Lake Como - Part 1
Mesmerized by its majestic beauty, Virgil, also refered to as the father of Roman poetry, hailed Lake Como as “our grandest lake”, a proclamation that echoes through the centuries. Exuding a unique blend of glamour and discretion, this ancient Roman holiday destination has lost none of its allure.
Its exultant and glittering personality has always been on display as a perpetual haven for Nobility, countless artists, Hollywood, world leaders and gourmands.
Verdi composed La Traviata at Lake Como, Shelley, Puccini and Rossini found inspiration here. Alfred Hitchcock chose to make his very first film The Pleasure Garden on the verdant grounds of the Villa d’Este in 1925. Napoleon stayed here. Winston Churchill stayed here, John F. Kennedy also. Anf of course George Clooney… But beneath its aura of mystique lies a humble side that deserves as much fanfare as its flashier counterpart.
Lake Como - Part 2
In part 1, we explored the most sought-after villas to visit around Lake Como. But there is so much more to Italy’s grandest lake than that… or the conspicuously, over-instagrammed vaporina boats and the countless lakeside gelaterie you’ve probably seen on your friend’s holiday selfies!
From early spring through fall, the region is heavily occupied by tourists. But the sweet spot we love to catch to embrace life like the locals is in the second half of October, when numbers start dropping, the air gets crispier and the late-fall sun glows golden.
By then, most hotels have closed for the season.
But whether you are seeking a cozy hideaway with stunning views, a luxurious escape with spa treatments or a charming boutique hotel with intimate ambiance, here is our selection of true gems to choose from for a memorable Lake Como stay in October.
