{"id":7420,"date":"2022-04-30T13:58:09","date_gmt":"2022-04-30T12:58:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visit-varenna-at-lake-como-italy\/"},"modified":"2026-02-27T17:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T15:54:47","slug":"varenna-lac-come","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/","title":{"rendered":"Visiting Varenna on Lake Como: our favourites"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wondering <strong>what to see and do in Varenna<\/strong>? You&#8217;ve come to the right place.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It&#8217;s our favorite village on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visiter-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2492\">Lake Como<\/a>. We loved wandering through the pretty, colorful streets of the historic center and strolling along the lakefront.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below, we give you all the <strong>information<\/strong> you need to prepare your future stay, where to sleep and our points of interest <strong>on our map<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Sommaire d\u00e9taill\u00e9<\/span>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#What_to_do_in_Varenna\" >What to do in Varenna?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Visit_the_old_town\" >Visit the old town<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Villa_Monastero_and_its_gardens\" >Villa Monastero and its gardens<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Degli_Innamorati_di_Varenna%E2%80%9D_hanging_cornice\" >Degli Innamorati di Varenna&#8221; hanging cornice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Vezio_Castle\" >Vezio Castle<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Boat_cruise_from_Varenna\" >Boat cruise from Varenna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Where_to_stay_in_Varenna\" >Where to stay in Varenna?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Our_good_addresses_restaurants\" >Our good addresses restaurants<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Our_map_of_Varenna\" >Our map of Varenna<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#How_to_get_to_Varenna\" >How to get to Varenna?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#By_car\" >By car<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#By_ferry\" >By ferry<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#Excursion_from_Milan\" >Excursion from Milan<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#How_to_visit_Bellagio_and_Varenna_on_the_same_day\" >How to visit Bellagio and Varenna on the same day?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/varenna-lac-come\/#How_to_rent_a_boat_on_Lake_Como\" >How to rent a boat on Lake Como<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_in_Varenna\"><\/span>What to do in Varenna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Varenna is an <strong>authentic village<\/strong> where you&#8217;ll immediately feel at home.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group fiche-lieu has-background is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:#7ba0982e\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center is-style-default has-white-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3b2e67e6196409ce85646a382f960725 wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"background-color:#7ba098\"><strong><strong><strong>Key facts : Varenna<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-custom-fond-background-color has-background is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-622252b5 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--10)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-right-style:none;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-style:none;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-style:none;border-left-width:0px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where is Varenna?<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the eastern shores of Lake Como, in the Lombardy region.<br\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Must-see<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3db;&#xfe0f; Villa Monastero and its gardens <br\/>&#x1f305; Corniche suspendue<br\/>&#x1f6a4; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/lagos-portugal-l2896\/visite-guidee-d-une-heure-en-bateau-a-ponta-da-piedade-en-algarve-t449567\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=ponta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Cruise from Varenna on Lake Como<\/a> <br\/>&#x1f3f0; Vezio Castle<br\/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"641294\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"varennawidgetprix\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f5e0a93 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-top-color:var(--wp--preset--color--custom-bleu-fonc);border-top-style:dotted;border-top-width:1px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--20)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:150px\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotels  <\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-del-sole-varenna.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-del-sole-varenna.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#x1f3e8; In the center: info and booking for Albergo Del Sole&amp; Suites<\/a> <br\/>&#x1f3ca; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/casa-cristina-perledo.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/casa-cristina-perledo.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">With swimming pool Hotel Diffuso Il Portichetto<\/a>, 10 minutes from the center<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This guide is<strong> completely independent<\/strong>, based on our own experience. We visited Lake Como by creating our own <strong>itinerary<\/strong> (after extensive research) and selecting <strong>our own activities<\/strong>. <\/em><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>You can download this guide free of charge as a PDF file for offline consultation at the end of this article.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6a7180\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6a7180;\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50104\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50104 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050468-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Visit_the_old_town\"><\/span>Visit the old town<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You&#8217;ll love strolling through <strong>the narrow streets <\/strong><strong>, <\/strong>admiring the colorful <strong>houses<\/strong> and majestic lakeside <strong>villas<\/strong>. Take to the skies for panoramic views of the lake and surrounding mountains! Nature is everywhere at Lake Como, so make the most of it.