Italian Lakes for 2 or 3 nights - where?
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Was listening to a Chris Harris podcast on the way to work where one of the chaps had joined from Como and was saying it was only 14 hours door to door. It got me thinking about doing the same.
I’ve driven to Bellagio in one hit before so know it’s doable and that was with the kids. This time it’s just my wife and I and we have July and August with no holidays planned.
Away in France in June and September so thinking the Lakes in between.
Any suggestions for a nice town/hotel to stay in? Probably not Garda cos it’s just that bit further away.
Budget is medium sized and parking a must.
What’s Maggiore like?
TIA
I’ve driven to Bellagio in one hit before so know it’s doable and that was with the kids. This time it’s just my wife and I and we have July and August with no holidays planned.
Away in France in June and September so thinking the Lakes in between.
Any suggestions for a nice town/hotel to stay in? Probably not Garda cos it’s just that bit further away.
Budget is medium sized and parking a must.
What’s Maggiore like?
TIA
Edited by Harleyboy on Friday 25th April 10:50
Harleyboy said:
Was listening to a Chris Harris podcast on the way to work where one of the chaps had joined from Como and was saying it was only 14 hours door to door. It got me thinking about doing the same.
I’ve driven to Bellagio in one hit before so no it’s doable and that was with the kids. This time it’s just my wife and I and we have July and August with no holidays planned.
Away in France in June and September so thinking the Lakes in between.
Any suggestions for a nice town/hotel to stay in? Probably not Garda cos it’s just that bit further away.
Budget is medium sized and parking a must.
What’s Maggiore like?
TIA
It’s alright. Third on my list behind Garda and Como.I’ve driven to Bellagio in one hit before so no it’s doable and that was with the kids. This time it’s just my wife and I and we have July and August with no holidays planned.
Away in France in June and September so thinking the Lakes in between.
Any suggestions for a nice town/hotel to stay in? Probably not Garda cos it’s just that bit further away.
Budget is medium sized and parking a must.
What’s Maggiore like?
TIA
We normally stay at Maggiore, Baveno or Stresa. Both have plenty of hotels with parking. Eg Grand Dino has a huge underground car park and is lakeside.
Como was quite overpriced and busy. We are heading to Garda again this year, Sirmione is stunning and we are going for when the Mile Miliga runs through the town.
Como was quite overpriced and busy. We are heading to Garda again this year, Sirmione is stunning and we are going for when the Mile Miliga runs through the town.
Thanks everyone. Garda might be a little far. But the other options will be worth a look. If I recall correctly Sirmione is not great for cars and I’ll be a little precious about it so that may be out.
Will focus on July to avoid the worst of the crowds and focus on Maggiore I think
Anyway, nice dilemma to have
Will focus on July to avoid the worst of the crowds and focus on Maggiore I think
Anyway, nice dilemma to have
Como City is 11 hours from Calais on a good run. It's a long day but doable.
I'd look at the top end of Como up towards Dongo and Colico or even into the Sondrio valley, less expensive and every bit as nice as the Bellagio triangle. Add an hour or two to your journey.
July or August won't make much difference to how busy it is. June to September is heaving nowadays.
I'd look at the top end of Como up towards Dongo and Colico or even into the Sondrio valley, less expensive and every bit as nice as the Bellagio triangle. Add an hour or two to your journey.
July or August won't make much difference to how busy it is. June to September is heaving nowadays.
CLK-GTR said:
981Boxess said:
Ferragosto makes a big difference to August
Not since Covid. Just depends whether you prefer Italian tourists or foreign tourists. July or August is equally busy.To be fair I would not go to the lakes in July or August by choice, but if those are the only options the OP has I know which I would pick.
981Boxess said:
Interesting because I have family who live by the lakes and I have been going there for decades and August has always been chaos both before and after covid.
To be fair I would not go to the lakes in July or August by choice, but if those are the only options the OP has I know which I would pick.
I lived there for 6 years. Covid changed things, the crowds come end of June and don't leave until September now.To be fair I would not go to the lakes in July or August by choice, but if those are the only options the OP has I know which I would pick.
Lake Como. Specifically Varrena, and even more specifically, here: https://www.royalvictoria.com/en
Voldemort said:
Lake Como. Specifically Varrena, and even more specifically, here: https://www.royalvictoria.com/en
I am fairly sure I spent my honeymoon there.Evening all, thanks for the further thoughts. July or August are my only times really. Away in June and September and fancy a break in between. I guess everywhere will be busy July and August but we’re talking a short fun driving break. Provence in September is the easier road trip and relaxation time.
We’ve stayed in Como and Garda and loved both. Open to other suggestions - maybe somewhere in the Alps although I’m in a cycling trip to Alpe d’Huez end of August and the lakes took my fancy.
There are a few nice looking (if a little chintzy)hotels on Maggiore that could work.
Really, I just want to drive my car, roof down on some nice roads with some epic scenery. Even if it’s only at 30 in traffic!
Or we go to Northumberland but it doesn’t quite have the same pull!
We’ve stayed in Como and Garda and loved both. Open to other suggestions - maybe somewhere in the Alps although I’m in a cycling trip to Alpe d’Huez end of August and the lakes took my fancy.
There are a few nice looking (if a little chintzy)hotels on Maggiore that could work.
Really, I just want to drive my car, roof down on some nice roads with some epic scenery. Even if it’s only at 30 in traffic!
Or we go to Northumberland but it doesn’t quite have the same pull!
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