Villas in Gravedona
Gravedona suits small groups who want a small lakeside town in the north of Lake Como, with a 12th-century baptistery in town. Few homes have air conditioning, and Malpensa is over an hour and a half away by road.
- Villas
- 93
- From, per week
- £406
About Gravedona
Gravedona sits at the mouth of a gorge in the north of Lake Como, with a small harbour looking across to the eastern shore, about 80 km north of Milan. It is a town of just over 4,000 people since a 2011 merger with Consiglio di Rumo and Germasino. Two buildings stand out: Santa Maria del Tiglio, a 12th-century Romanesque baptistery that holds two 5th-century inscriptions, and Palazzo del Pero, a four-towered palace built in 1586 for Cardinal Tolomeo Gallio. Two hours is enough to see the town itself, so a week here is more about the water and the hills than ticking off sights. The homes are grouped within a few kilometres of each other, and about half have a garden. Around a third have a fireplace.
Is Gravedona right for you?
- Best for
- Small groups wanting a quiet northern Lake Como base with garden space
- Not for you if
- You want a busy lake resort with plenty of sights, because Gravedona is a small town that most boat visitors see in a couple of hours.
Near Gravedona
Domaso
Small neighbouring municipality that borders Gravedona, with fewer than 1,500 residents, also in the north of the lake.
Dongo
Neighbouring municipality bordering Gravedona, with a market once a week.
Colico
At the top of the lake, with good views; a first world war fort nearby is open one day a week.
Menaggio
Main town on the western shore, with a golf club founded in 1907; parking a car there is notoriously hard.
Getting to Gravedona
Milan Malpensa is the nearest large airport, about 100 km and roughly an hour and 40 minutes by road. Public transport takes closer to four hours, by train via Lugano plus a bus, or by train to Colico, so a car is the practical choice.
When to go to Gravedona
Some Lake Como boat services, such as the mid-lake boat, run only in season, and train timetables differ by season and between weekdays and weekends, so check the ones for your dates. Few homes here have air conditioning, so ask before booking a peak-summer week. Around a third have a fireplace, which helps outside summer. The lake is cold and very deep, so keep to the lidos and do not try to swim across.
Villas in Gravedona
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1-Bedroom Home, Gravedona
Gravedona, Lake Como, Italy
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2-Bedroom Home, Gravedona
Gravedona, Lake Como, Italy
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1-Bedroom Home, Gravedona
Gravedona, Lake Como, Italy
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La Finestra sul Lago
Gravedona, Lake Como, Italy
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Gravedona villa holidays: questions answered
Which airport should I use for Gravedona?
Milan Malpensa, about 100 km away and roughly an hour and 40 minutes by road. Trains and buses from the airport take nearer four hours, so a car is the practical choice.
Is Gravedona worth visiting for sights?
Yes, for two things. Santa Maria del Tiglio is a 12th-century Romanesque baptistery, and Palazzo del Pero is a four-towered palace from 1586. Beyond those the town is quiet, so it works as a base more than a sightseeing stop.
Can you swim in the lake at Gravedona?
Yes, Lake Como is full of lidos and beaches. The water is cold and very deep, and swimming across it is not advised, so stay near the shore.
Do Gravedona holiday homes have air conditioning?
Few of them do. Gardens are common, around half have one, and about a third have a fireplace. If cooling matters for July and August, filter for it before you book.
Can I get around Lake Como by boat from Gravedona?
Yes, boats and hydrofoils run the length of the lake between Como and Colico, stopping at most towns. The distances are long, so plan on two or three villages in a day.
Nearby towns to Gravedona
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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