When we hear the word - the beach, in the head arises one established association - sea, sand and relax. But who says the sea has a monopoly on vacation? Often the lakes attract no less than the sea, and in some cases even more tourists than the seaside. Como Lake can be attributed to this.
Some general information about Como Lake. It is located in Italy (Lombardy), total area - 146 km², the maximum depth is 425 meters.
The coast of Como Lake is a real find for lovers of clean turquoise water and magnificent scenery.
There are predominantly pebbly beaches, that which primarily situated within the settlements. Perhaps that is why Como Lake is popular among travelers who prefer relaxation and travelers visiting the beach with their pets. However, and other groups of travelers may also like this place. We have even prepared for you several collections to explore the beaches of Como Lake - Spiaggia de Caloso, Spiaggia Villa Osio, Lido Menaggio, Spiaggia bar rapa nui, Spiaggia La Punta
The coastline of Como Lake is mostly straight, but the absence of winding shapes is compensated by the abundance of natural vegetation that is often present in the region. This vegetation creates a natural shadow that protects vacationers from the sun’s heat on hot days. These can be either rare trees or even dense forest areas, and it is important to be able to find them.
There are no secluded beaches here. So if you are looking beach holidays outside the hustle and bustle of the city, the coast of Como Lake is probably not your option.
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Planning a beach holiday, most travelers imagine a beautiful clean and uncrowded beach. The latter during high season, may be unreal. However, sometimes it is possible to find exceptions.
The coast of Como Lake is very popular with holidaymakers, so most beaches in season have a high level of occupancy. But this does not mean that there is no less crowded beaches. Such beaches still exist, but there are not so many - about 20. Check selection.
The key popular activity for beach recreation is, of course, swimming. For such activity Como Lake has the following features:
This beach in Como is a great place to cool off in the heat. You have to wear a swimming cap in the pool, so we opted for the lake instead, which was perfect for a quick dip. It wasn't too busy and the staff were friendly. Plus, the drinks were reasonably priced.
This is a great spot to escape the more crowded areas of Como Lake. I highly recommend trying the panino Legnone - the quality of the bread is top-notch. Kayaking is also a great option here, as it's only 7 euros per hour and you can easily reach Menaggio, Tremezzo, or Belaggio. Plus, I was even greeted by some friendly ducks!
This beach offers a stunning view of Lecco, as well as the Grigna and Resegone mountains. The sunset here is especially picturesque.
Villa Margherita is just a stone's throw away from a spacious and expansive beach, which is completely free to access.