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leics Says: The passarella, the lakeside path from Olivedo to Varenna, is really very pretty indeed.It meanders its way between cliff and shoreline, under overhanging branches, across a little bridge, through restaurant patios and past little (very expensive) shops towards the main...
leics Says: The church of S Giorgio presides over the main village square (named after the church).It was started in around 1200, although it has no written mention until 1313, and has obviously undergone many changes over the centuries. But you can still see fragments of its earlier...
leics Says: You could so easily miss this very ancient church.It's tucked away in the corner of Piazza San Giorgio, almost on the lakeside. No tower, and nothing to see from the piazza apart from a curving grey wall.S Giovanni dates from at least the 1100s, although was probably built...
leics Says: If you are feeling energetic you could spend a lot of time going up and down the numerous stepped and cobbled alleyways which are indicators of Varenna's fishing-village past.I didn't feel very energetic on my visit, I'm afraid, but did very much enjoy exploring one or two...
slcook52 Says: A good way to spend the day on Lake Como is to get the all day ferry pass and hop around the lake, visiting the other towns. Bellagio is a short ride away, as is Menaggio and Lenno. At each place you will find opportunities to shop, eat, or visit villas.One of my favorite...
Villa Monastro Botanical Gardens
glo39 Says: Situated along the eastern side of Lake Como, the garden is the result of age-long work which transformed the steep slopes into a scenic design.A very peaceful and relaxing place to wander or sit under the arbors and picnic.Please refer to my Lago di Como travelogues for...
londonlover Says: Varenna is easily walkable from end to end, and the main square is home to Hotel Olived (pictured), and the ferry dock where you can catch a boat to Bellagio (regular departures several times a day). It's a quaint, old-fashioned town that doesn't shout touristy, but caters...
I'd like to take you on a slow boat to Como
Billy16 Says: Varenna is situated in the centre of the lake and is therefore ideally placed for exploring the lake by ferry/boat. The photo is of my favourite boat 'The Milano' which is classed as the slow boat travelling from Como in the south to Colico in the north and returns...
Peterodl Says: I can't remember the name of the church in the center of town once you climb the steps up from the waterfront.The church is small but full of character. Pop your head in for a look around.
1 Review and 150 Opinions Of all the places we stayed on my two-week trip to Italy, this was my probably favorite--a fabulous...
2 Reviews and 208 Opinions I would recommend this hotel to romantic trips,to families, but not for elderly or physically...
slcook52 Says: Nice little waterfront restaurant with great views. Mostly light meals, pizzas, panini, salads, crepes
La Frulleria: Best gelato in Varenna
londonlover Says: There are a couple of gelato places in Varenna, but this was my favorite. Delicious gelato served in a cone or in copetta (cup), with several flavors available. This is take-out gelato, as you order at the window and can eat it as you stroll the lakefront promenade (although...
londonlover Says: The Albergo Milano is a hotel and restaurant, but we only ate here. It has to be the best place in town for a lovely meal al fresco, overlooking Lago di Como. We arrived at dusk, watched the lights come on across the lake, and received relaxed, attentive service. The...
slcook52 Says: Once having taken the train to Varenna (see main page), you can walk around the town itself from one end to the other. But being situated in the middle of Lake Como, you will want to use the good ferry system to visit the other mid lake towns (Bellagio, Menaggio, Lenno,...
Peterodl Says: To get to Varenna, forget about driving there, unless you want to or live there anyway, I would advise you to make use of the lake boat service.You can drive your car onto the ferry and it drops you off, you can drive into town or to somewhere else, cutting down on driving...
Microclimate and citrus fruites
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leics Says: With regard to the buying of train tickets and the problem if the station ticket office is closed and the ticket machine dead:As you walk down into Olivedo (the village adjoining Varenna) you will see the sign in the main photo. Don't be misled: this is *not* the 'last stop'...
If you visit out of season....
leics Says: ......you can expect the railway station ticket office to be closed. And you may find, as I did, that the ticket machine isn't working either.To avoid problems you could, of course, buy a return ticket from wherever you started. But this wouldn't work for me, as I'd intended...
slcook52 Says: Not necessarily off the beaten path, but a fun days outing anyway. I booked a day trip thru the local Varenna travel agency, Tiviano Tours, which was right across the street from where I stayed. It was a guided bus/train tour that left at 8am from across the lake in...
At a lake, well, watersports of course!
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One of the characteristics of Varenna are the narrow streets that links the lake side to the center of the town. On the sides face the artists' shops and...
Q: I am looking for a place for 3 couples to stay for 3 nights, Sept 26 - 28, 2010. Most hotels that I have already contacted are...
A: www.venere.com has no available rooms listed but www.booking.com does have a few, although they are slightly outside Varenna itself.
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Yes, Varenna is very pretty indeed. With its colourful houses set on the side of Lake Como and its little alleyways running up from the shore a reminder of its fishing-village origins, its attraction...
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An idyllic little town on Lago di Como
Compared to its close neighbor, Bellagio, I suppose Varenna isn't that well known. But I like it even better--a relatively unpretentious and quiet town on the banks of Lago di Como (Lake Como),...
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It was our third day on Lake Como but it was our first ferry boat ride. Varenna is on the opposite side of the lake from where we were staying in Ossuccio. Taking the ferry was the simplest and most...
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The town of Varenna is so picturesque, sitting on a point jutting out into Lake Como. The buildings and houses are beautifully colored in shades of red, yellow, coral, and salmon. It has a nice little...
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The town of Varenna on the east shore of Lago di Como is without doubt my favourite destination in the world. The subperb hotel accomodation we use (of which more later) adds to the restful ambiece of...
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