Lario is for Lovers

Are you looking for a quintessential romantic location that is a little farther afield? If so, consider the Lago region of Italy!

Lario (also called “Lago”) is home to the stunning, iconic Lake Como in Lombardy, Northern Italy. It’s also within driving distance of dreamy seaside villages that shape the area while offering a variety of boutiques, restaurants, quaint squares, and villas to explore at your leisure.

After exploring the region in our ideally suited car rental, a Fiat Sport, and on the ever-reliable water ferries, we discovered some new favorites of our own. One could easily while away the hours meandering through the idyllic grounds of one of the area’s most iconic landmarks, the enchanting gardens of ‘Villa Melzi’ (pictured below).

The lake lifestyle is all about slowing the pace of life enough to enjoy the overwhelming beauty of this region. One such place is Bellagio, dubbed ‘the pearl of Lake Como.’ Along with stunning landscapes, idyllic gardens, and medieval villages, silk manufacturing is another main reason Lake Como became famous worldwide. Over the years, silks from the Lake Como region have gained so much popularity that in 1972, its production exceeded that of China and Japan. Don’t miss a visit to ‘Azalea Silk of Como‘‘ (founded in 1960), one of Bellagio’s oldest handmade silk retailers.

Bellagio is certainly iconic and worthy of a visit, but we found the lesser-known Mennagio to be quite charming, possessing a more relaxed and welcoming feel. You can capture and enjoy the infectious ambiance of Mennagio by settling in at ‘Café Del Pess’ off the main square. When you are ready to meander down the quaint, boutique-lined walkways, take time to explore the lovely and quirky collection at ‘Decio-Immagine Casa’.

Your visit to Lake Como would be incomplete without touring the idyllic ‘Villa del Balbianello’ in Loveno (pictured below). This stunning property has become world famous by appearing in Star Wars and James Bond films, but even if you’re not a fan of those films, the estate is not to be missed! The property can be reached by car, but we opted for the more romantic approach via water taxi (which I highly recommend).

While visiting Lario, we discovered many gems and created even more treasured moments. As a result, we are thrilled to curate travel experiences at this unique destination for our esteemed clients. Are you and your love ready for Lario?

We look forward to working with you!