Explore Lake Como ....:
Laglio is ideally located on Lake Como to explore the many delights it has to offer.
Take a visit to the beautiful Villa Carlotta in the village of Cadenabbia. The most famous villa on the lake, Villa Carlotta, has a perfect combination of luxurious interiors (beautiful stuccoes, lovely ceiling frescoes and a great art collection, including an Eros and Psyche by Antonio Canova) and luxuriant exteriors (over 500 species of plants, trees and shrubs from all over the world).
The pearl of the lake is just a ferry ride away:
Hop on the ferry for a trip to Bellagio, "La perla del lago" (the pearl of the lake), considered by many to be the most beautiful town in all of Europe. Its narrow cobbled streets, breathtaking views, impeccable homes and glorious villas make it a most enchanting spot.
Experience the Italian festivities:
If you are planning your trip in June, you may experience the oldest historic festival on the Lake, the Sagra de San Giovanni, which is held on the last weekend of June. It is a weekend long festival of folk art and old world charms. The main attraction comes after sundown when hundreds of floating lamps are cast onto the lake, and this is accompanied by a series of fireworks. This festival of lights illuminates the lake and makes for a spectacular sight that continues into the early hours of the morning. The locals continue the celebration with an early morning parade of decorated boats, following by a full day of folk dancing, traditional music and plenty of tasty food.
September is when the traditional rowing race on Lake Como takes place.
Palio Remiero del Lario attracts teams from around Lombardy, who come to take part in the grueling competitions.
Golf:
Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Course is located nearby as is said to marvel the best of golf players.
This fantastic 18 hole, 5442m, par 70 course is one of the most ancient golf courses in Europe, with steep inclines, sweeping fairways and spectacular views en route.
Open from March to November, is certainly one to add to your list.
Villa D'Este also offers an 18 hole course and is said to be the most varied and difficult of the European par 69 courses.
