Fun and Sport:
Learn what you can do in Como, on the lake or in the surrounding area
Many visitors come to Lake Como because of its stunning and breathtaking views while Como offers also a wide variety of activites to suit your interests.
Lake Como is the perfect place to enjoy sporting activities such as canoeing, diving, biking, hiking, boating, jogging and swimming.
However, few knows that Como is a golfer's paradise too, with more than seven top courses all within easy reach from Old Borgo Vico, including two of the most ancient and private clubs in Italy: Circolo Golf Villa d'Este in Montorfano and Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club
Whether you're interested in participating in sports, shopping, touring historical sites or ancient churches and monuments, attending a performance at our local theater, taking a boat ride up Lake Como to one of the many quaint villages that surround the lake, taking a day trip to Milan, riding a cable car up to Brunate for a long walk in nature with breathtaking views of Lake Como, or just relaxing on a lakeside bench, Como is the place to do it all!
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Golf courts and courses around Lake Como. You can do it in Brianza, in Menaggio, in Lecco
- When You can play Golf on Lake Como any time, but summertime’s the best, every golf player will agree. When choosing your Golf Club, we can help you for booling a tee time
- Where : There are lots of Golf centres around Lake Como: Villa d’Este in Montorfano, Menaggio, Lanzo and Carimate hosts Golf Clubs in tranquil and enchanting parks. Golf Club Monticello in Cassina Rizzardi is the biggest course in Italy, boasting 36 hole
One of the most intense experiences on Lake Como. You can do it in Ossuccio, Varenna or Osteno
- Enjoy canyoning on Lake Como in the late spring or in summer. If it hasn’t been raining, the shallow water would mak the experience more difficult. Always pay attention to the weather.
- Val Bodengo boasts a lot of different kind of experiences. The areas between Tremezzina and Menaggio, or between Esino and Varenna, are ideal for beginners.
Lake Como is the land of cycling. From the historical slope as Ghisallo, to freeride paths between woods and the lake. You can do it everywhere!
- When Try out the routes and tracks around Lake Como all year long: mind the weather conditions, especially if you plan a hike on the mountains or a trip through the woods. Spring’s the idea season!
- Where The most interesting routes are included in CicloVia dei Laghi; if you’re looking for the historical slopes, choose Muro di Sormano and Ghisallo
One of the most intense experiences on Lake Como. You can do it by Aero Club Como
- When Fly above Lake Como by seaplane all year round: follow the instructions of Aeroclub Como, its excursion plans for groups, test flight and courses
- Where Como hosts one of the most important hangar for seaplanes, that also happen to be almost an istitution in the area. AeroClub Como, founded in 1930, is located at the end of the walk on the waterfront in Como just 5 minutes wolk from Old Borgo Vico
Enjoy your summertime… on the lakeside!
- When Let yourself be seduced by the deep blue waters of Lake Como: they can give you refreshment during the hot summer or simply be the perfect frame for a relaxing spring afternoon.
- Where Find the ideal place to sunbathe surrounded by elegant villas in the southern part of Lake Como or jump in the waves of the North Lake, following the trails of kitesurf boards from the surface of water up to touch the sky
One of the most intense activities in Lake Como. Fascinanting diving, for every level
- When You can dive into the waters of Lake Como all year round. Keep in mind the water temperature and the poor visibility: diving in the lake is often different and more difficult than diving in the sea.
- Where :There are several good diving spots: Punta Spargivento in Bellagio, the wall of Villa Pliniana in Torno and the sea horse of Onno. You can also find shipwreck sites in the depths of Lake Como
Paths and Tours to visit the Green parts of Lake Como
- When Choose your green tour according to the current season and to the weather conditions. There are a lot of summer experiences you can pick from, but springtime’s the best to enjoy the flowering in gardens and parks
- Where Visit one of the many villas on the lake, like Villa del Balbianello in Lenno or Villa del Grumello in Como; explore the Green Land woods across the moorland;
One of the most intense experience above the Lakes. You can do it starting from Mount Cornizzolo
- When; You can hop on a hang-glider or jump with a paraglider and fly above Lake Como all year round. Check carefully the wind and the weather conditions before your flight.
- Where: You can hang-glide or paraglide in tandem! The transfer and the equipment are provided by sportive associations. Even if you’re afraid of heights, don’t worry: while flying you can’t identify any landmark
An extreme experience to live Lake Como. You can do it on Lake Como
- When Explore the most suggestive corners in Lake Como by kayak! The best season is summer, but you can make excursions all year. Always control the waether conditions and the winds forecasts.
- Where The best itineraries are in the middle Lake, from Bellagio or Mandello del Lario. For easier excursions explore the North from Domaso,
One of the most extreme activities on Lake Como. You can do it in Lecco, Blevio or Lezzeno
- When You can ski or wakeboard on Lake Como water all year round, but the best time is from march to october.
- Where You can begin your experience from the sport association docks along the coast of Lake Como. The best spots are Paré, near Lecco, Blevio, 10 km away from Como, or in North Lake Como.