Blevio: A Charming Village on Lake Como
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Best Activities in Blevio
Bars and Restaurants:
Ristorante Bar Centrale: Traditional cuisine and breakfast in the town center, Via Enrico Caronti 42.
Momi: Chic restaurant with stunning views (check seasonal closures) https://ristorantemomi.it/
L’Aria: Upscale dining at the Mandarin Oriental https://www.mandarinoriental.com/it/lake-como/blevio/dine/l-aria
Pizzeria Primavera: Takeaway pizza in Torno, via Piave 3, Torno CO, phone 031417044.
La Pliniana: Gelateria and patisserie, Via Roma 27, Torno CO, phone 031309922.
Food:
Minimarket La Dispensa Via E. Caronti, 40, 22020 Blevio CO tel. 031419517 08–12.30 / 16.30–19 Monday and Wednesday morning only and closed on Sunday
Fruit and vegetables
Tuesday from 8:30 to 9:30 in Piazza Roma
Fruit and vegetables van
Must-See Places
TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
Blevio Mosaic Park: An initiative since 2015 where artists create mosaic artworks in public spaces. Free entry. https://www.parcomosaici.com/
Churches:
Parrocchia via Caronti
Church of Saints Gordiano and Epimaco: Near the lake, dating back to the late 18th century, features an 1821 Prestinari organ and statues of the saints.
Church Immacolata: Located in the Mezzovico n°4 hamlet.
Cappellina monte (picturesque chapel)
Immersive Experiences
RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Water Sports: (check seasonal closures)
Wakeboard Lake Como: A school offering wake surf and watersports lessons.
Kayak Basso Lario: Kayaking on Lake Como.
Canottieri Aurora: The Società Canottieri Aurora, a sports association based in Blevio, is affiliated with the FICSF (Italian Federation of Coastal Rowing Societies). Established in 1902 as Circolo Sportivo Voluntas, specializing in running and rowing, the club changed its name to Canottieri Aurora in 1903.
Tennis Court Frazione Girola Reservations tel. 348-8123417
Walks and Trekking:
Trails: Guide to trails around Blevio, from easy walks to challenging treks.
Strada Regia The hamlets of Capovico, Sopravilla, Sorto, Mezzovico, Meggianico, and Cazzanore are traversed by the so-called “Strada Regia,” a Roman-origin trail restored for hiking use between 2002 and 2006 by the Società Archeologica Comense with the help of the Comunità Montana del Triangolo Lariano.
The woods above Mezzovico, at about 750 meters in height, host a series of “erratic boulders” or “trovanti,” gigantic stones that were carried by Alpine glaciers during the Neozoic era. Among the trovanti in Blevio, particular mention goes to the “prea de Nairöla,” a national monument since 1984. It is a monolith of ghiandone granite measuring approximately 4.5 by 7.4 meters, positioned horizontally and overhanging the slope, and originating from the Val Masino.
Sasso del Lupo: The stone contains some prehistoric engravings, such as cup marks, an engraving shaped like a footprint, and a small channel shaped like a gutter.
https://trilario.webeasygis.it/apps/trilario2/
Events and Local Festivals:
Casta Diva Festival: The Festival Casta Diva, named after the famous aria “Casta Diva” from Vincenzo Bellini’s opera “Norma,” pays homage to the renowned soprano Giuditta Pasta, a native of Blevio. The festival offers an extraordinary experience for music and opera enthusiasts.
festivalcastadiva.it
Traditional Festivals:
Festival of Saints Gordiano and Epimaco: Celebrated on May 10th, it features a procession, a solemn mass, and fireworks show over the lake.
San Rocco Festival: Held on August 16th in the Capovico hamlet, with traditional dishes like gnocchi with sauce and sausage.
Grape and Cutizza Festival: Held in September, this festival features the cutizza, a traditional local fried dessert.
Services
Ghisellini Pharmacy of Dr. Alberto Ghisellini Via E. Caronti, 58 Telephone: 031 419370 Opening Hours from MONDAY to FRIDAY from 8am to 1pm and from 3pm to 7.30pm SATURDAY from 8.30am to 1pm and from 2.30pm to 7.30pm SUNDAY closed except for extraordinary openings.
Medical Guard / Care Service tel.116117 From 8.00pm to 8.00am every day. From 8.00 to 20.00 on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays during the week From 8.00 to 20.00 on pre-holidays during the week
ATM / Bank
MoneyGram Via E. Caronti, 58, 22020 Blevio CO, Italia ( near Post Office )
Torno Intesa Sanpaolo S.p.A. – Consultancy Point Via Tridi, 1, 22020 Torno CO tel. 031419683
Torno cooperative credit bank Via Roma, 30, 22020 Torno CO
Electric car charging stations
Piazza Roma 1 Blevio
Girola hamlet, 1 Blevio
Electric bicycle charging stations
Girola hamlet, 1 Blevio
IP service station Via Roma, 28, 22020 Torno CO
Taroni garage, Via Plinio, 1, 22020 Torno CO, tel. 031419175
Municipality of Blevio, Via E. Caronti, 54, 22020 Blevio CO, tel. 031419477
Enrico Caronti Library, Via Caronti, 54, Blevio tel. 031 417 542 Opening hours: Monday: from 9am to 12pm and from 3pm to 6pm / Tuesday: from 3pm to 6pm /Saturday: from 9am to 12pm
Church
Parrocchia
Church of the SS. Gordianus and Epimachus, Via IV Novembre, 28, Blevio 031 tel. 419419
Church Immacolata: Located in the Mezzovico n°4 hamlet.
Cappellina monte (picturesque chapel)
Post and Telecommunications Office, via Caronti, 58 Blevio tel. 031/419544
Hairdresser Gigliotti Tatiana Via E. Caronti, 36, 22020 Blevio CO tel. 3519227143
Minimarket La Dispensa Via E. Caronti, 40, 22020 Blevio CO tel. 031419517 08–12.30 / 16.30–19 Monday and Wednesday morning only and closed on Sunday
Single Emergency Number Telephone 112
Italian Red Cross, via Italia Libera, 11 – Como tel. 031 243 289
ACI roadside assistance – Toll-free telephone number 803 116
Carabinieri Pognana Lario – via Giacomo Matteotti, 74 tel. 031/377777
Como Traffic Police, via Vittorio Emanuele II, 97 – Como tel.031 265 555
Local Police Union of Lario and Monti Municipalities, via Caronti 54 – Blevio tel. 031 419 167
Blevio Cemetery Girola area
