Take me away… to Lake Como
Ever since moving to London, Lake Como was on my ‘to do’ list. And with my partner visiting, there didn’t seem a more perfect occasion.
We opted to take a road trip from Rome to Bellagio – known as the pearl of Lake Como where the two lakes meet. The drive took six and a half hours but with a break in between wasn’t too hard to sit through and driving on the right side went quite well until we reached the narrow streets around the Lake which was a little stressful.
Bellagio, Lake Como
We arrived at our hotel, approximately a three minute drive uphill from Bellagio town. It offered the most amazing views over Lake Como; it was truly stunning and so picturesque.
Bellagio, Lake Como
Poolside views
Bellagio town is full of jewellery, clothes and accessory stores, restaurants with traditional Italian cuisine, gelato, cakes and biscuits, hundreds of stairs and a port so you can travel between towns along the Lake – but we thought why leave when we’re already at the best part? My personal favourite was dinner at Silvio’s, owned by a fisherman himself – try the rice with fish if you get a chance… delish!
Bellagio, Lake Como
Bellagio town
Lunch in Bellagio town
Dinner at Silvio’s
Bellagio is the perfect place for a relaxing weekend, to indulge in some Italian cuisine, for a spot of local shopping, and to enjoy the picturesque surroundings.