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

This small, typical Italian town sits on the shores of Lake Como at the foot of Monte Costone in the Southern Alps of Lombardy and is one of the most notable places on the lake. It has many fine villas along the lakeside which were built as holiday homes for famous writers and wealthy families. This area is known for its spectacular scenery, history and culture. The medieval village has narrow alleys linking the shops, church, bank and local restaurants and makes a great base for a self catering holiday.

Things to do in Sala Comacina, Italy

The only island on Lake Como is Isola Comacina and it can easily be reached by ferry or lake steamer from Sala Comacina. Visit the 14th century Church of San Giovanni and the simple 11th century church of Sant’Eufemia.

The beach at Sala Comacino is within easy reach of your self catering villa. It provides access to the lake for swimming in the warmer summer months. Water skiing, boating, windsurfing, parasailing and kayaking are all enjoyed on Lake Como.

The Romanesque style church of San Bartolomeo dates back to the 15th century although it was partly rebuilt in the 17th and 18th centuries. The Baroque altar is made of wood and there is a lovely fresco by Carloni dating back to the 18th century. The church also has a collection of paintings from the Luinesca School which are worth viewing.

Places to visit near Sala Comacina, Italy

The small town of Menaggio is just a short 10km drive from Sala Comacino. It is a lovely town for shopping, exploring and sampling real Italian gelato. It has typical Italian architecture with small turreted towers and pastel coloured buildings. Menaggio Country Club is a popular place to play golf as 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 Sala Comacino is by ferry, called a ‘battello’. The narrow cobbled streets of Bellagio are stepped and run picturesquely down to the Lake shore between the colourful houses bedecked with window boxes.

The chic city of Milan offers superb sightseeing and fashionable shopping and is just one hour by car from your villa in Sala Comacina.

Weather in Sala Comacina, Italy

From April to October the sun shines and 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. Winters are generally cold and dry on Lake Como.

Flights to Sala Comacina, Italy

Your self catering villa on Lake Como is 45km from Lugano airport which is served by many low price airlines from all over Europe. Marpensa airport in Milan is 77km away, which is just over one hour’s drive by road.