Make a holiday home, apartment, farmhouse or house in Dongo, Lake Como, Italy your home away from home

Situated on the north western shore of Lake Como in northern Italy, Dongo is a small and attractive town popular for its lakeside location. Quieter than some spots on Lake Como, visitors to self catering accommodation in Dongo can still enjoy a lovely beach, water sports, hiking and mountain biking from this beautiful location north of Milan.

Things to do on holiday in Dongo, Lake Como, Italy

Holidaymakers who enjoy being outdoors and keeping active will find that self catering accommodation in Dongo makes a great base from which to enjoy these activities. Lake Como offers an abundance of things to do, from relaxing on the nice beach at Dongo, to getting out on the water and enjoying the world renowned sailing, kite surfing and windsailing. Maybe you’d prefer to simply get on a boat and explore the lake in more detail.

On dry land there’s also plenty to keep you occupied too. The hills and mountains that rise from the northern shores of Lake Como are great for walking, hiking, or mountain biking, or get in the car and cover more distance. If you’re looking for a relaxing holiday this too can be achieved when you stay in self catering accommodation in Dongo; relax with a book, admiring the lake and mountain views all around.

Places to visit on holiday in Dongo, Lake Como, Italy

Along with the fabulous scenery that surrounds Lake Como there are many lovely towns and cities to visit too. Amongst the towns you may like to visit is the lake’s largest, Como, though this is not as attractive as some other destinations. Tremezzo is an attractive little town which features a gorgeous botanical garden, while Bellagio is one of Lake Como’s most popular tourist destinations. Castles, villas gardens, and views are some of the highlights of the places to visit nearby to your Dongo self catering accommodation.

The weather in Dongo, Lake Como, Italy

Self catering accommodation in Dongo can be enjoyed pretty much year round with the Mediterranean like climate experienced at Lake Como. The lake itself reaches a pleasant 24C (75F) in July, a great temperature for swimming, while the air temperature reaches a maximum of around 30C (85F) in July. Winters are relatively mild, and snow is usually only found at higher elevations.

Flights to Dongo, Lake Como, Italy

Dongo self catering accommodation is easy to get to with Milan’s Malpensa Airport being around 58 miles (93km) by road. It’s a very scenic, though fairly long drive, at about an hour and 45 minutes. British Airways, FlyBe, and easyJet are amongst the airlines offering flights to this airport.