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Besides being the most famous of the Italian lakes, Lake Como is one of the most beautiful places in the world. It has absolutely stunning views of the surrounding majestic mountains with their deep valleys running through them. The clear lake water is mesmerizing and varies in colour from light green to dark green/blue. On the rare occasion when the lake is still, it mirrors the magnificent scenery that surrounds it. The towns and villages along the lakes shores are very picturesque and each one of them feels like it could be home to any number of celebrities. In summer you will find villages inundated with tourists from all around the world. However you will notice that certain areas of the lake attract different nationalities. During the summer months and especially at the weekends, many of the lakeside lidos (beach areas) are full to capacity with holidaymakers as well as local residents. The Milanese tend to come to the lake for their weekend break as well as to escape the smothering city heat. In the winter months the lake is much quieter although you will still see and hear the odd tourist ambling around. Lake Como is never completely tourist free as even during the winter the lake attracts visitors with its stunning snow-capped mountains and clear crisp winter days with blue skies. |
Lake Como History & Formation
| Terrain Lake Como is in the southern sector surrounded by limestone hills, such as the Grigne range while in the north [ ... ] |
| History Lombardy was first inhabited by Celtic peoples from the 5th century BC, conquered by Rome after the Second Pun [ ... ] |
| Lake Formation The remarkable landscape was formed at the end of the last Ice Age when the Alpine glaciers retreated, leaving [ ... ] |
Mezzegra The lovely hillside town of Mezzegra is situated on the western branch of Lake Como in the central zone kno [ ... ] |
Cadenabbia & Griante Cadenabbia which joins onto Griante is a small residential village on the western branch of Lake Como, Italy [ ... ] |
Domaso Domaso is situated on the northwest part of the lake. There are steep narrow streets that lead up from the lak [ ... ] |
| The Seasons The holiday season runs from Easter to October. Ideal times to go are May, June and September when it’s stil [ ... ] |
| Temperatures Temperatures in Lake Como vary considerably compared to Milan, due to its alpine location (even though it is o [ ... ] |
| Vegetation The vegetation includes vines and fig, pomegranate, olive, chestnut, and oleander trees. Chestnut and conifer [ ... ] |
| Viper There are a few species of viper (vipera), two of which are common in Italy. Vipers are dangerous as they ha [ ... ] |
| How to treat snake bites Should you see a snake, leave it alone and do not attempt to kill it as all snakes are protected by law. Avo [ ... ] |
Snakes Snakes or serpente are reptiles that live in various habitats all over the world; dry stone walls, sunny woods [ ... ] |
