[Italy🇮🇹] A fairytale-like view! Lake Como - Varenna

~Varenna~ 🌸 Spectacular lakeside views and colorful townscapes Located near the center of the lake, the turquoise water and the green mountains stand out in vivid detail. The lakeside promenade lined with pastel-colored buildings is as beautiful as a postcard. 🏘️ Medieval village with an old charm Narrow cobblestone streets continue like a maze, and there are also historic churches (San Giovanni Battista and San Giorgio). Just taking a walk while immersed in the medieval atmosphere will fill your soul. 🌿 Villas of art and greenery - Monastero & Cipressi • Villa Monastero: A former monastery turned mansion. The botanical gardens that stretch along the lakeside for about 2km are impressive, teeming with roses, ferns, and exotic trees. • Villa Cipressi: Enjoy the terraced gardens and the magnificent lake view, which makes for great photos. Cipressi's "Gate of Paradise" photo spot is also popular on social media. 🌊 Relaxing time on the lake Swim at the pebble beach "Lido di Varenna" or enjoy paddling in a kayak. In the summer, playing on the lake is also a memorable experience. Or enjoy a relaxing time with an aperitivo at a lakeside cafe. 🚆 Access by train (Milan ⇄ Varenna) • About 1 hour and 5 minutes from Milan Centrale Station. You can take a direct Regional train. The scenery is beautiful and it's the perfect start to your trip. • There are several trains during the day, departing between 6:20 and 21:20. Fares start from about €6.80 one way. • The arrival station is Varenna-Esino station. It is a 5-10 minute downhill walk from the station to the city center . ⛴ Access by ferry (from Como or Bellagio) • There is a regular ferry between Como and Varenna. The regular ferry takes about 58 minutes, but there is also a high-speed ferry (hydrofoil) that takes around 45 minutes and costs about €9-14 . • The shortest ferry ride between Bellagio and Varenna is 15 minutes. Frequent departures Departure point Main routes and travel times Milan Central Station Approx. 1 hour 5 minutes by train → 5-10 minutes walk from the station Como City Approx. 58 minutes by ferry, 45 minutes by express Bellagio Approx. 15 minutes by ferry Airport (Malpensa, etc.) Airport → Central Station (50-60 minutes) → Train → Varenna Varenna is a small village with the tranquility of the lake and the romance of the Middle Ages. Be sure to add it to your travel plans as an "Italian lakeside retreat" that you'll want to visit again and again😊 #Italy #LakeComo