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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 [ ... ] |
| Lake Formation The remarkable landscape was formed at the end of the last Ice Age when the Alpine glaciers retreated, leaving [ ... ] |
| History Lombardy was first inhabited by Celtic peoples from the 5th century BC, conquered by Rome after the Second Pun [ ... ] |
Menaggio Menaggio is situated halfway along the western shore of Lake Como and has always been an important trading c [ ... ] |
Sorico This town is situated on the north-western shore of Lake Como and is approximately 45k to the town of Como. [ ... ] |
| San Siro San Siro (which was formerly known as Santa Maria Rezzonico) lies on the western shore of Lake Como (known als [ ... ] |
| The Winds The valleys around Lake Como generate a complex wind system. The two dominant winds which sweep across the lak [ ... ] |
| Vegetation The vegetation includes vines and fig, pomegranate, olive, chestnut, and oleander trees. Chestnut and conifer [ ... ] |
| Detailed Weather Forecast Detailed Weather forecast for Lake Como. |
Mosquitoes Mosquitoes zanzare are small flying insects (similar to that of the Scottish Midge) and are found around the [ ... ] |
| Viper There are a few species of viper (vipera), two of which are common in Italy. Vipers are dangerous as they ha [ ... ] |
| Aesculapian Snake This is a non-venemous snake found in northern and central Italy (and other countries), although if bitten you [ ... ] |
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