"Lenno - Secluded and Quiet" Lenno by tpal

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.