Bellagio
Bellagio, Italy
Stepped lanes and villa gardens where Lake Como’s three arms meet. Car ferries cross to Varenna and Cadenabbia.
Bellagio sits at the tip of a peninsula where Lake Como divides into its arms towards Como and Lecco. The old town is laced with steep stepped lanes, the "salite", such as the Salita Serbelloni; at its centre stands the Romanesque Basilica of San Giacomo, dating from the 11th and 12th centuries. The gardens of Villa Melzi are planted with exotic trees, camellias, rhododendrons and azaleas, while the roughly 21-hectare park of Villa Serbelloni can be visited only on a guided tour. At the very tip of the headland, Punta Spartivento looks out across the lake to Varenna.
Allow at least half a day. With so many steps, the lanes are difficult for people with limited mobility. July and August are the busiest months; late May, June or late September are quieter. Car ferries link Bellagio with Varenna, Cadenabbia and Menaggio, making it easy to cross the lake. Passenger boats also run to Como.
- Nearest town
- Bellagio, Italy
- Category
- Scenic viewpoints
- GPS
- 45.9877, 9.2616
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–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. Cold, short days in January–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.
Featured in these trip guides
Photo by Patrick Pahlke on UnsplashLake Garda and Lake Como
© Allie_Caulfield from Germany · CC BY 2.0Lemon groves, ferry harbours and palm-lined shores – by motorhome around the northern Italian lakes and into Ticino
© Manuel Velazquez · CC BY 3.0Villas, ferries and rock faces – by motorhome around Lake Como from Como via Menaggio and Lecco to Bellagio
Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping La' VedoCampsite6 km from BellagioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping La FornaceCampsite8 km from BellagioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping ContinentalCampsite8 km from BellagioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToiletsDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Camping La FasanaCampsite9 km from Bellagio · 300 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowedWi-Fi
- RanocchioCampsite9 km from BellagioTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio TourisportCampsite10 km from Bellagio · 200 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityShowersToilets
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Bellagio?
Bellagio is in Bellagio, Italy, at GPS 45.9877, 9.2616. It is about 4 km from Menaggio.
Can you camp near Bellagio?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping La' Vedo, about 6 km away; within 25 km there are 70 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Bellagio?
Bellagio is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Lake Garda and Lake Como, Lemon groves, ferry harbours and palm-lined shores – by motorhome around the northern Italian lakes and into Ticino and Villas, ferries and rock faces – by motorhome around Lake Como from Como via Menaggio and Lecco to Bellagio.
What is there to see near Bellagio?
Places worth a stop nearby: Villa Carlotta (2 km), Villa del Balbianello (5 km), Orrido di Bellano (7 km) and Piona Abbey (16 km).
When is the best time to visit Bellagio?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and August–September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)