Beyond the lake

Morcote

Village·Lake Lugano

On Lake Lugano

About Morcote

Morcote is a village on the shore of Lake Lugano, in Ticino; visitor information from the Comune di Morcote and Lugano Region.

Why it's on our list

  • Lake Lugano

Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Morcote before you go.

What’s nearby

Distances from Morcote 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.

Key sights

  1. Como Cathedral18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  2. Brunate funicular18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  3. Villa del Balbianello23 kmCar or taxi 50 min
  4. Villa Carlotta25 kmCar or taxi 56 min
  5. Villa Melzi gardens27 kmCar or taxi 59 min
  6. Villa Monastero30 kmCar or taxi 66 min
  7. Malpensa Airport36 kmCar or taxi 77 min

Main railway stations

  1. Como San Giovanni18 kmCar or taxi 40 min
  2. Como Lago18 kmCar or taxi 41 min
  3. Varenna-Esino30 kmCar or taxi 66 min
  4. Lecco38 kmCar or taxi 80 min
  5. Colico43 kmCar or taxi 91 min

Location

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