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We always tell a lot of thinhgs about our Lake Como, but we rarely read specific and detailed information about its morphological characteristics, so we are going to do it now!
The olive-growing tradition in the Lake Como area is lost in the mists of time, some historians trace it back to the Roman age, when the legions passed through Comum before reaching the northernmost regions of the Empire.
The "Lariosauro", the monster of Lake Como.
The via dei Monti Lariani is a trek that allows you to follow the traces of the ancient settlements and enjoy the wonderful views encountered along this hiking route that draws the western shore of Lake Como. A suggestive hiking route consisting largely of paths and mule tracks, also suitable for families if traveled in stages.
The night of August 14th in Gravedona is a special event: on the eve of August 15th, in fact, thousands of tourists gather on the Gravedona lakefront with their gaze turned towards the sky, among stalls of typical products and squares animated by music and laughter, waiting to see the colors of the Ferragosto fires explode in the sky, which have always been a magical spectacle for young and old.
Alessandro Manzoni, born and died in Milan, was an Italian writer, poet and playwright. Considered one of the greatest Italian novelists of all time for his famous novel "The Betrothed" - set on Lake Como and a precious gem of Italian literature - he was fascinated by the beautiful Lario where he spent most of his life until adolescence. His novel provides a perfect description of what the Larian area was in the nineteenth century and of which all the naturalistic features that still distinguish the area still remain: between lake and mountains.
Fun, adrenaline and unspoiled nature are guaranteed in Val Bodengo! A few kilometers from Domaso it is possible to live an unforgettable experience in the gorges of one of the most beautiful and spectacular valleys in the area. Accompanied by an expert guide, everyone can practice Canyoning.
Monte Legnone (2609 m) is the highest peak of the Orobie Lecchesi.