Offering a more authentic taste of Lombardy than its famous lakeside sisters, the village boasts fantastic beaches, a small harbour from which to explore Lake Como, and several trattorie serving northern Italy’s best kept secret, pizzoccheri – a comforting dish of buckwheat pasta, potatoes, cabbage, local cheeses and sage-infused butter.
Base yourself in Valle di Cadore, close to the birthplace (Pieve di Cadore) of Renaissance painter Titian, for the best views.
Nardò is the perfect spot to live out your southern Italian fantasies of lazy days consisting of eating local delicacies, culture and watching the world pass by.
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From Colico, you’re just a stone’s throw from the peaceful romanesque Piona Abbey and gardens, the spectacular ruins of Torri di Fontanedo and the wineries along the Valtellina producing the lesser known but fantastic inferno wines.
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