General
Whether it's a family holiday, a romantic honeymoon hideaway or a sporting trip with friends, Villa Lucia will suit anyone looking for a perfect stay on Lake Como. This recently restored and lavishly furnished 18th Century villa on Lake Como is positioned in a breathtaking spot from which one can indulge in timeless beauty, charm and elegance.
Reminiscent of the luxury and magnificence of a bygone era, Villa Lucia combines grand yet hospitable, palatial yet comfortable, historic yet contemporary. The original frescoe ceilings, renaissance corbels and neo-classical ballustrading retains Lucia’s Italian charm & history.
Gracing Lake Como’s western shoreline – Villa Lucia sits on the ‘golden shore’, suitably described for the brilliant sunlight that seeps gently through the Alps onto the calm waters, creating possibly the finest view anywhere on the lake.
Location
Lake Como is enjoyable during both the summer period and the cold and crisp winter months. The gardens at Villa Lucia have been beautifully designed to enjoy throughout the year with a wonderful array of plants, flowers and trees. Overlooking the lake with views across to Bellagio, it offers a tranquil and peaceful haven.
Cadenabbia is an ideal location for those that want to explore the delights that Lake Como has to offer. The stunning buildings and architecture that line the lake road serve as the perfect backdrop for a relaxing cycle or walk, enabling you to capture all the charm and enchantment of the lake, as you go. Sample the local cuisine in Cadenabbia or the neighbouring village of Tremezzo as you watch the world go by.
Take a short stroll to the beautiful Villa Carlotta in the village of Cadenabbia. The most famous villa on the lake, Villa Carlotta, has a perfect combination of luxurious interiors and luxuriant exteriors with inspiration and examples from all over the world.
For the keen golfer, Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf Course is located nearby and is said to marvel the best of golf players. This fantastic 18-hole course is open from March to November and is certainly one to add to your list. Villa D'Este also offers an 18-hole course and is said to be the most varied and difficult of the European par 69 courses.
Ferries link all major villages and towns of Lake Como, providing both a good form of public transportation and a great way to see the lake. Hop on the ferry for a trip to Bellagio, la perla del lago (the pearl of the lake), considered by many to be the most beautiful town in all of Europe. Or venture a little further to Menaggio; a picturesque harbour with the old and 'new', the shops, restaurants, cafes, public squares and alleyways, the tree shaded lakeshore promenades bordered by flowers, and the well-kept villas form a wonderful and serene place to holiday.
There are a whole host of traditional and historic events taking place throughout the year on the lake, including the famous Sagra de San Giovanni, which is held on the last weekend of June. The main attraction comes after sundown when hundreds of floating lamps are cast onto the lake.