Plesio cottages Holiday rentals, cottages & holiday homes to rent in Plesio
Plesio is a beautiful hillside village on Monte Grona just above Menaggio. The village is surrounded by rich forests and pastures and offers great views of Lake Como. Plesio is an ideal starting point for some gentle family hikes where you'll come across some ancient ruins and tombs such as the “masso avello” at Cavaseglio. There are also some excellent mountain biking trails to be explored.
There are a few local cafes, bars and restaurants but the main source of evening entertainment is on the promenade at Menaggio which is full of life in the evenings.
| Key facts... | |
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| Restaurants | 5+ |
| Beaches, Menaggio | ✔ |
| Oudoor pool, Menaggio | ✔ |
| Car recommended | ✔ |
| Ferry terminal, Menaggio | ✔ |
| Nearest airport | Milan Malpensa (64km) |
| Nearest train station | Varenna (12km) |
Featured cottages in Plesio
Plesio is one of the smaller villages around the lake with a population of just under 1000 residents. However, there is a good selection of self catering cottages and holiday homes dotted around the hamlets with fabulous views of the lake and mountains - ideal for family holidays.
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Things to see and do in and around Plesio
| A few suggestions... | |
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| Visit the gorgeous and chic resort of Bellegio | ✔ |
| Milan for some shopping and touring the Duomo | ✔ |
| Just 45km away is the Swiss town of Lugano on Lake Lugano | ✔ |
| 12th century Church of Saint Miro, situated in the hamlet of Rovasco | ✔ |
| See the Ravine Cascade near the villages of Riva and Coatesa | ✔ |
| Visit the botanical gardens of Villa Carlotta | ✔ |
Our view on Plesio
Plesio is a quaint and small resort and so renting a cottage here is the ideal place to relax and unwind. With excellent ferry connections from Menaggio to the main town of Como and the other lakeside villages, Plesio is a great choice if you are looking to explore the other resorts around Lake Como.
