Category Archives: Lake

Canottieri Lario – Making a Media Storm

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

If rowing was as popular as football then Como would be at the top of Seria A! Positioned third in national rankings last year, Como’s Canottieri Lario is on a roll making its own media storm. But let’s step back … Continue reading →

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Elegance at Villa D’Este

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

Today is the start of the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. This is an annual gathering of vintage cars and motorbikes along with their owners and admirers. In most previous years this event has mainly taken place within the grounds of … Continue reading →

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Liberating the Lakefront – Como Recovers Its Greatest Asset

Posted on May 18, 2017 by

For residents and tourists alike, Como’s greatest asset must be its magnificent lakefront with its views north to Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Torno and to the summit of Mount Bisbino – so why has access to a large tract of it been … Continue reading →

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Strada Regia – From Torno to Pognana

Posted on April 13, 2017 by

This post has now been moved to Recreation, Walks, Strada Regia – From Torno to Pognana  

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Como to Torno Revisited

Posted on March 28, 2017 by

This post has now been moved to Recreation, Walks, Como to Torno Revisited  

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Uncover Your Karma in Como

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Ayurveda, Yoga, meditation, mindfulness and more – welcome to the world of wellness for English-speakers here in Como. As from 1st April there will be a series of monthly pop-up wellness weekends – with totally flexible levels of participation – … Continue reading →

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Como’s Cultural Highlight of the Year – ‘Noir in Festival’

Posted on December 8, 2016 by

This time the hyperbole is all mine – the annual celebration of crime and mystery film and literature known as ‘Noir in Festival’ has moved from Courmayeur to Como and Milan. Courmayeur’s loss is definitely our gain since over the … Continue reading →

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Christmas @Como

Posted on December 5, 2016 by

The Christmas lights are on, the Christmas market is open, shoppers are out in force and from this  Thursday –  the day of the Immaculate Conception – the holiday season starts in earnest. Read on for a panoramic view of … Continue reading →

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Como – The City of Light and the 8208 Lighting Design Festival.

Posted on November 12, 2016 by

  As days shorten, Como’s fascination with urban art installations focuses on the use of new lighting technologies – as evidenced from now until November 27th in the 8208 Lighting Design Festival. The festival takes the 8208 of its title … Continue reading →

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Como’s Lacustrial Musical Medley

Posted on July 3, 2016 by

There are so many musical events taking place over the next two months in and around Como. Use Como Companion’s calendar to see exactly when, where and what is on offer. We collate details of most of the musical festivals, … Continue reading →

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