10 Reasons Lake Como, Italy, Should Be on Your Bucket List

Grab a map from the tourism office and follow the marked Greenway dei Patriarchi to find Baluardo, the most beautiful lookout point in town. The hike up the rocky steps and thick vegetation is a brief challenge, but when the trail suddenly opens up to a small clearing with picnic tables and wide-open skies, you won't believe your eyes. Here's a perfect spot to catch up on journaling or to enjoy a picnic lunch of bread and cheese.