Located on the north-western shore of Lake Como, Gravedona is one of the most important and lively towns in the Upper Lario area. Inhabited all year round, during the summer it becomes a popular destination for Italian and foreign tourists, particularly from Northern Europe, thanks to its strategic location, the services it offers and the beauty of the surrounding landscape.
One of the symbols of the town is the historic Palazzo Gallio, an elegant 16th-century cardinal's residence overlooking the lake, which bears witness to the historical importance of the village.
Gravedona is well connected by lake to the main tourist resorts in the centre of Lario, such as Bellagio, Varenna and Menaggio, thanks to frequent public boat services and boat trips that offer the opportunity to explore the lake in an evocative way. In addition, just 2 km away is the largest marina on Lake Como, where you can moor private boats or rent boats for unforgettable excursions on the water.
The town offers a wide range of services: shops, supermarkets, banks and one of the main hospitals in the province of Como, making it a reference point for the entire area.
Distances from Gravedona to the main towns in the area:
• Colico – 10 km (10 minutes by car)
• Como city – 50 km (about 1 hour)
• Milan – 100 km (1 hour and 30 minutes)
• Lugano (Switzerland) – 45 km (50 minutes)
St. Moritz (Switzerland) – 80 km (1 hour and 30 minutes)
Madesimo – 60 km (approximately 1 hour)
Milan airports (Malpensa, Linate, Orio al Serio) – approximately 90-100 km, all reachable in about 1 hour and 30 minutes
Gravedona therefore offers the perfect balance between nature, culture, sport and services, and is the ideal starting point for discovering the wonders of Lake Como, the Alps and the nearby towns of Lombardy and Switzerland.