5 of the best · Lake Como, Italy
Gardens, Parks and Viewpoints of Lake Como
The botanical gardens of the Villa Carlotta and the Villa Monastero, the gardens of Villa Melzi, Brunate above Como and the Parco Monte Barro above Lecco.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know the lake from Cernobbio to Varenna.
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Colour in every season
The gardens of the Villa Carlotta
The botanical garden of the Villa Carlotta, on the slope above the lake at Tremezzo.
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Down to Loppia
The gardens of Villa Melzi
The lakeside gardens of Villa Melzi, from Bellagio to the port of Loppia.
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Green space by the water.
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Above Lecco
Parco Monte Barro
The regional park on Monte Barro, between the lake and the Brianza, above Lecco.
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Along the shore
The botanical garden of the Villa Monastero
Nearly two kilometres of garden along the Varenna shore.
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Colour in every season
The gardens of the Villa Carlotta
The botanical garden of the Villa Carlotta, on the slope above the lake at Tremezzo.
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Down to Loppia
The gardens of Villa Melzi
The lakeside gardens of Villa Melzi, from Bellagio to the port of Loppia.
