Excursion tips

As colourful as life: Italy's weekly markets

The markets and weekly fairs on Lake Como are always worth a visit. Small and large weekly markets & fashion on Lake Como are held in almost all towns and villages, which serve to cover the daily needs of the inhabitants. But fashionable items are also often found here and serve as nice souvenirs for tourists. The mix of fresh fruit and vegetables and other food, clothes, leather goods and knick-knacks is very interesting and entertaining. The markets in Italy are always a social event as well: people travel from the countryside to shop at the market, meet acquaintances and friends and go to the bar for an espresso. Just go there and let yourself drift a little! Due to the often cramped road conditions, it is advisable to travel by boat or train, as finding a parking space by car is not much fun.

The following is a selection of regular markets on Lake Como:

Monday morning from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Bellano: Thursday 8.00 to 12.00

Colonno: Fridays from 14.00 to 18.00

Colico: Friday 8.00 to 12.30

Como: Tuesday + Thursday 8.00 am to 1.00 pm, Saturday 8.00 am to 5.00 pm

Cernobbio: Wednesday until 12.30 p.m.

Domaso: 1st + 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Dongo: Thursday 8.00 to 13.00

Gravedona: 1st + 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Lecco: Wednesday 7.00 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. and Saturday 7.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m.

Lenno: Tuesday from 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Menaggio: 2nd + 4th Friday of the month 8.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

Moltrasio: Fridays from 8.30 to 11.30 a.m.

Musso: 2nd + 4th Thursday of the month from 8.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Mezzegra: Friday morning

Nesso: Monday from 8.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Porlezza: Saturday until 8.30 am to 3.00 pm

Torno: Wednesday and Friday from 6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m.

Tremezzo: Thursday from 8.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.

Varenna: every wednesday

Fashion Shopping on Lake Como - Outlet Stores in and around Como

Milan is one of the biggest fashion metropolises not only in Italy but also worldwide and has a long tradition in the clothing and textile industry. World-famous brands such as Armani, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci or Versace are based in the city and have close roots with it. Those who want to avoid the hustle and bustle of Milan but still don’t want to miss out on an extraordinary shopping experience will find what they are looking for on Lake Como. In and around Como you will find several outlet stores of well-known brands, which are always a popular destination for holidaymakers.