What to do in Lecco
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Activities and Experiences for Your Vacation Rental in Lecco
Discover a variety of carefully selected activities to enrich your stay: from outdoor excursions, by bike or on foot, to exciting water sports lessons and rock climbing. There's no shortage of options for everyone, including guided tours of Lecco's landmarks and lesser-known corners of the city, as well as initiatives designed for families and people with disabilities, ensuring an inclusive and accessible experience for all.
Choosing a vacation rental in Lecco means experiencing a region rich in nature, culture, and activities suitable for every type of traveler. During your stay, you can participate in numerous select experiences to discover Lake Como and its wonders from ever-changing perspectives.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy scenic hikes or bike rides along green trails, ideal for exploring the surrounding landscape and enjoying spectacular views of the lake and mountains. For those seeking more active experiences, water sports lessons and activities are available, as well as climbing experiences on natural cliffs, making the Lecco area a particularly popular destination for athletes.
Le destinazioni più iconiche
del Lago di Como
Seleziona una località per visualizzarla sulla mappa e scoprire i borghi, i paesaggi e i luoghi più affascinanti del territorio.
The iconic spots of Lake Como feature historic villages and spectacular villas that blend nature and culture seamlessly.
Historic Villages

- Bellagio: Known as the "Pearl of the Lake," it is located at the exact point where the lake divides into two branches. It is famous for its steep stone staircases, elegant shops, and the gardens of Villa Melzi.
- Varenna: A charming, romantic former fishing village on the eastern shore. It houses the beautiful Villa Monastero, famous for its long botanical garden overlooking the water.
- Menaggio: An elegant town on the western shore, ideal for a stroll along the promenade and a perfect starting point for mountain hikes or boat trips.
- Como: The main city, renowned for its splendid Como Cathedral, ancient medieval walls, and the funicular that climbs up to the scenic village of Brunate.
Villas and Gardens
- Villa del Balbianello (Lenno): A stunning historic estate set on a wooded promontory. It is world-famous for serving as the filming location for blockbuster movies like Star Wars and James Bond.
- Villa Carlotta (Tremezzo): A villa of art and nature, celebrated for its vast botanical garden that bursts into vibrant colors every spring thanks to hundreds of rhododendron and azalea species.
- Villa Monastero (Varenna): Once an ancient Cistercian convent, today it is a renowned house-museum surrounded by a lavish botanical garden filled with rare species.
Culture
Lecco welcomes tourists to its civic museums, founded in 1888, which house historical, archaeological, ethnographic, and naturalistic collections from the Lecco area.
Discover now the list of all the museums you can visit.
Not to be missed is the climb up the bell tower of Lecco (historically called “the pencil” by the people of Lecco), the second tallest bell tower in Italy and among the tallest in Europe (not adjacent to the church).
Useful links
MUSEUMS IN LECCO: http://www.museilecco.org/
LECCO BELL TOWER: http://www.campaniledilecco.it/
Mountain
The province of Lecco extends across a predominantly mountainous terrain, and the city is literally embraced by the mountains! Among those mentioned by Alessandro Manzoni are the RESEGONE and Mount SAN MARTINO, but let's not forget the GRIGNE (Grignone or Northern Grigna and Grignetta or Southern Grigna), famous throughout the mountaineering world and beyond.
The area offers hiking trails suitable for all ages. Just minutes from the city of Lecco, you can climb high into the mountains and enjoy unique and unforgettable views!
