Colico

Colico is the main hub of the Upper Lake Como, a dynamic and fascinating village where Lake Como meets the waters of the Adda river and opens towards the majestic peaks of the Rhaetian Alps. Thanks to its strategic position at the northern tip of the lake, Colico has for centuries been a crossroads of history and trade, as evidenced by the imposing Forte di Fuentes, a sixteenth-century Spanish fortress now open to visitors amid woodland and spectacular scenery.

Water sports enthusiasts will find their paradise in Colico: the lake's favourable currents make these waters among the best in Europe for windsurfing and kitesurfing, attracting enthusiasts from across the world. The Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve and Lake Mezzola, recognised as a natural heritage site of international importance, provide sanctuary for an extraordinary variety of wildlife and migratory birds.

Colico is also the ideal starting point for excursions into Valtellina and the Alps.