Lake Como is a pre-alpine basin formed by an ancient glacier. It is Europe’s deepest lake (1,350 feet). It is 30 miles long, 2 1/2 miles at its widest point. The city of Como lies at the southwestern leg, while Lecco occupies the southeastern end.
Como and its Surroundings ( Cernobbio )
For its picturesque beauty, elegant restaurants, luxury hotels and stylish shops this is the favourite place of international tourists. Como is an attractive town offering lots of activities: culture, art, sport entertainment, shopping and a sophisticated atmosphere all round.
From Como to Menaggio
Luxurious gardens, elegant villas, nice restaurants can be discovered in the fascinating small villages that dots this part of the lake.
The centre of the lake The Larian Triangle
The picturesque tourist towns of Menaggio, Bellagio and Varenna are located one in front of the other in the three opposite branch of the lake.