Free Beaches Western Branch

Free Beaches on the Western Branch of Lake Como

Water, fresh breeze, and breathtaking views: Lake Como is perfect during summer for enjoying nature, no-frills relaxation, and plenty of fun. Following the Free Beaches on the Eastern Branch of Lake Como, here are our suggestions on where to spend a day of sunshine and joy. Sunbathing, relaxation, sports, and lots of fun await those who reach the beaches on the Western Branch of Lake Como.

Rezzonico Beach

Just steps from the main road, it is a paradise for those seeking relaxation during their Lake Como vacation. A pebble beach, it is breezy and uncrowded, characteristics that make it an excellent destination especially during the summer months. Next to the beach there is a venue with an attached dock for boat mooring.

Ossuccio Beach

A small pebble beach right in front of the green Isola Comacina; this beach is also known as Miralago. In the same location there is also an equipped Lido, from which you can reach Isola Comacina by swimming!

Pianello Beach

In the Calozzo hamlet, there is a pebble beach, quiet and fairly isolated. It is in a very breezy area, which makes it ideal for practicing windsurfing and kitesurfing directly from the shore.

Domaso Beach

One of the most extensive beaches of Upper Lake Como, Domaso beach is also easy to reach, as it is just steps from the charming town. Crowded during the summer months, it features grass and gravel. In the morning it is not very breezy, and the lake is flat and calm. In the afternoon the Breva rises, filling the sails of kites and windsurfers. Shaded by trees along the park, it is next to cafés and bars of lakeside campsites on Lake Como.

Dongo Beach

A beach with grass and gravel bottom, it is quiet but without services. Next to the campsites, it is possible to use their facilities, storage areas, and bars for renting sports equipment, especially SUP, kitesurfing, and windsurfing.

Lenno Beach

In the territory of Lenno there are two beaches: one with pebbles at the foot of the promontory that hosts Villa del Balbianello, reachable by a walk, and one with grass next to the Navigazione Laghi dock. To access the lake there is a short staircase.