Villas in Carlazzo
Carlazzo suits small groups wanting a quiet base next to Porlezza, the Italian town on Lake Lugano. Homes are mostly sized for around four, few have a private pool, and air conditioning is rare. Check each listing's map for the distance to the water.
- Villas
- 11
- From, per week
- £650
About Carlazzo
Carlazzo is a small municipality in the province of Como, in Lombardy, with under three thousand residents and about 13 square kilometres of land. Its neighbours include Porlezza, Val Rezzo and the two Val Cavargna villages, and it includes the hamlet of Piano Porlezza. The Lago di Piano, a protected nature reserve where waterbirds breed, lies between Lake Como and Lake Lugano at the foot of Monte Galbiga. The homes sit close together, most sleep around four, and just over half have a garden; Wi-Fi is common but air conditioning is not. For the lake itself, the nearest base is Porlezza.
Is Carlazzo right for you?
- Best for
- Quiet stays for small groups, with a garden and a nature reserve nearby
- Not for you if
- You want to walk to the water, because Carlazzo is a separate municipality from the lakeside town of Porlezza.
Near Carlazzo
Porlezza
The neighbouring lakeside town on Lake Lugano, where the River Cuccio meets the lake.
Lago di Piano
A small freshwater lake and protected reserve, about 1.3 km long, between Lake Como and Lake Lugano, where waterbirds breed.
Lake Lugano
Shared between Switzerland and Italy, with Lugano its main town and passenger boats linking lakeside communities.
Como
The provincial capital, with Carlazzo lying about 25 km to its north, close enough for a day trip by car.
Getting to Carlazzo
Fly to Milan Malpensa; the drive to Porlezza takes around an hour and ten minutes, and Carlazzo is next door. By train you reach Lugano in about an hour and a half and would still need another connection, so a hire car is far simpler.
Villas in Carlazzo
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Villa Massimo
Carlazzo, Lake Lugano, Italy
6
3
0
BBQDishwasherFireplace+11 more
from£174
per night
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Terrazza Segreta around Como Lake
Carlazzo, Lake Lugano, Italy
4
2
0
DishwasherParkingTerrace+5 more
from£93
per night
3-star property
3-star property
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Carlazzo villa holidays: questions answered
How far is Carlazzo from Lake Lugano?
Carlazzo borders Porlezza, the town on the Italian shore of Lake Lugano, so the water is in the next municipality. Check each listing's map for the exact distance before you book.
Is Carlazzo in Italy or Switzerland?
Italy. It is in the province of Como, in Lombardy. Lake Lugano itself straddles the border, with the larger share on the Swiss side.
Can you reach Carlazzo from Malpensa without a car?
Not easily. The train from Malpensa reaches Lugano in about an hour and a half, and a further connection is needed to Porlezza. Driving to Porlezza takes around an hour and ten minutes.
What is the Lago di Piano near Carlazzo?
A small freshwater lake and protected nature reserve, about 1.3 km long, in the Val Menaggio between Lake Como and Lake Lugano. It is a breeding site for waterbirds and lies at the foot of Monte Galbiga.
Nearby towns to Carlazzo
Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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