{"id":7371,"date":"2017-04-29T19:29:35","date_gmt":"2017-04-29T19:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/?p=7371"},"modified":"2017-04-29T19:29:35","modified_gmt":"2017-04-29T19:29:35","slug":"perfect-day-lake-como","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/perfect-day-lake-como","title":{"rendered":"A Perfect Day On Lake Como"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Getting there<\/h3>\n<p>From Milan, you can catch a direct train north to Como, which takes about an hour. However, I\u2019d advise spending an extra 15 minutes on the train and heading to the town of Varenna instead. Varenna is much more charming than Como, and it\u2019s aptly positioned halfway up the eastern side of the lake which makes it an ideal base for exploring by bike.<\/p>\n<p>If you heed my advice and stay at least one night at Lake Como, then you\u2019ll want to head across the lake to Menaggio. Either way, purchase a ferry day pass in Varenna because you\u2019re definitely going to need it to explore the villages around the lake by bike.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7373\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/lake-como-italy-5.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Accommodation on Lake Como<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re not jetting back to Milan right away, book yourself a bed at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/directory\/listing\/il-perlo-panorama\">Il Perlo Panorama<\/a>. The Hotel is located on the top a hill facing the lake, about 3 km from the town centre. The hotel has\u00a0a small garden, balcony, and an unforgettable view of the lake. 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These three towns in the heart of the lake are all connected via a 15 minute ferry ride with routes that form a triangle.<\/p>\n<p>While there are other towns and villages around Lake Como, these three are close together, easy to travel between, and exceedingly pretty. You\u2019ll be able to amble down cobblestone streets and glimpse views of the lake and surrounding mountains no matter which village you\u2019re in. By devoting a full day to explore them, you\u2019ll have plenty of time to slow down and savour the proverbial dolce vita without feeling like a tourist.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-7375\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/lake-como-italy-4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>BELLAGIO<\/h3>\n<p>Of the three villages, Bellagio is the runaway favourite amongst visitors to Lake Como. With near-360 degree views from the headland at the centre of the lake, there\u2019s a pretty decent chance it\u2019ll be your favourite, too.<\/p>\n<p>Villa Serbelloni hosts the best panoramic view of Lake Como: if you\u2019re a guest at this five star resort, you get a literal front row seat. The rest of us can sneak a peek through the gates or opt to take a guided tour of the grounds and gardens, which costs \u20ac9 for an hour and a half tour.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7376\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bike-mag.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/iStock-593341862.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1255\" height=\"836\" \/><\/p>\n<p>But you don\u2019t have to splash out on a fancy tours\u00a0to enjoy the best of Bellagio. 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