The Lido di Cadenabbia: Your excursion to Lake Como!!!!!!!!!!!
…………………. LIVE ….. THE LAKE……….
GRIANTE (1 h) AND SAN MARTINO DI GRIANTE (1 h 15).
A guided tour of the village Griante, with its historic quarters of palazzi and farmhouses, and a possible visit to the Picco di San Martino with the Oratorio delle Grazie and finally returning via the Rogaro plain. These are areas of particular interest for its nature and landscape aspects, recently shown in a BBC documentary by the famous TV presenter Laurence Llewelyn–Bowen.
BONZANIGO DI MEZZEGRA (2 h 30).
A guided tour of Bonzanigo, a hamlet of Mezzegra, with the Brentano palazzi, the internal cobblestone floors with 18th century porticoes and the places of the Mussolini execution. Return from Viano, a hamlet of Tremezzo; a rural village with a spinning mill and jennies dating back to the 19th century and belonging to the Triulzi family.
SACRO MONTE DI OSSUCCIO (on foot 3h – by your own
Villa Carlotta : The Villa Carlotta in Tremezzo
The villa was built at the beginning of 1700 for the Marquis Clerici from Milan. Late in the same century, it became property of the Count Sommariva from Lodi, who married Clerici's daughter. In 1856 the Villa was sold to Princess Marianna of Prussia, who gave it as a wedding present to her daughter Carlotta, when she married Prince George of Sachsen. At the end of the 1st World War, the Italian State annexed the villa as booty of war. It was then decided to open both the gardens and the villa to the public under the management of Ente Villa Carlotta, as it is nowadays. Inside the Villa it is possible to admire some paintings by Hayez, Vikar, Lordon and Migliara, some fragments of frescoes by Acquisti and some sculptures by Canova and Thorwaldsen together with some important antique tapestries and furniture.
Azalea in the centre of very beautiful Parks. : Known as the 'Riviera of Azaleas', the gardens along this strech of the western bank explode into a riot of colour every spring. Its unique position means azaleas and flowers in general its pride and visiting card. Visitors come from all over the world to admire the blooms, to the nursery gardens in the area, but above all to the vast parks, ranging from the extremely famous Villa Carlotta to Villa Collina (used as a summer residence by Chancellor Adenauer)-
The area of the town closest to the lake, has a pleintful supply of hotels as Hotel Brittania Excelsior, Grand Hotel
Cadenabbia and tourist structures as Lido di Menaggio and Cadenabbia. From here, you can admire the whole of the central lake. But for a truly unforgettable view, do not miss the walk to the natural oasis of S.Martino where you can visit the small church standing in a splendid meadow under the steep cliffs of Sasso S.Martino. The panorama embraces the whole lake and the mountains on the opposite side.
Ski:
BERNINA EXPRESS, “THE RED TRAIN”.
It is a great idea to leave the quiet of Cadenabbia and its lake for a day, or even better two, and head for Tirano in Valtellina to enjoy the unforgettable, exciting experience of the “Bernina Express” The journey through the Swiss Alps starts in Tirano with the final destination being Saint Moritz or, if you prefer, Chur.
“From lemon ice-cream to the eternal snows“is how Swiss Railways advertise one of the most beautiful railway journeys in the world. Open observation cars allow travellers to experience all the emotions of 60 kilometres of towering peaks and breathtaking views.
The Train climbs slowly up the right side of the Valle di Polschiavo to reach the Ospizio Bernina station at an altitude of 2253 metres, the highest point reached by any train in Europe without a rack railway.( For reservations www.rhb.ch).
Golf:
Golf Information: There is the splendid Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club with its 18 holes, one of the oldest golf clubs in Europe.Golf Club Menaggio: (Menaggio Como) Tel. 0344/32103, 18 holes, par 70 – founded in 1907. Greenfee: Weekdays € 50.00, Sundays and public holidays: € 65.00.In contrast to the relatively flat terrain of Le Robinie, this course lies in the rugged mountains, just west of the town of Menaggio, on Lake Como. It is the second oldest golf club in Italy, founded in 1903 by an Englishman, and in the English tradition, includes numerous and sometimes difficult hazards. Par is 70, and it plays 5455 meters (6,000 yards) from the back tees, and 4810 meters (5291 yards) from the front tees. The club house is also historic, containing a library with one of the most precious collections of golf publications in the world. It also has a first class restaurant for us to enjoy a leisurely lunch with magnificent views of the Alps, and of Lake Como below.
Other Golf clubs in Como area.
GOLF CLUB
LA PINETINA GOLF CLUB
Via al Golf 4, 22070 Appiano Gentile (CO)
Tel. 031 93 32 08
18 buche
GOLF CLUB CARIMATE
Via Airoldi 2, 22060 Carimate (CO)
Tel. 031 79 02 26
18 buche
GOLF CLUB LANZO
Pian delle Noci, 22028 Lanzo Intelvi (CO)
Tel. 031 83 91 17
9 buche
circolo golf villa d¹este
Via per Cantù, 22030 Montorfano (CO)
031 20 02 00
18 buche
GOLF CLUB MONTICELLO
Via Volta 4, 22070 Cassina Rizzardi (CO)
Tel. 031 92 80 55
18 buche
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