Is there anywhere on Planet Earth more romantic than Lake Como?⁠ ⁠ This is arguably the most glamorous of Italy’s lakes – and not just because George Clooney is its most famous resident. The trio of pretty towns that sit roughly halfway down are a natural place to begin pottering: there’s the charming fishing village of Varenna; Bellagio, which has a lively cafe-lined waterfront and back alleys full of aperitivo wine bars and boutiques selling chic silk scarves; and Menaggio, where life seems to revolve around the main Piazza Garibaldi. There’s nothing quite like being on the water itself, whether you take a boat trip to Villa Balbianello, made famous by an appearance in Casino Royale (fondoambiente.it), swim out from one of the beaches or go on a kayaking tour. But perhaps Lake Como is at its most magical in the evening, when outdoor restaurants fill up with diners tucking into plates of piled-high spaghetti, children run around the squares eating ice-cream until late and the nightly passeggiata along the waterfront begins.⁠ ⁠ #travel #travelpics #wanderlust #adventure #explore #italy #como #lakecomo #valentinesday