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The pearl of the lake: cobbled stairs, lakeside villas, gelato stops and the meeting point of the two southern legs of Lake Como.

Things to do

The best of Bellagio

  1. Climb Salita Serbelloni
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    Climb Salita Serbelloni

    The cobbled stairway that almost every Bellagio photograph eventually leads to — a narrow ribbon of steps between pastel facades, lined with shops you actually want to step into. Go early to have it almost to yourself.

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  2. Villa Melzi gardens
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    Villa Melzi gardens

    An English-style botanical garden on the lakefront with a Japanese pond, a small museum and benches placed exactly where you'd want to sit. Open late March to late October, no reservation needed, around €10.

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  3. Walk out to Punta Spartivento
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    Walk out to Punta Spartivento

    Ten minutes from the centre, the wedge of land where the two southern arms of Lake Como meet. A small public park, a restaurant with a terrace, and the cleanest geometric explanation of the lake's shape you'll get.

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  4. Pescallo and San Giovanni
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    Pescallo and San Giovanni

    Two former fishing hamlets on the eastern flank of Bellagio's peninsula, reachable on foot in 15–25 minutes. Pescallo has the postcard tiny harbour; San Giovanni adds a small public beach and a quieter pace.

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  5. Hike to Makallé viewpoint
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    Hike to Makallé viewpoint

    A two-hour out-and-back walk through chestnut woods above the town to a clearing with a wide view of both arms of the lake. Wear proper shoes — the path is steep in places.

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Good to know. Bellagio is a very safe, walkable village, but the crowded lakefront, ferry piers and narrow market alleys can attract occasional pickpockets in high season, so keep bags zipped and valuables close in tight crowds. The cobbled stairways and stepped alleys (like Salita Serbelloni) are steep and can be slippery when wet, and the lakeside roads are narrow with fast local traffic and few footpaths, so wear sturdy shoes and stay alert. If swimming, enter only at recognised spots such as Lido di Bellagio - the water drops off and gets cold quickly, and there are no lifeguards at most shorelines.

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