"Lenno - Secluded and Quiet" Lenno by tpal

Lenno Travel Guide: 3 reviews and 41 photos

On the Gulf of Venus

It was about 3:00 pm and we were killing time as our little "villa" woundn't be ready for another hour. We had just arrive that morning and jet lag was setting in so this quiet lakeside promenade was the perfect place to "crash". Carol, as always, still had plenty of energy so went for a stroll while I found a bench to meditate on the days activities. Ok, so...I took a nap.

You have to pay attention to get to Lenno. Like so many of the interesting little towns around Lake Como, Lenno is reached by way of an obscure side road off the main road. Located on a secluded shoreline overlooking the Gulgo di Venere (Gulf of Venus), Lenno has all the requisites...villas, churches and a long history. But the real charm, in my mind, is the curving promenade which follows the shore. This is obviously a favorite place for the local residents to walk their dogs, meet the neighbors and enjoy a caffè. The tree lined walkway has wonderful views with benches and plantings designed to be pedestrian friendly. At the northern end of the promenade there is a ferry boat stop which seemed less crowded than most.

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Last visit to Lenno: Sep 2004
Intro Written Nov 18, 2004
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balhannah Feb 20, 2012 at 2:21 PM

So pretty here!
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vivimero Sep 11, 2006 at 2:06 AM

now the quality is very good, the food was always better than in big supermarkets...altough very expesive and more than a normal grocery store. we have viale papiniano market on tue and sat. i prefer the one in verbania on saturday.
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Nemorino Aug 26, 2005 at 11:18 AM

Beautiful photo!