Stay in Varenna.
I was told this by several travelers here, and I did it.
They were right. The location is perfect. One hour train ride from Milan.
We are staying in Villa Torretta and it's wonderful. Location Location Location.
The town is quaint, but offers all one needs to enjoy a Holliday.
Ferries are prompt and plentiful, taking you to all the other towns on the lake.
I say YES to Varenna
Posted by
Austin TX after living in Boulder CO for 25 years
1175 posts
Good ! It IS lovely there ! Glad you are having a great time !
Posted by
west Chester, PA
372 posts
David,
Last year we also stayed in Villa Torretta and it was fabulous. The room and bathrooms were very spacious, clean and quiet. The balcony gave us a beautiful view of the lake. Enjoy!
Posted by
California 🦋
5301 posts
Hi David,
Enjoy your time in Varenna! We loved it too!
Just curious... Was the weather report correct?
Posted by
San Diego
1540 posts
You can buy a 1 day ferry pass and ride the ferry do different villages around the lake, get off, walk around..... enjoy the village/town. Then hope on another ferry and off you go.
We had a lovely day riding round to several different towns.
We were staying in Varenna.
Enjoy !!!
Posted by
Missouri, USA and Essex, UK.
1073 posts
Yes, so excited to be going to Varenna this summer even if it is for just one night (which I know is not going to be long enough). We are coming from two weeks in Switzerland and heading back to Zurich via Bernina Express route. I am so looking forward to our short stop here.
Posted by
Vernon, Canada
32402 posts
David,
I agree, Varenna is a great location for touring Lake Como. As it happens, it was one of the stops featured on The Amazing Race last night.
Hope you have a wonderful time there!
Posted by
Pleasant Hill, CA, USA
473 posts
If anyone watches the Amazing Race, last Thursday's show was in Varenna and Milano. They had a challenge at the old castle above town. My wife and I are staying at the Hotel du Lac in June. It was fun to see how beautiful the area is. Can't wait for our trip. You can watch online past episodes.