Italy Two Centre Holidays - Lake Como

Lake Como has been named the beauty queen of the Italian lakes, and a “treasure the earth keeps to itself”, enchanting romantic poets to her sapphire waters, backed by snow capped peaks. The busy towns on this calm stretch of water range from the roman town Como, with a thriving silk industry and vast cathedral, to scenic Tremezzo, with its opulent palaces and extravagant public gardens of the Villas Serbollini and Melzi. A weekly lakeside market, and enticing restaurants line the shores of stylish Cernobbio, serving up succulent plates of freshly caught trout, whilst Bellagio, often named the most beautiful town in Italy has a more laid back, island feel, set on small peninsula at the heart of the lake. Climb Varenna’s steep, winding alleys of sleepy buildings with flower laden balconies and lace curtained windows, until you reach the ancient castle perched at the top, or explore the lake by boat for a more effortless journey of ever-changing views.