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Pianello del Lario

Pianello del Lario is a small, elongated town on the western shore of Lake Como. The municipality, with a population of around 1,000, belongs to the province of Como and is located about 35 kilometers northeast of the provincial capital.

The typical local restaurants, trattorias, and mountain agriturismos (farms with guest rooms) are located partly directly on Lake Como on the lakeside promenade. Pianello del Lario has a small harbor for sailing and motor boats on Lake Como and is a rather quiet place thanks to the tunneled bypass road. A small supermarket and a bakery ensure that basic supplies are available. A visit to the church of San Martino, located directly on Lake Como, is highly recommended.

The boat landing stage offers excursion possibilities to the south, e.g. to Menaggio, Varenna, or to the north, e.g. to the Abbey of Piona.

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San Siro

San Siro consists of the small romantic lakeside villages of Santa Maria Rezzonico, Santa Maria, and Acquaseria and is located on the upper shore of the lake at the foot of Monte Bregagno. The lakeside villages are almost entirely connected by a panoramic lakeside path for walking, jogging, and cycling. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments, kiosks, and sports facilities.

The 13th-century Castello di Rezzonico castle is in a stunning location and encompasses grounds of over 2,000 m² stretching down to the lake shore. Unfortunately, the castle cannot be visited as it is privately owned. However, there is a rocky beach below the castle that can be used for swimming.

Activities and highlights in and around San Siro

Transport links

By car:

  • In mountain villages: collective parking lots in the village center
  • Cadenabbia, Como, or Lugano: popular destinations for car trips and day trips to Milan

By Boat

  • Boat landing stages in San Vito and Pianello with excursion possibilities to the south, e.g. Menaggio, Varenna, or to the north, e.g. the Abbey of Piona.
  • Regular boat connections from Menaggio to Como, Bellagio and Varenna

By bus:

  • On the west bank, the public bus runs regularly with stops in all villages and towns.
  • Beautiful bays and beaches from Pianello to San Vito – ideal for all kinds of water sports.
  • Small flat beaches, some with sand, in Rezzonico.

  • Golfing in San Siro:

      • Nearest golf course: Menaggio e Caddenabbia, south of Menaggio
      • 5 additional locations in the south near Como and Lugano, as well as in the north in Sondrio/Valtellina Valley

    Sailing, Surfing & Kitesurfing:

      • Beautiful bays and beaches in San Vito – ideal for all kinds of water sports
      • Surf school in Pianello

    Tennis:

      • Pianello near church (Bar Sport for reservations)

    Mountain bike, road bike & electric bike

      • Many touring opportunities for mountain bikers in the surrounding mountains
      • Waterfront promenade with excellent opportunities for cycling, jogging and walking along the lake

    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
      • Beautiful walks and hikes in the surrounding area, e.g. on the “Antica Strada Regina” from Rezzonico to Acquaseria, then on via the “Sasso Rancio” to Nobiallo.
  • Nightlife in the neighboring towns of Menaggio, Dongo, and Gravedona
  • Vernissages, concerts and festivals all year round in Menaggio
  • Small weekly market on Wednesdays in Pianello and Rezzonico twice a month in the large local parking lot
  • Weekly markets always on a different day in the neighboring towns
  • Several restaurants and café bars along the waterfront promenade, some with sports and leisure facilities
  • Cremia: Hairdresser and small grocery store
  • Pianello: Supermarket in Pianello on the outskirts of town towards Musso and in the center of Pianello, also offering delicious desserts and a popular bakery.
  • Shopping opportunities in the nearby towns of Menaggio or Dongo
  • 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 snowshoe hiking on the local mountain Bregagno (2,107 m)
  • Christmas markets and nativity scene exhibitions