Varenna, Italy
Varenna is like the middle bear of the Goldilocks story. It's just right. The romantic, mid sized town on Italy's Lake Como has a pretty walkway looping throughout town, a pretty harbor flanked by kayaks and restaurants and charming medieval lanes.
If you're wondering where to visit Bellagio or Varenna, I'd say… both! Varenna is a quieter, smaller and more romantic. It comes alive in the spring as tourists start to arrive, and closes by early fall. Here's a quick guide to what to see and do in Varenna!
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