Porlezza · Lake Lugano · Northern Italy
From Porlezza you have everything at your fingertips: beautiful lake villages, spectacular nature, adventure sports and city life. After your booking you'll receive our comprehensive local guide.
The "pearl of Lake Como". Stroll through narrow alleys, take the boat or have lunch by the water. Bellagio is an absolute must.
Board the ferry in Menaggio and cross to Bellagio, Varenna and Villa Carlotta. The boat trip itself is an experience.
Pastel-coloured houses, romantic lanes and a beautiful harbour on Lake Como. Reachable by boat from Menaggio.
8 hectares of botanical gardens filled with azaleas, rhododendrons and water lilies. Accessible by boat from Menaggio.
Elegant Swiss city on the lake. Shopping, museums, terraces along the promenade and a cable car up Monte San Salvatore.
Voted "most beautiful village in Switzerland" in 2016. Medieval lanes, an imposing church and spectacular lake views.
Cable car to 925 metres above Lugano. Panoramic views, walking trails and a mountain restaurant.
Behind the church in Begna, a forest path leads to a beautiful hidden waterfall. With picnic spots — ideal for a short trip.
15-million-year-old gorge carved by the Pioverna river. Wooden walkways bring you right into the heart of this impressive ravine.
Spectacular caves just outside Porlezza with stalactites, underground pools and a waterfall. Surprisingly beautiful.
Europe's highest pedestrian bridge: 234 metres long, 140 metres above the valley. Not for the faint-hearted!
62,000 m² botanical park. Five themed routes, free entry year-round.
Tandem flight with Club Parapendio Brevart from 1,250 metres. Departs from Gera Lario, flight ~30 min. Unforgettable views over the lake.
160 outlet stores: Prada, Armani, Dior, Adidas, Tommy Hilfiger. Up to 70% off, 1,200 free parking spaces and a restaurant.
Trails for all levels around Porlezza. E-mountain bikes for hire in the village.
The Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, La Scala and endless shopping. Milan is reachable in an hour — a perfect day trip.
Food & drink
Around Porlezza you'll find excellent restaurants, from simple pizza to refined lakeside cuisine. After booking, we'll share our full restaurant guide.
From early spring through late autumn, Northern Italy enjoys pleasantly warm weather.
Temperatures (degrees Celsius) – Rainfall – Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperature (°C) | 5 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
| Rainfall (mm) | 64 | 63 | 82 | 82 | 97 | 65 | 68 | 93 | 69 | 100 | 101 | 60 |
| Rain days | 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 7 |
| Sun hours | 59 | 105 | 152 | 183 | 211 | 251 | 285 | 251 | 192 | 130 | 68 | 59 |
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