Dervio, Lombardia, Italy
Suitable for families and couples of all ages, for those looking for a relaxing holiday, but at the same time full of places to visit and, for those who want, sports to practice.
Nearby we find the village of Corenno Plinio, Bellano with its waterfalls, Varenna (approx. 9 km), Bellagio and Menaggio (both reachable, also by lake, by ferry direct from Dervio or Varenna) and the splendid villas that characterize these, like many other typical and graceful villages of Lake Como, such as Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero (Varenna), Villa Carlotta (in Tremezzo), Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni (in Bellagio), Villa Balbianello and many others.
In the summer months from Dervio and, throughout the year from Varenna and Bellano, there is the opportunity to visit the aforementioned villas and other places, such as Piona and the Abbey of the Cistercian friars, with fascinating boat tours.
Thanks to the presence of the lake, a 5/10 minute walk from our apartment, you can practice sailing, wind-surfing, kyte surfing, canoeing and rent motor boats for water skiing or pleasant trips.
In Dervio there are sailing schools, windsurfing, kyte surfing and two marinas.
The mountain lends itself to excursions at high altitudes and pleasant walks of various difficulties, with the possibility of reaching cozy refuges that offer excellent local cuisine (Monte Legnone and the Grigne).
In the winter, thanks to the proximity of the Piani di Bobbio area (approx. 30 km from Dervio, 35 km of slopes) downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, mountaineering, snowboarding, telemark and snowshoeing are available.
Milan, which is approx. 80 km from Dervio, is easily reachable by both train and car (all freeway).
Other cities to visit are nearby Lecco (30 km), Como and Bergamo (approx. 60 km).
Suitable for both families and couples of all ages, to people looking for a relaxing holiday, but at the same time full of places to visit and a lot of different sports to practice.
Nearby are the village of Corenno Plinio, Bellano with its waterfalls, Varenna (about 9 km), Bellagio and Menaggio (both reachable, even via the lake, with direct ferry from Dervio or Varenna) and the beautiful villas that characterize them such as Villa Cipressi and Villa Monastero (in Varenna), Villa Carlotta (in Tremezzo), Villa Melzi and Villa Serbelloni (in Bellagio), Villa Balbianello, and many others.
During the summer directly from Dervio and throughout the year from Varenna and Bellano, there is the opportunity to visit the above mentioned villas and other locations, as Piona and the Abbey of Cistercian monks, with fascinating boat tours.
Thanks to the presence of the lake, a 5/10 minute walk from our apartment, you can go sailing, wind-surfing, kyte surfing, canoeing and motor boating to water-ski or to have pleasant trips.
In Dervio you can also find schools of sailing, windsurfing, kyte surf and two marinas.
The mountain lends itself to hiking trails, trekking and walks of varying difficulty, with the possibility to reach cozy huts offering excellent local cuisine (Monte Legnone and Grigne).
In winter, thanks to the proximity of the area of Piani di Bobbio (ca. 30 km from Dervio, 35 km of slopes) are practicable downhill skiing, cross country skiing,snowboarding, telemark skiing, etc.
Milan, ca. 80 km from Dervio, is easily accessible either by train or by car (all highway).
Other places to visit are the nearby Lecco (30 km), Como and Bergamo (about 60 km).