Lake Como:
Gravedona is on Lake Como in the region of Lombardy, near the Swiss border and north of Milan. The lake is one of the most beautiful Italian Lakes. It is situated in a basin surrounded by mountains, and offers quite a varied landscape, with colourful scenery and surroundings all year round.
The area has a temperate climate in summer and pleasant temperatures in winter favoured by the warm “tramontana” wind descending from the Alps.
Being south of the Alps especially in winter there are many days of cloudless weather, whereas in summer thunderstorms, which last a few hours, refresh the air.
The largest town on the south-west coast is Como, with historical monuments, and wonderful shops for that special purchase of Italian fashion with weekly markets where you can find everything from designer shoes and bags to pots and pans.
The old Roman road passes throughCernobbio (Villa D'Este), Menaggio (golf course) past Isola Comacina ( island in the lake) and leads up to Gravedona.
Gravedona:
Gravedona is in the northern area of Lake Como, and is an area full of history and natural attractions. There are plenty of leisure activities to meet all one's needs. It is an ideal location to bring the family.
A great place for the young, and the young at heart, who enjoy both water and land sports, or for those who enjoy discovering the natural beauty of the lake and all of the surroundings. Gravedona is situated on the western shore of 'Alto Lario', and is one of the gems of Como Lake.
There are various cycling tracks, a green zone for walks and an exercise-trail. There are windsurf, sailing, and water-ski schools in Domaso, which (2 km) away. On the Pian di Spagna (10 km) there is a horse-riding centre. In Menaggio (15 km) there is an 18 hole Golf course. Possibility of excursions in boat to Bellagio, Piona, Varenna, Como, etc... Crisscrossing the lake gives you a beautiful view of the private villa's and parks
Getting There :
By car :
Through Switzerland Gotthard tunnel, Lugano, Italian border, Menaggio, Gravedona,
Through Switzerland Splugen pass, Chiavenna, Gravedona.
By air:
The apartments are just 100 Km far from Milano Malpensa / Linate airport , budget flights (ryanair or easyjet airlines), e.g. with arrive at Milano or Bergamo airport . All these airports have the main car hire companies, and bus connections to lake Como .
Ski:
Famous winter sport resorts such as St. Moritz (80 km), Madesimo (50 Km) and Bormio are a 90 min. drive away. In two hours visitors can reach the Gotthard mountain region, Splugen, or San Bernardino. Locals tend to take day outings for skiing and hiking, lovely walks in the snow and sledding in the valleys behind Gravedona
Golf:
In Menaggio (15 km) there is an 18-hole golf course. Founded in 1907, this is the oldest golf course in Italy. Lanzo golf course in Val D’Intelvi (40 km) has 9 holes and is in the hills at 600 m altitude. There are also courses in Lugano (40 km) and in Como (50 km).
marks the location of the property in Lake Como
