Domaso and surrounding area

Domaso

Domaso is a municipality with about 1,500 inhabitants in the province of Como. The idyllic fishing village is divided into two parts. On the one hand, you can find the original old town with its fishing harbour, small shops and cosy restaurants. On the other hand, you will find a spit of land with sports and leisure facilities, restaurants, holiday homes & camping sites, walking opportunities and evening events in summer.

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The lakeside path from Domaso to Gravedona to the south and Gera Lario to the north is ideal for walking, jogging and cycling. Especially in the evening, the lakeside path offers a wonderful ambience.

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Vercana

Vercana is a tranquil mountain village on a hill above Domaso. From there you have a wonderful panoramic view over Lake Como. In addition, the baroque village church “San Salvatore” is an attraction of the small village. The village centre has a typical Italian flair with its small alleys. From Domaso, the village can be reached on foot or by car.

Gera Lario

Gera Lario is located north of Domaso and is an original fishing village. The small alleys and shops as well as the weekly market invite you to explore the little village. At the marina you will find cafés and a lakeside restaurant to linger in. Right next door you will find the fishing harbour.

Gera Lario offers several beautiful beaches, some with sand or playgrounds. There is a surfing and sailing school as well as a long lakeside promenade with sports and cultural events in summer.

A large lakeside garden with a beach pool, bowling alley and a large children’s playground invites you to linger and offers activities for all ages.

Cultural enthusiasts should take a look at the two churches worth seeing in Gera Lario, which bear witness to the town’s long history since its foundation in Roman times.

The highlight of Gera Lario is the riverside path from the Ponte des Passo bridge north of Gera to Domaso. Explore the route on foot, by bike or on a jog.

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Activities and highlights in Domaso and surroundings

Transport links of Domaso

By ship:

Boat landing stage in Domaso (old town) with direct connection to the Piona Abbey opposite and to various towns towards the centre of the lake such as Bellagio, Varenna, Menaggio.

By bus:

Public buses run along the western shore and stop in almost every village

By train on the east bank:

Panoramic train connects most towns on the eastern shore with Chiavenna and Milan
Nearest railway station: Colico on the other side of the lake (with boat connection), approx. 15 km

Swimming, Beaches & Pools

Domaso: headland of Domaso with various recreational facilities, shallowly sloping beaches, partly sandy play areas and shady trees.
Gera Lario: Several beautiful beaches with playgrounds, surf school, beach pool, bowling alley and large children’s playground.

Boat hire & surf schools

Domaso: Motor- and sailboat rental and established kite-, surf- and catamaran school at the northern entrance of the village of Domaso
Domaso: Well-organised boatyard
Gera Lario: Sailboat rental and kite and surf school

Sports

Golfing in Domaso

- Next golf course “Menaggio e Caddenabbia” above Menaggio
- Sondrio/Valtellina Valley

By bike in Domaso

- Many touring possibilities for mountain bikers in the surrounding mountains
- Lakeside promenade with good opportunities for cycling, jogging and walking along the lake

Horse riding in Domaso

- Well-organised riding areas with riding schools and riding possibilities between Gera Lario and Colico – nature reserve Pian di Spagna

Tennis in Domaso:

- Some tennis courts in Gravedona and Gera Lario

Hiking, Walking, Mountaineering & Climbing:

- Idyllic lakeside promenade from Sorico to Cremia with approx. 18 km walk directly along the lakeshore with cafés, bars and restaurants.
- Many mountain hikes with magnificent panoramic views in the surrounding mountain world
- Mountain tours on St. Bartolomeo and Montemezzo
- Very beautiful hiking trails around the lake as well as in the nearby Valtellina valley and in the Bergell region.

Water Ski & Wakeboards

- Water ski school and motorboat rental at the entrance to Domaso
- Wakeboard facility north of Colico

Children & Family

Gera Lario: beach pool, bowling alley large attractive children’s playground directly
Domaso and Vercana: Children’s playgrounds
The beaches often offer play facilities and plenty of space

Culture, events & entertainment

Villa Camilla, town hall in Domaso with festivals and musical events in summer
Domaso headland and old town: evening events in summer

Markets

Weekly market in Gera Lario every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 8-12 hrs.
Weekly market in Domaso every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 8-14 hrs.

Shop & Feast

Domaso Old Town: Small shops and cosy restaurants, bakeries
Domaso headland: Restaurants, café bars, supermarket, fashion, hairdresser, wine shops (also cask wines)
Gera Lario: Groceries, bakery, cafe bars, restaurants
Vercana: Pizzerias/restaurants/food + bakers

Winter attractions

Alpine skiing / Nordic cross-country skiing / ice skating / ice bowls in attractive winter sports resorts 50-100 km away ( St. Moritz (CH), Bormio, Teglio, Madesimo).
Touring Ski and Snowshoe Hiking on Lake Como
Christmas markets and nativity scene exhibitions