Location: Varenna in Italy
Nearest Airport:
Milan Bergamo Airport at 70
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Nearest Ferry:
Varenna at 2.2
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Nearest Train:
Varenna at 2
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Nearest Beach:
Varenna at 2.2
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Nearest Ski:
Madesimo at 65
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Nearest Golf:
Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Course at 8.5
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Car: recommended
Varenna is the place to get away from it all, but also be in touch with the rest of the Lake. For the romantics, the historians or for those who love peace, tranquility and a history that goes back thousands of years this is the place.Varenna is an ancient fishing village with close to 1000 residents spread along a steep hillside overlooking Lake Como. The first evidence of Varenna existence dates back to 493. After the nearby island of Comancina was destroyed the population increased and flourished. The warring factions, as with much of Lombardy saw Varenna at odds with Como on many occasions and the rule of Varenna pass in typical Italian family tradition from the Visconti family to the Sfondrati's. Today Varenna is a lovely spot to chill out, although be aware that shops and even restaurants have been known to shut for lunch, so expect the better things in life to take longer.
