![Carate Urio, The Rocky Soul of Lake Como [Infographic]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c62f07eab1a627c7e768514/1669218847956-QKZUJQ1NMG291HNF7EM5/nuove+cover+blog+town+guide.png)
Carate Urio means steep alleys, stone steps, medieval arches, and an overall timeless vibe. Pretty impossible not to love its nostalgic allure!
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![Dongo, Lake Como: What to See in This Charming Village Which Took Part to Modern History [Infographic]](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5c62f07eab1a627c7e768514/1663166087593-P5944U3ZP7BC03HVLCVX/nuove+cover+blog+town+guide.png)
It’s probably less known compared to its more famous neighbors, but Dongo, on the northern coast of Lake Como, boasts in our view a truly authentic beauty that definitely deserves to be known.
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At just 10 km north of Menaggio you’ll find Pianello del Lario: a timeless village with 13 authentic hamlets scattered along the hill leading to the lake.
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Strategically located between Menaggio and Tremezzina, Griante lies on a wide plateau overlooking the lake, at about 50 mt. above the lake level. The village faces Bellagio, with the dolomite massifs of the Grigna and Grignetta in the background: a pretty unique natural scenery!
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What we love about Plesio, the hilltop village above Menaggio and one of the most ancient locations of the whole region, is the emotional experience it enables with its far-reaching views: from its hamlets, all located at different heights, you can enjoy a spectacular view on the Y-shape of Lake Como.
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With its slopes full of vineyards and olive groves, pastel colored villas, and white swans on the lake, Laglio - on the west coast of Lake Como - has always provided a romantic backdrop that has attracted tourists for a long time.
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There's more than one reason why you should visit Gravedona ed Uniti (Northern Lake Como) straight away: its 12 (yes, t-w-e-l-v-e) incredibly frescoed churches, its expansive public pebbled beaches where you can practice kitesurfing, its wealth of hiking trails in the amazing green valleys right behind the village. What are you waiting for?
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What's cool about Colonno is the quiet vibe that you can feel walking around its alleys. Colonno is right the opposite of a touristy spot. You won't find restaurants or any other particular attraction besides Greenway trail, BUT if you look for an authentic village with a strong community in it, that's the place to be.
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Today we explore the colorful hamlet of Sala Comacina, with its lucky location in front of Isola Comacina, its narrow alleys and its romantic harbour.
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Ossuccio, in Tremezzina, boasts some of the most famous attractions of the west coast of Lake Como: Isola Comacina, UNESCO area of Sacro Monte, and the iconic Santa Maria Maddalena bell tower. Take your time to explore this fantastic village little by little!
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There's only one word, in our view, that defines Lenno: privileged. Yes, because this elegant village is nestled in a natural bay - nicknamed “Gulf of Venus” or its beauty - washed by calm waters and kissed by the sun all day. Isn’t it a definition of paradise?
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Tremezzo, one of the stunning hamlets of Tremezzina, boasts an opulent beauty made of waterfront Italian-style gardens, XVIIth cent. churches, and marvellous period villas.
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Mezzegra is one of the 4 hamlets of Tremezzina, western coast of Lake Como. Its 3 districts - Azzano, Giulino, Bonzanigo - are full of history and stunning architecture.
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Let’s go on with our exploration of Lake Como with the help of our handy Towns Guides! Today we keep discovering the west coast with the village of San Siro.
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New infographic! This week is the turn of Moltrasio, the charming old hamlet of Lake Como with its spectacular waterfall, its stone quarries, the stunning waterfront villas and the mysterious Holy Staircase.
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We’ve decided to inaugurate our “Towns Guides” column - a collection of cool and practical infographics about each village of Lake Como - with Menaggio, the spectacular resort village set in the centre of Lake Como western shore.
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All that you need to know about one of the most timeless villages of Lake Como.