Make a self catering villa in Domaso, Italy your home away from home

Domaso is situated on the shores of beautiful Lake Como in Lombardy, Italy. The villages along the water’s edge have small pebbly beaches and harbours, so beloved of artists, writers and statesman. Choose a self catering villa as your base and explore this charming area.

Things to do in Domaso, Italy

Lake Como provides almost all you could wish for from your villa in Domaso. There are lovely public beaches for walking and sunbathing on, and water sports are plentiful along the lake shores. Windsurfing, sailing and water skiing are the most popular sports which you can try on the 50km long expanse of Lake Como. The Breva is the wind which blows on the lake from March to October.

The area around Domaso is a walker’s paradise. Walks will take you through many small and sunny villages where you can stop for refreshements. With perfect temperatures and stunning scenery, the area lends itself perfectly to hill walking, hiking and exploring the lovely valleys on foot or by bicycle.

The shopping centres of Como, Milan and Lugano are all within easy driving distance of your villa in Domaso and designer fashion outlet malls selling the best of Italy’s designer gear will soon open near Como. The market in Como sells excellent silk goods and real Italian fashions for bargain-hunters.

Places to visit in Domaso, Italy

The small town of Menaggio is just 20 minutes drive from Domaso. It is a lovely place for shopping, strolling around and eating real Italian gelato. It has typical Italian architecture with small turreted towers and pastel coloured buildings. Menaggio Country Club is the place to play golf. This internationally renowned Golf Club has some of the best scenery in the area.

Bellagio sits in the middle of the two ‘arms’ of Lake Como, right on the tip of the peninsula. The best way to reach it from your villa in Domaso is by ferry from Varenna, called a ‘battello’. The narrow cobbled streets are stepped in places and run picturesquely down to the Lake between colourful houses bedecked with window boxes.

The Medieval town of Bergamo has some amazing architecture. It is fun to travel up the hill by funicular from the lower city. At the weekend, traffic is banned from this historic area. Make sure you visit the Citadel, the Old Square and the Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore. Look for the ancient city walls too.

Weather in Domaso, Italy

Although winters are cold and dry, from April to October the sun shines on your villa in Domaso. Temperatures are 17-27C (62-81F) throughout the summer with light showers occasionally. The nearby ski resorts take advantage of the snowy winter season for snow sports.

Flights to Domaso, Italy

Your self catering villa in Domaso is 53km from Lugano airport which is served by many low price airlines from all over Europe. Milan airport is 95km away, which is about 1hr 40minutes by road.