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I loved the quietness. Very peaceful and tranquil. The scenery of the mountain and lake is spectacular and soothing. The challenge though is how to get there or leave on days of carnivals or weekends. The bus services are reduced and sometimes suspended altogether; and the boat ferries are not hourly. After a long flight and an 1:30 mins (approx)from the airport (Malpensa) it can be quite an ordeal to get to Nesso. I also thought there's a need for a variety of eating spots for longer stays.

Nesso is a very small town with a tiny supermarket, a local cafe/bar where the locals sit in the afternoon to have a drink, there are a church and a few areas where you can swim. There are also a ferry point where you can go to other points around Lake Como. Near by the ferry stop is a beautiful little bridge where tourist comes sailing to to take photos as there also are a waterfall.

Nesso is a small town running from the lake side right high up into the mountain side. Its quick to drive through but very steep if you were to walk from the lake to the top. It has some very friendly little local mini marts and a decent hotel and restaurant nearby. The local pizzerias are ok, nothing compared to say Naples of course, but cheap and cheerful. If you want any of the better restaurants nearby make sure to book ahead, or drive in Como where there's loads of choice. Bellagio up the coast is very pretty but rammed with tourists and I'd say overrated and overpriced. There's a mountain rock pool in walking distance in Nesso which is hard to find but worth the trip. Going all the way down to the famous bridge by the lake was an ok to have seen it but possibly not worth the effort. It's a very good location to drive to the main ferry ports of Como or Bellagio and easy to get to from Milan.

Nesso is worthy for primarily two things - it is beautiful and quaint. The bridge, waterfalls, and small stone stairways are beautiful. However, there is not much to do there, no boardwalk or long walk that isn't going straight up or down the mountain, and only a handful of restaurants and stores. Its great for being in a quiet, relaxed place.

Nesso is quiet and not full of tourists - very authentic and picturesque. There are wonderful passage ways to explore and swimming areas on the lake. It’s small enough to walk around and you can catch the bus or ferry to nearby towns including Bellagio.

We missed the chance for a boat trip - do take one it is a stunning lake. We ate at Tre Rose and it was wonderful home cooked food. The road into and out of nesso is steep and full of hazards with cars etc coming very quickly in the opposite direction. Not for the feint hearted. I would not miss the chance to visit again and the swim in Como was one of the highlights of my life. So gorgeous and swimming amongst fish in a stunning place around the bridge is unforgettable.