A whole fleet of boats for hire to ply Lake Como, with or without a licence, with the possibility of hire with driver: visit the most beautiful places in the area by travelling directly by lake.
With Nausika Group, partner of Lago Dorato, you have the opportunity to take part in exclusive Lake Como tours on board private boats, organised in every detail.
Enthusiasts and aspiring sailors will find nautical centres, sailing and sailing schools such as NESW on Lake Como, with the possibility of boat hire and courses to obtain a licence.
The Alto Lario is the best area for kitesurfing on Lake Como, with specialised centres in Domaso, Gravedona, Colico and Mandello and ideal wind conditions for kiting on both coasts.
Cruise the waters of Lake Como in canoes or kayaks for hire in the various sports centres, paddling to explore the most remote and wild corners of the lake.
Windsurfing is one of the most popular sports on Lake Como, especially in the Alto Lario area where winds such as the Tivàn and the Breva, which are more intense and suitable for experienced surfers, blow regularly.
In Val Bodengo, Val Perlana and between Esino and Varenna are the best areas for canyoning on Lake Como, descending natural streams and canyons on foot in an authentic and spectacular natural setting.
In Dervio, on the eastern shore of Lake Como, there is an exciting water park with inflatable slides and adventure courses to have fun and test yourself on the waters of the lake.
The go-kart track in Colico offers a 1000-metre indoor and outdoor multi-storey track, where you can challenge each other aboard the latest generation of karts and pit bikes in maximum safety, between fun and adrenaline.
Numerous equestrian centres offer the possibility of horse riding on Lake Como, with experiences for couples or groups, on routes immersed in nature and with panoramic views of the lake.
Sports centres with tennis and padel courts in the Alto Lario area allow all enthusiasts to practise their favourite sports even on holiday in the picturesque setting of Lake Como.
The Como shore of Lake Como features some of Italy's best golf clubs, exclusive locations with spectacular golf courses in terms of location, lake view panorama and course development.
In Alto Lario, Valsassina and the nearby Val Masino, climbers of all levels find plenty of climbing gyms, natural and bouldering crags where they can climb on Lake Como and enjoy a view with few equals in the world.
The Alto Lario area is dotted with hiking trails of varying length and difficulty ideal for trekking on Lake Como, passing through villages and admiring the lake from above, such as the Greenway and the Sentiero del Viandante.
Cycling is one of the best ways to explore this area: the countless bike or e-bike tours on Lake Como, along the lakefront or on mtb trails, attract thousands of bikers, cyclists and cycle tourists every year.
Visiting Lake Como in winter makes it possible to practice many winter sports in the nearby Valchiavenna, Valtellina and Engadine: the nearest ski slopes are in Madesimo, Valgerola and Valsassina
Nausika Boat Rental organises private or group tours to discover the pearls of Lake Como, with destinations including the most famous locations on the Lake Como coast and the most picturesque villages.
Inhabited by Cistercian monks to this day, this incredible monastery dating back to the 7th century and overlooking the lake from the Olgiasca promontory, offers significant evidence of Lombard Romanesque architecture.
The best preserved First World War fortress in Europe is located in Colico, in a strategic and panoramic position overlooking Lake Como below.
One of the most beautiful and prestigious villas on Lake Como, in the Tremezzina area on the western shore, dating back to 1690, with works of high artistic value and a remarkable botanical garden.
In Lenno, on a scenic promontory overlooking the lake, stands an illustrious villa that has hosted illustrious personalities in the past. Not to be missed is the arrival by lake shuttle bus and a visit to the villa's park.
Villa Melzi d'Eril in Bellagio is one of the major points of interest on Lake Como, thanks mainly to its large park that stretches along the lakeshore: an English-style garden full of sculptures and exotic plants.
An ancient military outpost of late medieval origin, located on the promontory overlooking Varenna: from the watchtower of this castle you can enjoy a 360° panoramic view of Lake Como.
An early 17th century Spanish fortification at the gateway to Valtellina, it towers over the town of Colico and offers a view that, given its strategic and military purpose, encompasses the waters of the lake and all the surrounding mountains.
In Varenna, one of the most beautiful villages on the Lecco shore, Villa Cipressi offers a historical complex of great value, a special view of the lake and a botanical garden of immense value and charm.
A jewel of Lake Como, in Varenna, to be visited in its entirety: the museum house converted from a former women's monastery, an internationally renowned conference centre, the botanical garden with rare species.
In Pianello del Lario, on the western shore, this fascinating museum tells the story of Lario boating through centuries of boats and artefacts: gondolas, boats, motorboats, barges and their stories.
One of Lake Como's most famous natural attractions: a gorge carved by a torrent over millions of years, with a spectacular waterfall, which can be visited via an impressive route with footbridges in the rock.
Via Montecchio Nord, 21
23823 Colico (LC) - Italy
