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Gravedona and surroundings

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Town of Gravedona ed Uniti on Lake Como, waterfront with Palazzo Gallio, sail boats in foreground

Gravedona

Gravedona is an idyllic fishing village with just over 4,000 inhabitants in the province of Como. With its bay-like lake shore and piazza with weekly market, Gravedona is considered one of the most beautiful places on Lake Como. Gravedona also has several restaurants/pizzerias, two supermarkets and small grocery stores.

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The town centre, located below the shore road and directly on Lake Como, is partly steep and characterised by the idyllic alleys typical of Lake Como on the picturesque bay. The sparsely built-up and rather flat headland ‘Poncia’ offers beautiful beaches near the river mouth.

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Dongo

Dongo is a small, unspoilt village with around 3,500 inhabitants and a bay with a fishing harbour. Dongo is located on the upper western shore of Lake Como and impresses with its magnificent mountain backdrop.

The small piazza by the bay is a popular meeting place for locals. Evening events are often held there. The historic buildings in the town are particularly worth seeing, such as the town hall, Palazzo Manzi, with its golden hall (Sala d’Oro) from the Napoleonic era. There are also several restaurants, bakeries and shops in the town.

The church of San Eufenia is located above Dongo and is a popular hiking destination with a fantastic panoramic view of Lake Como. The mountain villages of Stazzone and Germasino, with their rustic mountain trattorias, are easy to reach on foot.

Panorama on the upper lake of Como, with the town of Musso, its houses and the bell tower

Musso

The municipality of Musso, with a population of 1,000, is located south of Dongo on the northern western shore of Lake Como. The town has its historical origins in Roman times and was already known for its white marble back then. The characteristic winding and tiny alleys run through the centre of Musso. A beautiful lake promenade between Musso and Pianello Lario invites you to take a stroll. Quiet residential areas surrounded by greenery can be found on the slopes above. There are also several good restaurants and a small supermarket in the village.

Activities and highlights in and around San Siro

Transport links

By Boat

  • Ferry terminals in Gravedona, Dongo and Musso with passenger ships and hydrofoils to Varenna, Menaggio, Bellagio, Como or Lecco (south) or to Piona Abbey or Colico (north)

By train:

  • Panoramic train on the opposite eastern shore connects most towns on the eastern shore with Chiavenna and Milan.
  • Nearest railway station: Colico on the other side of the lake (ferry connection)
  • Between Gravedona and Dongo: Poncia headland with flat beaches near the river mo
  • Flat beaches north of Dongo to Gravedona
  • Beautiful, flat beaches in the south of Musso
  • Motorboat hire in Dongo and the neighbouring town of Domaso

Golf:

  • Nearest golf course: Menaggio e Caddenabbia, above Menaggio

By bicycle

  • Many touring opportunities for mountain bikers in the surrounding mountains
  • Lakeside promenade from Gravedona to Musso and on to Cremia, offering excellent opportunities for cycling, jogging and walking along the lake.

Horse riding in Gravedona and surroundings

  • Well-organised riding arenas with riding schools and trail riding opportunities between Gera Lario and Colico – Pian die Spagna Nature Reserve

Sailing, surfing & kite surfing

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

Tennis

  • Good tennis court facility with outdoor and indoor courts on the Poncia headland
  • Additional tennis courts in neighbouring towns

Hiking, walking, mountaineering & climbing:

  • Idyllic lakeside promenade from Sorico to Cremia with approx. 18 km of walking paths directly along the lake shore with cafés, bars and restaurants
  • Numerous mountain hikes with magnificent panoramic views of the surrounding mountains
  • Very beautiful hiking trails around the lake, in the nearby Valtellina Valley and in the Bergell region.

Water skiing & wakeboarding

  • Water ski schools in the neighbouring town of Domaso
  • Weekly market in Gravedona every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Weekly market in Dongo every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Weekly market in Musso every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • 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 boccia in attractive winter sports resorts 50-100 km away (St. Moritz (CH), Bormio, Teglio, Madesimo)
  • Ski touring and snowshoeing on Lake Como
  • Christmas markets and nativity scene exhibitions