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>Boats <\/strong>: Find all the information you need about boat times and prices on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.navigazionelaghi.it\/risultati-di-ricerca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Navigazion Lago Como<\/a> website. (about \u20ac15 for a day).<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"6c5c50\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6c5c50;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"2532\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180414_115015-jpg-webp.webp\" alt=\"Varenna historical center lake come\" class=\"wp-image-2532 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180414_115015-jpg-webp.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180414_115015-jpg-webp-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180414_115015-jpg-webp-384x512.webp 384w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"585c61\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #585c61;\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50024 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050359-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b575e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b575e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50044\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50044 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-4 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5f6067\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5f6067;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50029\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-900x1200.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50029 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-900x1200.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-1200x1600.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-384x512.webp 384w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050363-scaled.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"525350\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #525350;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"1200\" data-id=\"50074\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-900x1200.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50074 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-900x1200.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-400x533.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-1200x1600.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-384x512.webp 384w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-768x1024.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-1152x1536.webp 1152w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050431-scaled.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"68748e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #68748e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50094 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050464-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Villa_Monastero_and_its_gardens\"><\/span>Villa Monastero and its gardens<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is the villa to visit during your stay in Varenna. This former <strong>monastery<\/strong> is still furnished, and you&#8217;ll be pleasantly surprised by its incredible garden. We loved strolling among the fruit trees and palm trees, while enjoying the magnificent views of the lake! In short, a must!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The villa also houses a museum, the Casa Museo, which brings together four centuries of history. Casa Museo&#8217;s 14 rooms are fully furnished with precious materials and luxurious decorations.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the villas to visit during your stay on Lake Como. The villa is open to the public, you can visit its 14 rooms which are incredibly furnished and you will be especially pleasantly surprised by its incredible garden, we loved walking among fruit trees, palm trees &#8230; while enjoying beautiful views of the lake! In short, a must!<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Information and prices on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.villamonastero.eu\/en\/home_en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">official Villa Monastero website<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-5 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"748aa0\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #748aa0;\" decoding=\"async\" data-id=\"2531\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/IMG_20180414_112456-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"Villa Monastero and its gardens\" class=\"wp-image-2531 not-transparent\" title=\"\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"57655b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #57655b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50064\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50064 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050400-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-6 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"72889d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #72889d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50054 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"a1927e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #a1927e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" data-id=\"49340\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-1200x799.webp\" alt=\"Villa Monastero\" class=\"wp-image-49340 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-1200x799.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-400x266.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-512x341.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-768x511.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-1536x1022.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/014-scaled-1-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Degli_Innamorati_di_Varenna%E2%80%9D_hanging_cornice\"><\/span>Degli Innamorati di Varenna&#8221; hanging cornice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As soon as we got off the ferry, we set off along the magnificent <strong>suspended cornice<\/strong> that runs alongside the lake &#8211; a great way to get started. No sooner had we set foot in Varenna than we were already keen to take lots of photos. We then continued our walk along the lake, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b575e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b575e;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50044 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050376-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vezio_Castle\"><\/span>Vezio Castle<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This <strong>castle<\/strong> is located 20 minutes&#8217; walk from Varenna. Yes, it&#8217;s a bit of a climb, but you&#8217;ll be rewarded when you reach the top. You can visit the castle and especially enjoy the breathtaking 360\u00b0 view from the top of the castle tower.