Menaggio Travel Guide

Tourist Guide
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Menaggio Part of Lake Como’s Golden Triangle, this stylish town has historic architecture and picturesque squares, jaw-dropping scenery, watersports and outdoor adventures.

Discover centuries-old landmarks and lively piazzas, golf, watersports and walking trails at Menaggio. This pretty lakeside town is surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery and is popular with everyone from families and honeymooners to day trippers and nature lovers.

Menaggio sits on the central western shores of Italy’s magnificent Lake Como.

At the heart of Menaggio’s cobbled historic center is the animated Piazza Garibaldi. Find bars, cafés and traditional trattorias, many with outdoor patios and lake views. Stroll along Via Calvi and peek inside the boutiques, fashion stores and souvenir shops. Follow the winding alleyways that lead to historic monuments such as the ruins of a 16th-century fortress. Study beautiful frescos at the Chiesa di Santa Marta (Church of Santa Marta) and Chiesa di Santo Stefano (Church of Santo Stephano).

Enjoy a stroll along the tree-lined waterfront promenade. Sit on a bench and gaze across the lake to the towns of Bellagio and Varenna. On a warm summer day you might want to take a refreshing swim in Lido di Menaggio, an open-air pool. Rent a boat at the harbor and take a self-guided tour of the lake. Alternatively, try your hand at waterskiing and wakeboarding.

Go to the tourist office on Piazza Garibaldi to collect information about walking and mountain biking trails in nearby Monte Grona. Visit Parco Val Sanagra, a protected reserve home to colorful flora, wildlife and ancient rural settlements.

If you are into golf, play a round at the Menaggio and Cadenabbia Golf Club or have some family-friendly fun at the waterfront miniature golf course.

Menaggio is about a 45-minute drive from both the lakeside town of Como and Lugano in Switzerland. It is easily accessible by buses, boats and ferries from other destinations on the lake. Get around on foot and bike or ride the summer tourist train, which travels between Menaggio and Lenno. The town is ideal for daytrips, but if you want to stay for longer, there is a range of accommodations, from campsites to luxury hotel resorts.

Besides its many attractions Menaggio is a gateway to the stunning Lake Piano and Lake Lugano on the Italian-Swiss border.

La Dependance Menaggio
La Dependance Menaggio
3 Via Pesce, Menaggio
The price is NZ$309 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
NZ$309
per night
2 Apr - 3 Apr
Stay at this inn in Menaggio. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Menaggio Beach and Villa Monastero are located nearby. Discover ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
"Great location and view of lake."

Reviewed on 25 Feb. 2024

La Dependance Menaggio
Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
5 out of 5
Via B. Castelli, 9, Menaggio, Como
The price is NZ$1,072 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$1,072
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Menaggio. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free valet parking. Popular attractions Menaggio Beach and Spiaggia Lerai ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews)
"Absolutely stunning property/setting with very attentive staff. The spa is gorgeous and well worth checking out as it’s free to all guests. Onsite restaurant and bar were fantastic as well. Everything is pricey here as compared to other places in town, but that’s to be expected."

Reviewed on 28 Oct. 2023

Grand Hotel Victoria Concept & Spa, by R Collection Hotels
Grand Hotel Menaggio
Grand Hotel Menaggio
4 out of 5
Via IV Novembre 77, Menaggio, CO
The price is NZ$614 per night from 9 Apr to 10 Apr
NZ$614
per night
9 Apr - 10 Apr
Stay at this 4-star golf hotel in Menaggio. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (643 reviews)
"The Property was quite lovely. The staff was outstanding. David the bartender was wonderful to deal with. However the bar needs a better selection of wine by the glass. Big reason very few people go to the bar. Overall we really enjoyed our stay there."

Reviewed on 22 Oct. 2023

Grand Hotel Menaggio
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Residence Diaz
Residence Diaz
Via Diaz, 86, Como, CO
Stay at this family-friendly aparthotel in Como. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and a terrace. Popular attractions Civic Art Gallery and Piazza Vittoria ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (194 reviews)
"The apartment was perfect for my daughter and I. It’s centrally located and walkable to everything in Como. Only a 12 minute walk to the central station. A good grocery store just down the street. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend. The staff were very helpful and friendly."

Reviewed on 17 Nov. 2023

Residence Diaz
Residenza Menaggio - Mimosa, Menaggio, Italy
Residenza Menaggio - Mimosa, Menaggio, Italy
Menaggio
Stay at this apartment in Menaggio. Enjoy free WiFi, a terrace, and a garden. Popular attractions Spiaggia Lerai and Menaggio Beach are located nearby. Discover ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
Fabulous location, views of the lake.
"Lovely property , local transport is few and far between. We hired a car which was well worth it to visit hidden gems of Como. Apartment had all we needed. Only one fault , new pillows needed . Beautiful place ."

Reviewed on 22 Apr. 2023

Residenza Menaggio - Mimosa, Menaggio, Italy
Residence Lenno
Residence Lenno
Via Statale 123/A, Lenno, Tremezzina, CO
Stay at this residence in Tremezzina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a terrace. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Lido ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (207 reviews)
"The room itself was great and well equipped, it is upgrades and we received a free upgrade with a lake view including a balcony. Our air conditioning did not work the greatest and it was warm getting ready and the Wi-Fi did not work great. The staff was excellent though and accommodated us with our ..."

Reviewed on 2 Oct. 2023

Residence Lenno
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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KaraJ
20 Aug 2019

Don't go here if you want to swim or eat nice food. Very limited and pricey room for what is there to do.

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
31 Jul 2019

Picturesque town with great amenities and atmosphere

5/5 - Excellent

Verified traveller
5 Jul 2019

Very clean, unlike Rome.

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