There are many things to do during the holidays in these countries of the lake. Going to the lake with a boat and visit the different countries, stopping here and there; walking in the hills or along the Lake Greenway that runs for over 10 km through the towns Colonno, Sala Comacina, Ossuccio, Lenno, Mezzegra, Tremezzo and Griante, in part just above the villages and partly along the lake, visiting the historic towns, rural views, admiring the lake, seeing buildings and flower gardens; go to discover the prestigious Ville that contain priceless treasures: Villa Carlotta in Cadenabbia and Villa Balbianello in Lenno, two km from Mezzegra; Ossuccio to go to admire the Romanesque bell tower and go visit the Comacina Island; water skiing or rent boats and motorboats; do sports at the tennis courts, volleyball, soccer scattered everywhere; cycle along the lake by bicycle; go horseback riding; take guided tours with an experienced guide up the mountain and the surrounding area; climb climbing on Mezzegra cliff; walking along a trail to the Mount of Molds, where, etched in the rocks, you can see fossils imprinted in the rock of the mountains; go to Lido di Lenno, Cadenabbia, Menaggio; play miniature golf in Menaggio, go up to the 'Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Club' 18-hole, par 70, 5,000 meters, the second oldest in Italy and other possible choices, including simple stroll through the cobbled streets, narrow alleys the country and its fractions, seeing villas and ancient palaces.
And the location is convenient to reach other points of interest.
Milan is 70 km, Lugano and Campione d'Italy, where there is a casino, are a half hour drive; the medieval town of Como is 26 km away, and the upper part of the lake borders the Valtellina, famous for winter sports and for the production of dried beef, cheeses and wines of great body.
There is also a good selection of nearby restaurants, including 'The Cris' in Lenno and 'Risorgimento' in Mezzegra. A Azzano there is an excellent pizzeria just after the Post Office, and, facing the lake, the Magnolia, with frescoed ceilings. In nearby Tremezzo 'Al Veluu', The Frog, 'Helvetia', 'Red & White' and 'El Timon', and just above Tremezzo an excellent pizza at 'Pizzeria Balognett'.