Overview
Colico is Lake Como's fifth largest town with 7,700 inhabitants (2018), offering a quieter alternative to more tourist-heavy destinations on the lake. The town is famous for the Piona Abbey, a sublime first-Romanesque architectural complex with an 11th-century church and 14th-15th century frescoes.
Architecture · Beach · Day Trips · Festivals · History
Before you go
Activities
Colico Beach offers kitesurfing and windsurfing rentals due to consistent winds. The Piona Abbey is open daily 09:00-12:00 and 14:30-18:00.
Shopping
Small shops in town plus the Iperal Fuentes supermarket with ~50 additional stores in the industrial zone.
Transport
Colico has a train station with regional connections. Ferry services connect to Varenna, Bellagio, and Como. Shuttle bus to Iperal Fuentes supermarket runs on specific weekdays.