Just a Stone’s Throw from Vercana: Small, Great Discoveries

Why go far when beauty is right outside your door?

Vercana is your private balcony overlooking Lake Como, but it is also the ideal starting point to explore villages that look as if they came straight out of a postcard. Forget traffic stress and let your curiosity guide you: here are the nearby places we love the most and that you absolutely cannot miss.

Right Downstairs: Domaso and the Call of the Lake

Just walk down the historic mule track to find yourself in the beating heart of the North lake Como

• Aperitif at the Harbor: Stroll among the arcades of the ancient fishermen’s village of  and stop for a lakeside spritz. The sunset atmosphere is unbeatable.
• Wind in Your Hair: Whether you want to try windsurfing or simply relax on the endless grass beach, this town is your personal waterfront garden.

5 Minutes Away: Gravedona, Elegance and History

A noble village, featuring a lakefront promenade that invites you to a romantic walk among historic palaces and open squares.

• The Castle: Lose yourself in the “Castello” district of , a maze of very narrow alleys that suddenly open up onto the blue of the lake.
• Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie: A 15th-century jewel located in a scenic position, famous for its elegant Renaissance cloister and precious 14th and 15th-century frescoes decorating the church walls and walkways, offering a breathtaking view over the gulf.
• Santa Maria del Tiglio: Even if you are not an art expert, the beauty of this black and white stone church right on the water’s edge will leave you breathless.
• Palazzo Gallio: A majestic 16th-century noble residence declared a National Monument. Built as a summer residence for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio, it dominates the lakefront with its four corner towers and elegant loggias. Today it hosts exhibitions and cultural events, surrounded by a panoramic garden.

10 Minutes Away: Dongo, Between History and Freedom

• The End of the War Museum: Located inside the beautiful Palazzo Manzi, it is a mandatory stop for anyone wishing to relive crucial moments in Italian history.
• The Endless Walk: The lakefront promenade is one of the widest and most panoramic, perfect for a relaxing walk leading all the way to the picturesque hamlet of Musso.

Looking Up: Peglio and the Suspended Balcony

If you want to view the lake “from above”, Peglio is your essential stop.

• The Endless View: From the square of the Church of Sant’Eusebio, the panorama opens up to 180 degrees. It is the perfect spot for a photo that will make everyone envious.
• Unexpected Art: Step inside the church; you would never expect to find so much color and spectacular frescoes in such a small village.

Move Like a Local

• By Bike or on Foot: Did you know you can go from the beach area up to the next town following the entirely lakeside cycle path? It is a safe, flat route constantly kissed by the lake breeze.
• The Old Mule Tracks: Use the cobblestone paths connecting the hillside to the neighboring villages—these are the ancient paths of the farmers, immersed in greenery and packed with breathtaking views.

“You don’t need to go far to discover enchantment: sometimes you just have to close your front door, take a mule track, and let yourself be guided by the blue of the lake.”