Villas in Domaso
Domaso suits small groups wanting a base on Lake Como's upper west shore, where the lake suits windsurfing, kitesurfing and sailing. Most homes are small, for around four, and few have a pool. Como town is about 40 km away, so the southern lake is a long trip.
- Villas
- 66
- From, per week
- £344
About Domaso
Domaso is a small comune on the western shore of Lake Como, about 80 km north of Milan and 40 km north-east of Como, with around 1,450 people over six square kilometres. Its neighbours are Gravedona, Colico, Vercana, Livo and Peglio. The upper lake is ideal for kitesurfing and windsurfing, and Domaso's marina is among the best places for sailing. The homes are bunched tightly in and around the village rather than strung out along the shore. Most are two-bedroom flats and houses for around four, with few big ones. The church of Saint Bartholomew was rebuilt between 1634 and 1640, and the village holds the Fiera di San Carlo, an agricultural fair. Trains on the lake run separate winter and summer timetables, and the Splügen pass shuts from late autumn to early spring.
Is Domaso right for you?
- Best for
- Wind-sport fans and small families on the upper lake
- Not for you if
- You want Como town close by, since it is about 40 km away.
Near Domaso
Gravedona
Next village along, with the 12th-century Romanesque baptistery of Santa Maria del Tiglio and the four-towered Palazzo del Pero, built in 1586.
Colico
Town at the lake's northern end where the Adda enters, on the eastern shore railway, with a World War I fort nearby open one day a week.
Pian di Spagna
Nature reserve at the northern end of the lake, one of the few shallow areas where true aquatic plants grow.
Como
About 40 km from Domaso. Boats and hydrofoils run up the lake from Como to Colico, stopping at most towns en route.
Getting to Domaso
Milan Bergamo airport is about 56 miles (90 km) away, roughly 1 hour 33 minutes by car. There is no direct public transport: expect a bus, a train to Colico and a local bus to Domaso, about 3 hours 40 minutes. The lake's railway runs only along the eastern shore, so hire a car.
When to go to Domaso
Two daily winds shape the lake: the Breva blows from the south in the afternoon and the Tivano from the north in the morning. Summer brings lake festivals with fireworks in Gravedona, and Colico hosts the Musica sull'Acqua festival. Trains run separate winter and summer timetables, and the Splügen pass is closed from late autumn to early spring, so check timetables for the month you travel.
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Domaso villa holidays: questions answered
Is Domaso good for windsurfing?
Yes, the upper lake is ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing and Domaso's marina is among the best places for sailing. Lake Como has two daily breezes: the Breva from the south in the afternoon and the Tivano from the north in the morning.
Does Domaso have a railway station?
No. The railway runs only along the eastern shore, with stations between Lecco and Colico, including Varenna. For Domaso you take the train to Colico and then a local bus, or drive or take a boat.
Is Domaso or Gravedona better for a stay?
Domaso is small, with around 1,450 residents. Gravedona next door has the Romanesque baptistery of Santa Maria del Tiglio and the four-towered Palazzo del Pero. Both are worth a stop, with no more than two hours needed for each.
Can you tour Lake Como by boat from Domaso?
It works, but pace it. Boats and hydrofoils run the length of the lake between Colico and Como, stopping at most towns, and it is best not to expect to see more than two or three villages in a day.
Do the homes in Domaso have pools?
A minority do. Most are small flats and houses for around four with two bedrooms, and air conditioning is not common. A few larger houses exist, but they are rare.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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