Gravedona Travel Guide

 Paolomusc Says:  The resort is backed by huge mountains, and its well worth taking some time to explore the little villages that are perched on them. Good idea would be to get a picnic lunch from the Iperial supermarket and then take the little bus up the mountain from Dongo to Germasino.... 

 1 Review and 22 Opinions  Hotel La Villa is set at the back of the resort on elevated land that allows beautiful views over... 

 Paolomusc Says:  I found this little hotel (15 rooms) on an internet search. I travel to this destination a lot, but usually stay at the Hotel La Villa. This hotel is a very italian experience as the locals call in to the bar and restaurant on a regular basis. The actual hotel has been there... 

 Paolomusc Says:  Ristorante Cardinello is situated at one end of the main lakeside promenade, close to the little harbour and sailing club. The restaurant has three sections to it. One main one where you can see the pizza oven at work, then there is the more select wine bar and then the... 

 Paolomusc Says:  Throughout the summer months there are FREE concerts at the Palazzo Gallio, but it pays to check up well in advance and see what is on and when. Check out the web site: http://www.larioonline.it/lagodicomo/lagodicomo.asp?name=Palazzo%20Gallio There are also FREE concerts at... 

 Paolomusc Says:  For Lake Como most people arrive at one of the Milan airports. Whichever one you choose, if you are relying on public transport then you will no doubt take the train. If arriving at Malpensa, then the 'Nord' train will take you to Como with one change at Sarono. The station... 

 Paolomusc Says:  There aren't too many shops in Gavedona other than a few smaller one and two larger food stores. For fun shopping though, try the street market 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Just down the road in Dongo, the street market is 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month - but... 

 Paolomusc Says:  If you are practising your italian then you will need to know that in this area people hardly use the word please (per piacere) as this suggests a begging attitude, requesting a very special favour. In everyday use, they usually end every request with 'thank you' (grazie) So... 

 Paolomusc Says:  If you plan to walk around Gravedona a lot, take care on the main road at the back of the resort as this is the main road from Colico to Mennagio and can be very busy with intermittent sidewalks. The road can be very narrow in parts and the buses are very wide and fast, so... 

 Paolomusc Says:  With the advent of cheap flights and small carry-on baggage, its even more important to make certain that the small amount of clothes you may be taking will look fresh for every occasion. Take outfits that are interchangeable and compliment each other. Tops that can match... 

 Paolomusc Says:  Take the local bus to Dongo and then the smaller local bus up the mountain to Germasino. Walk from there through Stazzona and take the road past the church towards Brenzio. Fantastic views with seating areas along the way, but its a long walk, so buy a picnic at the Iperial... 

 Paolomusc Says:  Whether you like water or not, you really should take one of the slow boats around part of the lake. Its like a mini cruise and has all ammenities on board. There is nothing quite as impressionable as being on the lake looking back at the land, especially Gravedona as you...