Tag Archives: Moltrasio

Moltrasio: The Power of Civic Pride

Posted on April 14, 2022 by comocompanion

Moltrasio, 10 kms from Como, is well worth a visit and the volunteers of the local Pro Moltrasio association have worked hard to ensure you get the best of what the town has to offer. Continue reading →

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Carate Urio to Moltrasio via Rifugio Bugone

Posted on February 20, 2021 by comocompanion

Carate Urio to Moltrasio via Rifugio Bugone. This walk, from lakeside to the crest of the mountains on the Via dei Monti Lariani and then down, is rewarding but not for the fainthearted. It takes you by 2 refuges where good mountain food is available. Continue reading →

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Swimability 2020: ‘Excellent’ Lake Bathing

Posted on July 8, 2020 by comocompanion

Swimability 2020: ‘Excellent’ Lake Bathing. The season is starting late and I had feared that lockdown may have impacted pollution of the lake’s water – but all is well and most beaches have excellent clean results. Continue reading →

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Lake Como’s Moltrasio Trunk Murder

Posted on November 7, 2019 by comocompanion

Lake Como’s Moltrasio Trunk Murder – a vintage crime of passion during a honeymoon that turned sour. Continue reading →

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Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water

Posted on May 22, 2019 by comocompanion

Swimability 2019: Lake Como’s Clean Water. Looking down into the clear waters of the lake on a warm summer’s day invokes the desire to jump in and swim! But can we be sure the water is safe for swimming? Continue reading →

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Como’s Famous Daughters: Giuditta Pasta

Posted on March 9, 2019 by comocompanion

Como’s Famous Daughters: Giuditta Pasta – for International Women’s Day, a reminder of Como’s Diva with an international reputation! Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 5, 2018 by comocompanion

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

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Como’s Artistic Tradition – A Pan-European Legacy: Maestri Comacini

Posted on May 10, 2018 by comocompanion

Como’s Artistic Tradition – Maestri Comacini, Romanesque architecture and amazing stone carving from Insubria across Europe Continue reading →

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From Liberation Day to May Day

Posted on April 26, 2017 by comocompanion

April 25th was Liberation Day in Italy – a public holiday to honour the signing of the Armistice in Rome 72 years ago. This brought an end to the Nazifascist regime in Northern Italy. It is a day of commemoration … Continue reading →

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