With Lake Como set to host the next Chanel cruise show, the destination continues to galvanise the public. Romantic and poetic, this seaside resort is the epitome of Italy’s Dolce Vita. Discover its finest addresses, from hotels and villas to restaurants and historic monuments.
In the very north of Italy, a jewel has been attracting the world for decades. Lake Como, one of the deepest lakes in Europe, can be recognised by its inverted Y-shape, which begins at the town of Como in Lombardy. Backed by the foothills of the Alps, the lake is one of the most important in the country, with many picturesque villages such as Bellagio, Varenna, Tremezzo and Menaggio. Its villas are widely renowned, inspiring artists with their dreamlike gardens and period architecture. Boasting a picture-postcard landscape, Lake Como has been the location for a number of iconic film shoots, including Casino Royale, the second episode of Star Wars, Attack of the Clones and Ocean’s Twelve. But there have also been artistic events, such as fashion shows by Dior, Chanel and Elie Saab.
The most beautiful hotels on Lake Como
Iconic and sublime: that’s how you could describe the hotels on Lake Como.
One of the most emblematic hotels is undoubtedly the Grand Hotel Tremezzo, a five-star Palace from the Belle Epoque with its yellow façade, its swimming pool that seems to float on the lake and its majestic staircase lined with vermilion.
There’s also the Hotel Il Sereno, famous for its lush gardens, direct access to the lake, Michelin-starred restaurant and historic boat that lets you sail on the water. Romanticism guaranteed.
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Featured photo : © Villa Sola Cabiati