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-7 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"696c6a\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #696c6a;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"465\" height=\"585\" data-id=\"26653\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20220430-154432_Instagram-jpg-webp-edited.webp\" alt=\"Vezio Castle\" class=\"wp-image-26653 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20220430-154432_Instagram-jpg-webp-edited.webp 465w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20220430-154432_Instagram-jpg-webp-edited-400x503.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Screenshot_20220430-154432_Instagram-jpg-webp-edited-407x512.webp 407w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 465px) 100vw, 465px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vezio Castle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img data-dominant-color=\"625f56\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #625f56;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1536\" data-id=\"50014\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-scaled.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50014 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-scaled.webp 2048w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050338-1536x1152.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boat_cruise_from_Varenna\"><\/span>Boat cruise from Varenna  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Favourite &#x2764;&#xfe0f;:<\/strong> Exploring Lake Como from the water is the perfect activity for your stay. From the town of Varenna, we recommend this cruise for a breathtaking view of Varenna, before setting off to discover the lake&#8217;s treasures and all its emblematic villas<a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/villa-balbianello\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"69110\">(Villa Balbianello<\/a>, Villa Melzi Gardens&#8230;). <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; We advise you to book <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">your tickets for a cruise from Varenna to Lake Como online<\/a> in advance (approx. \u20ac40 per person), especially during the tourist season, as these excursions are very popular and the number of places is limited. The <strong>Bellagio Boat Servicei<\/strong> company, which operates the cruise, has an excellent reputation. Duration 1h30 minutes with audio guide in French.  <\/p>\n\n<div data-gyg-href=\"https:\/\/widget.getyourguide.com\/default\/availability.frame\" data-gyg-tour-id=\"641294\" data-gyg-locale-code=\"fr-FR\" data-gyg-currency=\"EUR\" data-gyg-widget=\"availability\" data-gyg-variant=\"horizontal\" data-gyg-partner-id=\"0LXQSML\" data-gyg-cmp=\"varennawidgetprix\"><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We recommend booking via <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/varenna-l106152\/excursion-touristique-en-bateau-de-90-minutes-a-partir-de-varenna-t641294\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;cmp=varenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Your Guide<\/a><\/strong>because <strong>cancellation conditions are flexible<\/strong>: you can change or cancel your booking free of charge up to <strong>24 hours before the start of the cruise<\/strong>.  <\/em><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Varenna\"><\/span>Where to stay in Varenna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To fully enjoy the charming village of Varenna, we recommend <strong>staying in the center<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#x27a1;&#xfe0f; As you can see, there&#8217;s very little well-placed accommodation in Varenna, so we advise you to book <strong>as far in advance as possible<\/strong> (in high season, expect to pay around \u20ac200 per night)<\/em>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Good tip: Accommodation outside the historic center offers more affordable prices from \u20ac130 per night, and you can often reach the center in just a few minutes&#8217; walk.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We suggest other addresses below, as it&#8217;s quite possible that the first is unfortunately fully booked on your dates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-1EnW47 wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Favourite  <\/span>\n<p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-del-sole-varenna.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Albergo Del Sole<\/a>, which we have tested and approved. The hotel is located<strong> right in the center of<\/strong> Varenna, on a lovely <strong>little square<\/strong>&#8211; you can&#8217;t get more authentic than that! We were just a stone&#8217;s throw from the lake and the Villa Monastero. The Italian restaurant is also very good, with pizzas topped with the finest ingredients. The bedding is comfortable! In short, we hope you enjoy your stay here as much as we did! <\/p>\n<p><em>(from \u20ac175 rated 8.6 \/ 10 on Booking)<br><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-del-sole-varenna.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click here for rates and availability<\/a><br><\/em><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/albergo-del-sole-varenna.en.html?aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img data-dominant-color=\"877c7c\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #877c7c;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-77506 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/image-2-400x267.png 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Agriturismo Conca Sandra &#8211; one of the best value for money<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A hilltop agriturismo surrounded by nature, with a true Lombardy countryside feel, just a 30-minute walk from Varenna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f304; Green setting, far from the hustle and bustle of the lake<br\/>&#x1f37d;&#xfe0f; Restaurant on site with local produce<br\/>&#x1f6cf;&#xfe0f; Cosy rooms, renovated farmhouse feel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose for <strong>absolute calm and lower prices<\/strong>, with parking.<br\/><br\/>&#x1f449; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/agriturismo-conca-sandra.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/agriturismo-conca-sandra.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Info and booking for<strong>Agriturismo Conca Sandra<\/strong> from 130\u20ac.