COMACINA ISLAND

THE COMACINA ISLAND, A LONELY JEM IN THE LAKE COMO

The Comacina Island is just a few hundred meters from the western shore of Lake Como, near Ossuccio, a small historic village famous for its church and Romanesque bell tower.

600m long and 200m wide, the Comacina island is now home to an archaeological park not to be missed, to spend a few hours walking in peace, surrounded by greenery and harmony of landscapes offered by Lake Como.

This solitary natural gem is the only island on Lake Como and can be reached only by boat or by boat.

The island preserves the remains of some precious religious buildings, the artists' houses, residences built in the 40s and now restored, all connected by convenient paths that wind through the trees and Mediterranean flowers of the island.

The visit to the island is subject to the payment of a ticket of 6 euros.

"The bell tower of Santa Maria Maddalena in Ossuccio is an icon of the lake that looks at the small Comacina Island. Along the narrow road, it was not easy to find a parking spot, but a stop during a nice afternoon in September has given us nice memory of these two places on Lake Como, not to be missed.

Finally, after the return with the motorboat taxi from the island, we tasted a good aperitif at the Lido of Ossuccio, next to the Antiquarium. The remains of the small Basilica S. Eufemia, Santa Maria del Portico and San Pietro in Castello definitely deserve a visit, walking quietly until you reach the white church of San Giovanni, easily visible from Ossuccio.

Near Isola Comacina and Ossuccio, you can take advantage of boat taxi service (cost about 7 euros per person), which in less than 10 minutes will transfer you to the island, alternatively, you can take advantage of the links offered by the boats of Lake Como."

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In Ossuccio do not miss a visit to the Romanesque church of Santa Maria Maddalena, with its characteristic bell tower, a few steps from the museum Antiquarium (where you can pay the admission fee to the island) and a stop at the green area of Lido, where you can have a pleasant swim in the waters of Lake Como.

In June do not miss the feast of St. John, during which the waters around the island Comacina reflect the explosions of fireworks, in a beautiful festival of colors and lights dedicated to the patron saint.

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WHAT TO DO ON THE COMACINA ISLAND

ON THE ISLAND

1. Walk along the comfortable paths of the island immersed in a micro oasis of Mediterranean scrub.

2. Visit the archaeological sites and churches of the island Comacina.

3. Don't miss the feast of St. John, in June, with the wonderful fireworks in front of the island Comacina.

4. Relax by stopping the magical panorama with a brush and a canvas, like the artists of Comacina Island.

5. Visit the Antiquarium and the church of Santa Maria Maddalena in Ossuccio.

6. Refresh yourself in the waters of the lake at Lido di Ossuccio.

IN THE NEARBY AREA

1. Visit the best villages in the center of Lake Como, Varenna, Menaggio, Cadenabbia, Tremezzo, Lenno.

2. Don't miss a trip to Comacina island.

3. Climb the walls of Monte Grona, Grigna and Grignetta.

4. Reach the abbey of San Pietro al Monte and the top of Monte Cornizzolo.

5. Ride to the famous Bellagio, through the Lariani Mountains and visit the Cycling Museum near the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Ghisallo.

6. Don't miss a visit to Como and Brunate.

7. Walk through the flowery gardens of Villa Carlotta in Tremezzina.

8. Trekking along the Greenway of Lake Como.

9. Excursion to the Breglia mountains and to the panoramic Menaggio Refuge.

EXCLUSIVE EXCURSIONS AND ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA

INFO AND BOOKING

WHERE TO SLEEP NEARBY THE COMACINA ISLAND - HOTELS, B&B, APARTMENTS

The Comacina island is located close by Ossuccio.The area offers good hotels and a number of holiday houses. It is possible to find an accomodation also in others villages of the lake.

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BOOKING - HOTELS B&B HOLIDAY HOUSES NEARBY THE GREENWAY

HOW TO GET TO COMACINA ISLAND

The Comacina Island is just a few hundred meters from the western shore of Lake Como, near Ossuccio, that is connected to Colico and Como by bus and ferry service.

In the museum Antiquarium of Ossuccio you can pay the admission fee to the island and rent a taxy service (admission fee 6 euro and taxy boat 7 euro per person).

The ferry that connects the villages of the Como lake (Menaggio, Tremezzo, Como ecc..), it stops directly at the island, where you can also pay the admission fee.

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