Isola Comacina
The only island on Lake Como, scattered with the ruins of Romanesque churches, and home to an island restaurant known for its fixed menu.
Isola Comacina lies in the Bay of Tremezzina. In the Middle Ages it was a fortress against invaders. In 1169 it was captured and burned by the people of Como, and today its Romanesque church ruins, including Santa Eufemia, and an archaeological trail remain. The island’s only restaurant, the Locanda dell’Isola Comacina, has served a fixed-price menu since 1947, and it ends with “burnt coffee,” which is said to ward off a legendary curse. You can reach the island by small boat from Sala Comacina or Ossuccio in about 5 minutes. The archaeological area and the ferry are charged separately. The island is generally open from March to October.
Opening hours
Approx. Mar–Oct, 10:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Sacro Monte di Ossuccio
- Greenway del Lago di Como
- Villa del Balbianello
- Villa Carlotta
- Orrido di Nesso
- Menaggio
- Villa Melzi Gardens
- Bellagio