Well, it is a lake and while it is possible to swim in Lake Como, it is not ideal. But, if you really would like to go swimming in Lake Como, there are public beaches in several towns that you can go to. You can’t just jump in any part of the lake as the lake can be very deep. These public beaches are designated areas for swimming so you can All visitors to Lake Como will feel the lure of the water at some point during their stay, and there are plenty of opportunities for water sports out on the lake. Try your hand at sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, kite-surfing or even wake boarding. Getting to Lake Como. There are a number of towns on the lake. We chose to start our Lake Como adventure in the town called Como. You can get to Como in just over thirty minutes from Milan. Our train journey began in Florence, we got off a train in Milano Centrale Station and then got another one to Como San Giovanni Station. Como The lake has the shape of an inverted Y and has two branches, beautifully framed by pristine mountain scenery. If you love Italian literature, you will easily recognize the area that inspired the incipit of Manzoni’s ‘The Bethroted’ Quel ramo del lago di Como che volge a mezzogiorno tra due catene ininterrotte di monti. Un bel lago immerso nella natura. Nov 2019. Il lago di Alserio è situato nella provincia di Como e bagna diversi Comuni, tra cui Erba, Albavilla, Alserio e Monguzzo e fa parte del Parco regionale della Valle del Lambro. Dal centro di Alserio si possono facilmente raggiungere le sponde del lago, circondato dai canneti. You can also take in museums like Villa Mainona – Museo del Territorio, which is a great place to learn about the history of Lago di Como away from the luxe villas and high-end shopping. Those who love tranquil parks will also love the lakeside Parco Civico Teresio Olivelli, a great place to chill out with great views of the lake. Let the masses take over Lake Como while you swim at one of these lesser-known European lakes. By Terry Ward. July 16, 2019. Håkan Ludwigson/Courtesy Upperud 9:9 We love the saltwater ocean life. Gagne recommends breaking up each workout into intervals. After a warmup, swim 25 yards (the length of a standard pool), and rest until you feel ready to go again. Repeat that for four total Lago D’Orta. Lake Orta’s nickname among the Milanese is La Cenerentola, or Cinderella, as local Italians think it’s just as beautiful as its more popular neighbors and a bit of a hidden gem. If you visit, you’ll find the lake quite peaceful, with soaring mountains in the backdrop and misty low hanging clouds. In general, with the exception of the Como area, swimming is possible in most of the lake. But be careful, because swimming in Lake Como is not without risk, mainly for two reasons: the water temperature is generally lower than that of the sea, and if you dive when it is very hot outside, your body may suffer. hCCv.