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Lake Como: Lezzeno or Menaggio w/car

Hi there. First time trip to Lake Como for 3 nights with my wife in mid-August.

We currently have an airbnb in Lezzeno and Menaggio and are trying to decide which is a better base for our trip. What do you suggest?

We would like to explore some of the gardens on Lake Como, take a boat out one of the days, enjoy great views, walk around cobblestone/beautiful streets, maybe do an easy hike, and eat great food. Ideally minimize tourist traps.

I also am unsure how easy it is getting around once the ferries stop for the day (not sure if we’ll want to take the car to restaurants at night, etc.).

Any thoughts are greatly appreciation and also if you have authentic restaurant recs.

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My husband and I have stayed at a holiday rental apartment in Lezzeno several times and just love it. It is a quick drive to Bellagio, and if your accommodation is in the center of town you can walk to the ferry, restaurants and boat rental
We like the view from this side of the lake better than the Menaggionside
I hope you love it as much as we do