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Isola Comacina
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#3 of 18 things to do in Ossuccio
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Starting from the Antiquarium Museum, near which you can visit the Romanesque church of St. Mary Magdalene with it’s famous Gothic tower, you embark on the waters of the lake, crossing the so-called “Zoca de l’oli” to reach the Comacina Island.
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84 within 5 kms
Il Grifo
186
0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Lido Di Ossuccio - Il Chioschetto Dei Malagufi
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67 m$$ - $$$ • Italian • Bar • Mediterranean
Locanda La Tirlindana
547
0.9 km$$$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
Osteria al Vecchio Bacucco
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0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Barbecue
San Giovanni
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0.5 km$ • Italian • Seafood • Lombard
Locanda dell'Isola Comacina
442
0.7 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Mediterranean
Trattoria San Giacomo Sas Di Bazzoni Paolo E C.
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0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Lombard • Northern-Italian
Sul Confine
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0.5 km$$ - $$$ • Bakeries • Italian • Pub
Pizzeria Ristorante Ranch
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0.8 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Pizza • Seafood
Lido di Sala Comacina
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0.9 km$$ - $$$ • Italian • Seafood • Mediterranean
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179 within 10 kms
Museo Antiquarium Dell'isola Comacina
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Greenway del Lago di Como
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0.2 kmHistoric Walking Areas
Villa del Balbiano - Complesso Architettonico di Ossuccio (ante 1778)
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0.4 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings
Villa Leoni
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Chiesa di San Giacomo
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0.5 kmChurches & Cathedrals
Villa del Balbianello
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Sacro Monte di Ossuccio
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0.7 kmReligious Sites • Scenic Walking Areas
Santuario Madonna Del Soccorso
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0.8 kmPoints of Interest & Landmarks • Religious Sites
Torre Del Soccorso Detta Del Barbarossa
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0.8 kmObservation Decks & Towers
Sacri Monti (Sacred Mountains)
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Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
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LakeComoTravelGuide
Ossuccio, Italy89 contributions
I really enjoy the island
Jul. 2019 • Family
Isola Comacina is the only island on Lake Como. It’s a beautiful island with a stunning view and one of the finest restaurants at the lake. You haven’t seen Lake Como until you have visited the island.
Written January 8, 2020
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travelleruk
Derbyshire554 contributions
Beautiful walk around the island
Sep. 2019
We got a boat across and paid to walk around the ruins on the island. The sun was out and the views were amazing. It was so good to finally get to go to the only island on the lake.
The ruins are mostly churches from different periods. There are boards by each set of ruins which tell you what they were and what happened to them. It was very interesting.
There are also some frescoes which unfortunately are behind a fence so it's hard to get a good look at them.
I think it's worth visiting the island not only to find out the history of the island but the views are just amazing.
Written October 12, 2019
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TravellingHappily
Brighton, UK328 contributions
A peaceful walk around the island and ruins
Sep. 2019
We took the boat from below the Antiquarium Museum in Ossuccio (call the telephone number on the pier; the boat arrived about 10mins later; 7 euros return fare each, another 4 euros on the island). The walk around the island is peaceful, with lovely views. (NB When you arrive on the island, there is an outdoor toilet behind the cafe to the right). We waited about 15mins for the return boat trip.
Written September 26, 2019
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criseyde
San Francisco, CA35 contributions
Very interesting ruins
Sep. 2017
Isola Comacina has a very interesting history and there are a number of ruins that date from the early Christian period. Definitely worth a day's visit!
Written August 6, 2018
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Hans N
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No show
May 2018 • Couples
Looked attractieve. However closed during opening hours without giving reason or prior notice on the internet. Disappointed and won't return. ☈☹☈
Written May 24, 2018
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FelixBruhn
Lund, Sweden1 contribution
An unforgettable lunch
Aug. 2017 • Couples
We ended up here just by luck and it was the best thing that could have happend.
Sure, it´s kinda expensive. But it is woth every penny. We hade their light lunch menu for 55 euro and it was delicious. Even though we did´t have their full menu we where completly satisfied by the end of the meal. And this place have one of the most sutnning views to behold in this world.
The staff was so friendly and welcomning and most of them spoke excelent english.
If you have the chanse to spend a long lunch here, take it!
Written October 22, 2017
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Gail N
Northport, NY230 contributions
Lovely place to walk
Sep. 2017 • Couples
Came to the island for the restaurant, but spent time after lunch walking the island. Lovely walk great views. If you are lucky, one of the staff from the restaurant will walk with you part of the way and show you the sights on the other side of the lake. That was great!!
Written October 11, 2017
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Vicky E
Greater Adelaide, Australia41 contributions
an experience not to be missed
Aug. 2017 • Couples
great experience restaurant that was one of the highlights of visiting Lake Como. A must do for lunch
Written September 13, 2017
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Carlit0Brigante
Birmingham, UK128 contributions
It's ok
Aug. 2017
You can catch a boat from Ossuccio by the Lido, or the Restaurant further over which are frequent, or the larger ferry. There is a fee if you want to explore the Island or you can hire a canoe/boat and land on the beach for free. Not a huge amount to see if you do go and explore, the small cafe is open during the day and does simple food and drinks, the restaurant is open at specific times and food is alright, but not all that.
Written August 31, 2017
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WernMachine
Melbourne, Australia302 contributions
Take water with you..
Jul. 2017 • Couples
A beautiful spot and interesting archaeological site but the only way there is by boat (or canoe) and for us the boat trip and was expensive and the admission price to the island hard to justify. The fact is that there are more intact and just as important archaeological sites on the land side. €3 at the bar there for a bottle of water was the most priciest water during my 10 day stay at Lake Como, just unnecessary price-gouging.
Written July 10, 2017
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