Walking Tour in Italian Lake District Romantic Lakes La Dolce Vita. Carved by glaciers, fed by melting snows and constantly in view of the Alps, they have charmed visitors since Roman nobility built towns and villages along their shores. The climate is mild, the mood is romantic and the waters are bewitching. Palatial villas sit in perfect harmony with colorful harbors.
Fishing villages blend serenely with the green hues of alpine meadows.
As evening falls, the simple pleasure of dining becomes of foremost importance. Tortellini with walnut butter or antipasto del lago are a few items from which to choose. Set on a promontory overlooking Lake Como and Lake Lecco, some say it has the finest location of all. A kaleidoscope of colors can be seen from every turn of your afternoon walk, from window boxes filled with bright red geraniums to the miles of rolling green hills and gentle woodlands that you'll explore in the next few days. A short ferry ride brings you to the ancient fishing village of Varenna, located on the eastern shore of Lake Como.