Gravedona and surrounding area

By ship:

• Ferry station in Gravedona, Dongo and Musso with passenger ships and hydrofoils to Varenna, Menaggio, Bellagio, Como or Lecco (south) or to the monastery of Piona or to Colico (north).

By train:

• Panoramic train on the opposite east bank connects most towns on the east bank with Chiavenna and Milan
• Nearest railway station: Colico on the other side of the lake (boat connection)

• between Gravedona and Dongo: headland “Poncia” with shallow beaches near the mouth of the river, well-kept beach pool, also with children’s pool and beach bar at the tip of the headland.
• Flat beaches north of Dongo to Gravedona
• Beautiful flat beaches south of Musso

• Motorboat rental in Dongo and in the neighbouring village of Domaso

Golf:

• • Nearest golf course “Menaggio e Caddenabbia” above Menaggio

By bike:

• • Many touring possibilities for mountain bikers in the surrounding mountains
  • Lakeside promenade from Gravedona to Musso and further to Cremia with good opportunities for cycling, jogging and walking along the lake

Horse riding in Gravedona and surroundings

• • Well-organised riding areas with riding schools and riding possibilities between Gera Lario and Colico – nature reserve Pian die Spagna

Sailing, Surfing & Kite

• • Sailing school in Gravedona, surfing and sailing school in the neighbouring village of Domaso

Tennis

• • Good tennis court facilities with open and covered courts on the Poncia headland.
  • Other tennis courts in the neighbouring villages

Hiking, Walking, Mountaineering & Climbing:

• • Idyllic lakeside promenade from Sorico to Cremia with approx. 18 km walk directly along the lakeshore with cafés, bars and restaurants.
  • Many mountain hikes with magnificent panoramic views in the surrounding mountain world
  • Sehr schöne Wanderwege um den Lago sowie im nahegelegenen Valtellinatal und in der Region Bergell

Water Ski & Wakeboards

• • Water ski schools in the neighbouring village of Domaso

• Weekly market in Gravedona every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8-13 hrs
• Weekly market in Dongo every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 8-16 hrs.
• Weekly market in Dongo every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 8-16 hrs.

• Several restaurants/pizzerias, 2 supermarkets and small grocery shops in Gravedona.
• Restaurants, bakeries and shopping facilities in Dongo
• Rustic mountain trattorias/restaurants in the mountain villages above Dongo
• Some good restaurants and a supermarket in Musso

• Alpine skiing / Nordic cross-country skiing / ice skating / ice bowls in attractive winter sports resorts 50-100 km away ( St. Moritz (CH), Bormio, Teglio, Madesimo)
• Touring Ski and Snowshoe Hiking on Lake Como
• Christmas markets and nativity scene exhibitions