Menaggio
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This attractive resort, located on the western shore of Lake Como, is a joy for outdoor enthusiasts who may be tempted by wind surfing and water-skiing on the lake, as well as golf and horseback riding in the countryside.
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  • Le Quattro Stagioni Lakeview
    Acquaseria, Italy36 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful town with good facilities such as the ferry, shopping street and bars with terraces
    Menaggio is centrally located and is a beautiful Italian town with a pleasant shopping street. The ferry takes you to many beautiful places around the lake. And there is mini golf at the lake. On the central square there are cozy bars with nice terraces overlooking Lake Como.
    Visited April 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written May 14, 2024
  • INKA97
    Frankfurt, Germany533 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nicer Than Bellagio
    The atmosphere in Menaggio is nicer than in Bellagio, in my eyes. Somehow the whole composition of the town, cafes, shops and vendors is pleasant. Especially, full but not crowded. And a lot of small streets which are quiet but still offer so much to discover.
    Visited June 2024
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 12, 2024
  • Darcy F
    Oxfordshire, United Kingdom18 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Great town around the lake as a base!
    We chose Menaggio as our base when visiting Lake Como as it’s close to Varena and Bellagio. We visited a few places around the lake and Menaggio seemed to be the best value for money and still had things to do, while not being too busy! There are easy ferry links, and places to explore - I will be returning back!
    Visited August 2024
    Traveled with friends
    Written August 28, 2024
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Rodger B
Rochdale, UK32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
We decided to go to Lake Como for the first time and were very impressed by our trip. The plane was delayed for two hours and after a one hour plus coach journey to Menaggio we arrived at our hotel just after midnight. We went straight to bed but on waking in the morning we opened the curtains to see the beautiful lake in front of us. The hotel was good, our room was spacious and very clean and the staff were excellent. The buffet breakfast was good as was the restaurant and bar where the staff again were efficient and very friendly. We spent some time sun bathing but also enjoyed travelling the lake on the very available ferries. We also spent time exploring the local area and all in all had a very enjoyable time.
Written September 26, 2022
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Martin J
London, UK21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
Menaggio, Lake Como, Italy is simply wonderful. Not as busy as Varenna or Bellagio, but with all the charm of a small lake side town in Italy that you’d expect. It is well connected by ferries, but they do stop around 8pm. The town has a lovely square with a number of restaurants, cafes, shops. We always managed to get seated in the afternoon, but do recommend making evening reservations. There is a beautiful promenade for an evening stroll, and the most picturesque mini golf course right on the lake front.
we stayed at the Bella Menaggio Terrazzo apartment. The apartment is a short walk from town (10 mins max), and up hill. A bit hard with 3 large suitcases, and you have to cross a road on a tight bend. However the short walk is worth it. The view from the terrace is the best!!!.
The apartment had 3 bedrooms. Two doubles (main with nice en-suite) and a children’s room with 3 bunks. Three bathrooms, and a open plan kitchen, diner, lounge make up the apartment. It is well appointed and we found it very clean. Only wish would be for a Nespresso coffee machine. Apart from that it’s excellent. Highly recommend and would stay again.
Getting from Milan Malapense airport is a trek. Two trains, one ferry and a 10 mins walk. But it’s worth it in the end.
Written August 22, 2023
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M_J_Whitworth
Banbury, UK53 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Couples
Lovely location on Lake Como. Menaggio is a great base to explore the lake, with easy access to other locations via boat and bus. Some great places to eat and drink and always seems to be something going on in the main square (Piazza Garibaldi)
Written October 2, 2023
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Darcy F
Oxfordshire, UK18 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
We chose Menaggio as our base when visiting Lake Como as it’s close to Varena and Bellagio. We visited a few places around the lake and Menaggio seemed to be the best value for money and still had things to do, while not being too busy!
There are easy ferry links, and places to explore - I will be returning back!
Written August 28, 2024
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Suresh C
Charlotte, NC973 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We stayed at Bellagio and took a ferry to Menaggio. We have to leave the first ferry because there was a huge crowd and there was a rush to get in. We had a 30 minutes for the next one and we were lucky to get it - many were there who got disappointed. Due to this hurdle, we had very little time - so went around the town center, heard the church bells ring at 5pm, had an icecream and returned back.
Definitely the place has more to offer and we did not do justification in visiting it with less time available. Return ferry to Bellagio was the last one and it did not turn up for 30 minutes - we were worried, but it came subsequently and we completed our trip
Written September 11, 2022
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Christy
Los Angeles, CA314 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Very lovely town worth visiting. We came here with the boat from Varenna. It takes 15 minutes only. Short walk to town from ferry station. I highly recommend to stroll trough town and if you want to have lunch like us don't fall for tourist traps. I highly recommend Il ristorante di Paolo, La fabrica del Gelato and Lavender shop for souvenirs and gifts! I think every small town has it but we bought ours in Menaggio. Pretty town enough for half a day visit.
Written November 2, 2022
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Le Quattro Stagioni Lakeview
Acquaseria, Italy36 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
Menaggio is centrally located and is a beautiful Italian town with a pleasant shopping street. The ferry takes you to many beautiful places around the lake. And there is mini golf at the lake. On the central square there are cozy bars with nice terraces overlooking Lake Como.
Written May 14, 2024
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Steve S
Palm Springs, CA1,711 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2022
Today we took a ferry across the lake to the village of Menaggio. We walked North along the beautiful promenade and continued out of town. We were surprised to find a walking/bike path that has been developed out of an abandoned train route. We walked about 10 miles round trip. A Great way to spend our day!
Written January 23, 2023
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FabulousTL
Bonita Springs, FL651 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2021 • Couples
Great vacation spot! Nice shopping, variety of stores. Plenty of restaurants to choose from, covering all price ranges. Hotels with lake views. Plenty of walking areas. Can take the ferry to other towns along the lake.
Written September 18, 2021
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su
Switzerland2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2024 • Friends
Especially in summer you would like to bathe in Menaggio. This was possible in all the years before in the public bath with admission. Now we have to realize that this bath no longer belongs to the public (or you pay min. 55 Euro admission), but a first-class hotel. This is a shame for Menaggio! The public is pushed back to unclean sites (camping) or other unguarded, dangerous (because of boats) stretches of beach. Incomprehensible.
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Written August 29, 2024
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