Cernobbio, Blevio & Torno
Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Blevio and Torno: the back story
Area guide
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North of Como the lake narrows into its first basin. On the western shore, Cernobbio has Villa d’Este and Harry’s Bar on its lakeside square, and Moltrasio Passalacqua; on the eastern shore, Blevio has Mandarin Oriental and Torno Il Sereno and the Villa Pliniana.
Staying
Villa d’Este, Passalacqua, Mandarin Oriental, Il Sereno and Villa Làrio.
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Image courtesy of © GhePeU · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsEating
Materia and Il Sereno Al Lago (One MICHELIN Star, 2026); La Veranda at Villa d’Este, Casa Perrotta and La Piazzetta Lake Como, in the MICHELIN Guide; L’Aria at Mandarin Oriental; Pasticceria Poletti for breakfast.
Take a boat across the basin rather than driving round.
Drinking
Harry’s Bar on the Piazza Risorgimento, Bar Canova at Villa d’Este and Castiglioni Wine.
Our advice: book Villa d’Este’s Riva Aquarama tour for a classic hour on the water.
Why it's on our list
- Staying
- Eating
- Drinking
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Blevio and Torno: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Cernobbio, Moltrasio, Blevio and Torno: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 14 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest stations and ferry stops
- CernobbioBoat350 m4 min walk
- TavernolaBoat1.2 km15 min walk
- BlevioBoat2.0 km25 min walk
Key sights
- Brunate funicular2.9 kmWalk 36 minCycle 12 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Como Cathedral3.3 kmWalk 42 minCycle 14 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Villa del Balbianello17 kmCar or taxi 39 min
- Villa Carlotta20 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Villa Melzi gardens21 kmCar or taxi 46 min
- Villa Monastero25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Malpensa Airport36 kmCar or taxi 77 min
- Linate Airport47 kmCar or taxi 99 min
Main railway stations
- Como Lago3.1 kmWalk 39 minCycle 13 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Como San Giovanni3.6 kmWalk 45 minCycle 15 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Lecco25 kmCar or taxi 54 min
- Varenna-Esino25 kmCar or taxi 56 min
- Colico40 kmCar or taxi 86 min