Piona Abbey
Colico, Italy
A Romanesque priory on a quiet peninsula at the north end of Lake Como, with a small arcaded cloister and a church of the 12th century. Cistercian monks live here; drive down the lane from Olgiasca.
- Nearest town
- Colico, Italy
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 46.1237, 9.3310
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. Cold, short days in December–February. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Agricampeggio El LogascCampsite1 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Green VillageCampsite1 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping PionaCampsite1 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping MadonninaCampsite3 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- ParadisoCampsite3 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowed
- Camping Italia '90Campsite3 km from Piona AbbeyTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Piona Abbey?
Piona Abbey is in Colico, Italy, at GPS 46.1237, 9.3310. It is about 4 km from Gravedona.
Can you camp near Piona Abbey?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Agricampeggio El Logasc, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 63 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Piona Abbey?
Piona Abbey is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Como: villas and gorges on both shores.
What is there to see near Piona Abbey?
Places worth a stop nearby: Orrido di Bellano (9 km), Bellagio (16 km), Villa Carlotta (17 km) and Villa del Balbianello (20 km).
When is the best time to visit Piona Abbey?
The most pleasant months are usually May–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)