Experiences
Explore the surroundings
The villa is surrounded by historic villages, artistic beauty and religious sites. There is also nature to explore, as well as plenty of sports activities and an excellent gastronomic culture.
Nature
Lake Como is ideal for those who love relaxation: enjoy a boat trip or go for wonderful walks along the shores.
The shores of the lake are also rich in nature trails, from the simplest to those for experts. Immersed in greenery, you can go in search of spectacular panoramic points that are suspended between the peaks of the mountains and the lush valleys.
Not to be missed:
- Riserva Naturale al pian di Spagna
- Valle Albano Park
- Merlo Garden
Walks and trekking:
- Tour of 8 churches
- Ancient mule tracks
- Monte Bodone
- Monte Berlinghera
- From Dascio to San Fedelino
Sports
Those who are more active can choose from a wide variety of sports activities. Water, sky, mountains: every element of nature around Lake Como lends itself to exciting activities.
Biking
- Valchiavenna and Valtellina can be reached, even by families with children, on the bike path that runs alongside the lake.
- Monti di Vercana
- Livo, crotto Dangri
- Bodone
- Santa croce di Naro and ancient mule tracks
Water sports:
- Windsurf
- Kitesurf
- Canoeing and kayaking
- Stand up paddling
- Sailing
- Water skiing and wakeboarding
- Boat rental
Adrenaline sports:
- Rafting
- Paragliding
- Canyoning
- Climbing
- Adventure parks
Other activities in the area:
- Tennis
- Horse Riding
- Swimming / swimming pool
- Gym
- Golf, 18 hole course
Food and wine
The Lake Como area is ideal for rediscovering the flavours of the past. Here, the cuisine reflects the landscape, offering typical mountain meat delicacies as well as tasty lake fish dishes and traditional desserts. Cold cuts and cheeses, accompanied by local wines, are also well worth tasting.
Main dishes:
- Polenta with missoltino
- Risotto with perch fillet
- Fried bleaks
- Fish in carpione
Fried bleaks:
- Formaggi d’alpe
- Zincarlin
- Miascia cake
- Paradell
Culture
The journey through history continues outside Villa Evelina. There are many points of interest in the area, including churches and abbeys, historic buildings and ancient villages, all characterised by rural, authentic beauty.
Several lovely towns, such as Dongo, Peglio, Livo, Gravedona, Sorico and Colico, are easily reachable from the villa.
The Museum of the End of the War and the Museum of Barca Lariana are also worth a visit.
