Cernobbio

The shoreline of Cernobbio, a graceful town at 5 minutes walking distance from the Grand Hotel di Como, comprises a compact quarter of old houses just off the lakeside piazza and is laced with a series of fine villas fronting the water.

It is ideal for a walk along the lakeshore, and then for enjoying an ice-cream or a cocktail in the picturesque square facing the small pier.