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Hotel Diffuso Il Portichetto &#8211; mid-range with pool<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Located in the hills above Varenna, 15 minutes&#8217; walk from the center of Varenna.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f3ca; <strong>Beautiful swimming pool with lake view<\/strong>, a real plus in this area<br\/>&#x1f304; <strong>Lake view <\/strong><br\/>&#x1f697; <strong>Parking on site<\/strong><br\/>&#x1f373; <strong>With breakfast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Excellent <strong>value for money<\/strong>, with pool and parking included, with a slightly old-fashioned decor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1f449; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/casa-cristina-perledo.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/it\/casa-cristina-perledo.fr.html??aid=1529171&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_adults=2\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Information and booking for <strong><strong>Hotel Diffuso Il Portichetto<\/strong><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">More generally, if you&#8217;re looking for an area of Lake Como to sleep in during your stay. To make your visit easier, we&#8217;ve included <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an article detailing <\/span><strong>the most interesting villages <\/strong>to stay in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/dormir-au-lac-de-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"43995\">on Lake Como<\/a>, along with our <strong>best hotel addresses<\/strong>.  <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can get an idea of the prices with the map below:<\/p>\n\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/affiliate\/prelanding_sdk\"><\/script><div id=\"bookingAffiliateWidget_d5b3eace-1672-4e56-a928-93bd3fe67715\"> <\/div><script>(function () {\n          var BookingAffiliateWidget = new Booking.AffiliateWidget({\n  \"iframeSettings\": {\n    \"selector\": \"bookingAffiliateWidget_d5b3eace-1672-4e56-a928-93bd3fe67715\",\n    \"responsive\": true\n  },\n  \"widgetSettings\": {\n    \"ss\": \"Varenna, Lombardie, Italie\",\n    \"latitude\": 46.010094,\n    \"longitude\": 9.282886,\n    \"zoom\": 14\n  }\n});\n      })();\n  <\/script>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_good_addresses_restaurants\"><\/span>Our good addresses restaurants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alprato.com\/en\/restaurant.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.alprato.com\/en\/restaurant.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Prato Restaurant<\/a>: an excellent restaurant with a beautiful terrace, the delicious Italian dishes are cooked with fresh products and presented with care. The creamy risotto is incredible. If you still have a little room, try the desserts. In short, a must during your stay!<br\/><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cavatappivarenna.it\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.cavatappivarenna.it\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Il Cavatappi<\/a><\/strong> Il Cavatappi: a small trattoria offering top-quality dishes made with fresh produce, as is often the case in Italy. Everything is good, and we recommend you try the orecchiette with pesto &#8220;della nonna&#8221;. Come early, as space is limited and there are only a few tables on the terrace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-8 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"72889d\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #72889d;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"50054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come varenna\" class=\"wp-image-50054 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050387-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Our_map_of_Varenna\"><\/span>Our map of Varenna<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here&#8217;s a little interactive map we&#8217;ve put together, to help you find your way around the various <strong>locations and addresses<\/strong> mentioned above.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can<strong>save<\/strong> it<strong>to your favorites<\/strong> or <strong>download it for offline use.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>What to do?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Open map on<strong> Google maps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click on the icon representing the <strong>three vertical dots<\/strong> at top left or on the map description.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the <strong>&#8220;Add to my saved places&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;Save map&#8221;<\/strong> option, depending on your version of the application.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/2\/embed?mid=1Jzp-m4TOzJzFwMG_JM6_dT1rv8sOXkJ4&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_get_to_Varenna\"><\/span>How to get to Varenna?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_car\"><\/span>By car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you&#8217;ve rented a car, you can easily reach Varenna after your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/milan\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3839\">visit to Milan<\/a>, from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/visit-come-italia\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"8071\">Como<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/italie-lecco-lac-come\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"5208\">Lecco<\/a>. The national road that runs alongside the lake is in very good condition and offers some great views!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements-1TMXUU wp-block-lazyblock-conseils-et-hebergements\"><div class=\"conseils-hebergements\"><span class=\"titre-conseils\"><i class=\"fas fa-map-marked-alt\"><\/i>Car rental<\/span>\n<p><p><strong>&#x1f698; Car rental:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"184\" data-end=\"535\">After testing out a number of comparators, <strong data-start=\"228\" data-end=\"284\">Discover Car has clearly become our favorite site<\/strong> for comparing car rental prices. The site aggregates offers from hundreds of car rental companies, allowing you to quickly identify the <strong>best rate according to your criteria<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"918\">This filter lets you check at a glance :<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<li data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"955\">\n<p data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"955\">the amount of the security deposit<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1011\">\n<p data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"1011\">type of bank card accepted (debit or