 2018 by

E-Biking Food Tour – All Gain, No Pain – finding Bellagio’s hidden corners thanks to @lakecomofoodtours Continue reading →

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Parco Spino Verde: Walking the Border back to Como

Posted on May 20, 2018 by

Parco Spino Verde: Walking the Border back to Como. Above Pare, Cavallasca and San Fermo returning to Como down the Valfresca. Continue reading →

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San Donato to Camnago Volta: Opening up a Circular Route to and from Como

Posted on May 3, 2018 by

The recent opening up of a section of footpath from Garzola to Camnago now makes it possible to follow a circular route taking in the Sanctuary of San Donato and the Cosia Valley. Continue reading →

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Going Slow on Lake Como

Posted on April 19, 2018 by

What is Slow Tourism and what are some of its options on Lake Como – in support of AMADO’s initiative Primavera di Mobilita Dolce. Continue reading →

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San Fermo to Como – in the footsteps of Garibaldi

Posted on March 17, 2018 by

A walk in the footsteps of Garibaldi taking you from the battle site at the Sanctuary of San Fermo down the Valfresco into Como to commemorate Unita d’Italia Day, March 17th Continue reading →

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Lords and Ladies of Misrule at Schignano

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

Schignano Carnival is unique, anarchic and genuine with a cast of characters that make it true street theatre. Continue reading →

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Walking the Lario Triangle From Asso to Nesso

Posted on January 27, 2018 by

In the steps of Don Banfi – Asso to Nesso by foot via the Muro di Sormano. Continue reading →

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Civiglio to Civiglio – A Circular Walk on the Slopes of Mount Uccellera

Posted on December 6, 2017 by

This post has now been moved to Civiglio to Civiglio: A Circular Walk on the Slopes of Mount Uccellera

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Cantù – The Good, (The Bad) and The Beautiful

Posted on November 15, 2017 by

Cantù is famous for its master craftsmen and its long tradition of artisan furnishings and cabinet making.  It is the spiritual home of the Brianza-based  furniture industry yet, at only 10 kilometres from Como, remains off the main tourist map. … Continue reading →

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