Top Destinations Nearby
Porlezza is the ideal starting point to explore Northern Italy and Switzerland:
On Lake Como (15 minutes drive):
Menaggio – lakeside promenade, boat connections
Bellagio – romantic village where the 3 branches of the lake meet
Varenna – colourful houses, castles, lakeside walks, and villas
Como – Cathedral, historic buildings, funicular, museums
Tremezzo – Villa Carlotta
Lenno – Villa del Balbianello
Varenna – Villa Cipressi e Villa Monastero
Bellagio – Villa Melzi
In Switzerland (from 15 minutes drive):
Lugano – parks, shops, art, lakeside walks (Parco Ciani, Via Nassa)
Morcote – picturesque lakeside town
Swiss Miniature, LAC arts centre
Monte Bré, Monte S.Salvatore, Monte Tamaro e Monte Generoso
Further Excursions:
Como – Duomo, shopping, museums (1h)
Milano – Duomo, shopping, museums (1h 30m)
St. Moritz – elegance and alpine charm in the Engadine (Switzerland)