Landmark · Como, Lake Como

Lakefront Promenade

Lakefront Promenade
Photo: Slashme, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

It passes the Tempio Voltiano, the Life Electric monument and a line of grand villas. It's an easy, flat walk with lake views most of the way.

Updated November 8, 2026On day 1 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Visiting Lakefront Promenade: what to know

Tickets
Free
Time needed
1 hour
Best time
Late morning or golden hour
Getting there
Starts at Piazza Cavour by the Como ferry pier

Lake Como itineraries with Lakefront Promenade

Day 1 of Lake Como in 3 Days

Como town and Brunate

How Lakefront Promenade fits into a day.
  1. 9:00Como CathedralComo
  2. 10:30Lakefront PromenadeComo
  3. 12:30Lunch in the old townComo
  4. 14:30Como–Brunate FunicularComo
  5. 17:00Ferry to BellagioLake Como
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Lakefront Promenade FAQs

How long is the walk to Villa Olmo?

Allow about 30 minutes each way at an easy pace.

Is it suitable for strollers?

Yes, the path is flat and paved.

Can I swim along the promenade?

Swimming is limited here; use the lido areas instead.

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