Villas in Vercana
Vercana suits groups who want a private-pool villa beside Domaso, in the north of the Lake Como area. Many homes here have a pool and a garden. The famous villas near Tremezzo are on the mid-lake boat route rather than close by, so sightseeing takes planning.
- Villas
- 22
- From, per week
- £442
About Vercana
Vercana is a small municipality in the province of Como, about 80 km north of Milan and 45 km northeast of Como, bordering Domaso, Gera Lario and Colico. The homes sit tightly together, so you are choosing the place rather than a spot within it. Domaso and Gravedona, both northern lake towns, are each worth a stop of no more than two hours. Colico has views at the top of the lake and is the end of the eastern-shore railway from Lecco. Lake Como becomes more mountainous as you head north into the Alps. Many lakeside towns have sailing or kite-surfing schools. Boat timetables differ between summer and winter, so check before planning days out.
Is Vercana right for you?
- Best for
- Groups wanting a private pool and a quiet northern base
- Not for you if
- You want the grand villas and gardens near your doorstep.
Near Vercana
Domaso
The neighbouring municipality, about 40 km northeast of Como, and one of the northern lake towns worth a stop of up to two hours.
Gravedona
Another northern lake town, worth a stop of no more than two hours.
Colico
Views at the top of the lake, and the northern end of the eastern-shore railway from Lecco.
Tremezzo
Home to Villa Carlotta and its botanical garden, with Villa del Balbianello nearby, on the mid-lake boat service.
Getting to Vercana
Milan Bergamo airport is about an hour and a half by car from neighbouring Domaso, and there is no direct public link. Public transport means a bus to Monza or Milan, a train to Colico and a bus on, close to four hours. A hire car is the practical choice.
When to go to Vercana
In season the mid-lake boat service runs hourly from 09:00 to 18:00, calling at towns such as Bellano, Menaggio and Bellagio, and there are separate summer and winter timetables. The Splügen pass is closed from late autumn to early spring. Many lakeside towns have sailing or kite-surfing schools, so check their seasons if you want lessons.
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Vercana villa holidays: questions answered
Where is Vercana on Lake Como?
Vercana is a small municipality in the province of Como, about 80 km north of Milan, bordering Domaso, Gera Lario and Colico. Domaso, its neighbour, is one of the northern lake towns, while the famous villas are near Tremezzo on the mid-lake boat route.
Where do you fly into for Vercana?
Milan Bergamo, about an hour and a half by car to neighbouring Domaso. No direct public transport runs from the airport, so allow about four hours by bus and train via Monza or Milan and Colico, or hire a car.
Vercana or Domaso for a Lake Como holiday?
Domaso is one of the northern lake towns and worth a stop of up to two hours; Vercana is the municipality beside it. Stay in Vercana if a private pool and garden matter, since many homes there have both, and visit Domaso for the lakeside.
Can you visit Villa Carlotta and Villa del Balbianello from Vercana?
Yes, but it is a day out. Both are near Tremezzo, which is on the mid-lake boat service, so plan the trip rather than expect a quick hop.
Nearby towns to Vercana
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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