credit)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1012\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"1014\" data-end=\"1061\">what&#8217;s really included in insurance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1101\">\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1101\">customer reviews for each rental company<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&#x1f449; As an example, we found a car at <strong>\u20ac50 for 4 days via Hertz (excluding insurance)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We ticked the <strong>&#8220;debit card<\/strong>&#8221; option, as we had read that some rental companies do not accept credit cards. In France, a bank card is usually called a credit card, but if you look on your card, you&#8217;ll see <strong>&#8220;carte de d\u00e9bit&#8221; (debit card<\/strong> ) written on it. <\/p>\n<p>&#x1f39f;&#xfe0f; Compare <a href=\"https:\/\/www.discovercars.com\/fr\/italy-mainland\/milan?a_aid=PourquoiPasNous\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Milan car rental deals easily at DiscoverCars<\/a><\/p><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"By_ferry\"><\/span>By ferry<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also take a ferry from <strong>Como<\/strong> or <strong>Menaggio<\/strong> to <strong>Varenna<\/strong>. You&#8217;ll enjoy magnificent panoramic views over the lake, and of course you&#8217;ll have no trouble parking!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ferry: <\/strong> Find all the information you need about the schedules and prices of the boats on the website of the<a href=\"http:\/\/www.navigazionelaghi.it\/lago-como.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> Navigazion Lago Como<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"646f7b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #646f7b;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lake come bellagio\" class=\"wp-image-50117 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050520-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Excursion_from_Milan\"><\/span>Excursion from Milan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From Milan, you can book your ticket for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/milan-l139\/depuis-milan-lac-de-come-bellagio-et-varenna-t146676\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=varenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">a day trip to Lake Como<\/a>, by bus, with stops in the most beautiful towns, <strong>Como<\/strong>, <strong>Bellagio<\/strong> and <strong>Varenna<\/strong>, as well as a 1-hour boat <strong>cruise<\/strong> to enjoy beautiful panoramas in the middle of the lake.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"lazyblock-bouton-Z1Cpg3t wp-block-lazyblock-bouton\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.getyourguide.fr\/milan-l139\/depuis-milan-lac-de-come-bellagio-et-varenna-t146676\/?partner_id=0LXQSML&amp;utm_medium=online_publisher&amp;placement=content-middle&amp;cmp=varenna\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><button>Find out more about the day<\/button><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"5b6277\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #5b6277;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lac de come bateau\" class=\"wp-image-49991 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050287-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_visit_Bellagio_and_Varenna_on_the_same_day\"><\/span>How to visit Bellagio and Varenna on the same day?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can actually visit both villages, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/visiter-bellagio-italie\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"1905\">Bellagio<\/a> and Varenna, in the same day, the easiest way is to go by ferry (about 15\u20ac for a day).<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_rent_a_boat_on_Lake_Como\"><\/span>How to rent a boat on Lake Como<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Exploring <strong>Lake Como by boat<\/strong> is a must-do activity during your stay, and we&#8217;ve devoted an article to detailing the different options for exploring <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/en\/lac-como-boat\/\">the lake by boat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#x1fa82; <strong>Unusual: <\/strong>Discover kitesurfing on Lake Como from Dervio (15 minutes north of Varenna): <em>&#x1fa82; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/fr-FR\/activite\/italie\/lac-de-come\/kitesurf\/lecon-de-kitesurf-pour-debutants-sur-le-lac-de-come-a-partir-de-dervio\/7488?_cid=1233\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.manawa.com\/fr-FR\/activite\/italie\/lac-de-come\/kitesurf\/lecon-de-kitesurf-pour-debutants-sur-le-lac-de-come-a-partir-de-dervio\/7488?_cid=1233\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Info and booking for a 1h Kitsurfing course<\/a> from 80\u20ac suitable for beginners<\/em><br\/><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-9 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img data-dominant-color=\"697781\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #697781;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" data-id=\"49940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-1200x900.webp\" alt=\"lac de come\" class=\"wp-image-49940 not-transparent\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-1200x900.webp 1200w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-400x300.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-512x384.webp 512w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-768x576.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-1536x1152.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pourquoi-pas-nous.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/P1050183-scaled.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoyed the <strong>relaxing atmosphere<\/strong> of this village as much as we did. If so, we invite you to apply for 5 stars below.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We wish you an <strong>excellent trip<\/strong>! Don&#8217;t hesitate to drop us a <strong>line<\/strong> below to let us know if you&#8217;re planning this trip, ask any questions you may have or <strong>share<\/strong> on social networks, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pourquoipasnous_voyage\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">our Instagram<\/a>, we&#8217;ll get back to you with great pleasure.<\/p>\n<div style='text-align:right' class='yasr-auto-insert-visitor'><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wondering what to see and do in Varenna? You&#8217;ve come to the right place. It&#8217;s our favorite village on Lake Como. We loved wandering through the pretty, colorful streets of the historic center and strolling along the lakefront. 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