About fifteen minutes by ferry from Bellagio heading northeast, Varenna is another beautiful village to discover on Lake Como. You can take scenic walks along the lakefront, explore some of the majestic and historic sights in the hills (such as Villa Monastero and Vezio Castle) or simply relax while enjoying local specialties on the shore of the small but charming harbor. The local authorities have taken strict measures to preserve the town’s charm, so much so that even painting the buildings overlooking the water requires official permission.
