Varenna villas, Lake Como Holiday rentals - villas & holiday homes to rent in Varenna
Located on the eastern shore, Varenna is one of the most beautiful and picturesque villages on the lake. With its elegant villas, the stunning botanical gardens of Villa Monastero and Villa Cipressi, Varenna is a must see. There are several cafes, restaurants and local artisan shops lining the famous Riva Grande bay. Varenna's main beach, Olivedo Lido - Lido di Varenna is equipped with sunbeds, deck chairs and a boat deck.
There are also plenty of outdoor activities nearby....
- Watersports including sailing
- Golf
- Mountain biking
- Horse riding
| Key facts... | |
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| Restaurants | 40+ |
| Beach | ✔ |
| Outdoor pool | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal | ✔ |
| Water parks | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Lugano (29 km) |
| Train station | Varenna Esino |
Featured holiday villas in Varenna
Varenna offers a good mix of self catering accommodation from city centre apartments to lovely holiday villas with some boasting private swimming pools. Wherever you choose to stay, many of the holiday rentals are conveniently located so you are close to the local shops, bars, restaurants and ferry terminal.
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Things to see and do around Varenna
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Trek around the mountains of Lake Como for spectacular views | ✔ |
| Take a boat to Villa Cipressi in Varenna | ✔ |
| Visit the stunning gardens of Villa Carlotta | ✔ |
| A ferry ride to the stunning resort of Bellagio | ✔ |
| Lake Como’s iconic Villa del Balbianello | ✔ |
| Take a water taxi to Nesso and see the raging waterfall | ✔ |
| Explore the Castello di Vezio on the mountain top above Varenna | ✔ |
Our view on Varenna villa holidays
Varenna is a great choice for renting a self catering villa and to use it as a base for exploring the other beautiful resorts around Lake Como. It has the advantage of being packed with things to see and do for all ages and a great place to visit anytime of year.
