Sightseeing tours, things to do and place to stay in Carate Urio, Lake Como

Cosa vedere, cosa visitare e cosa fare a Carate Urio

Visit Carate Urio, Lake Como

Carate Urio offers a landscape full of beautiful mansions, villas and gardens on the slopes of Monte Bisbino. A truly romantic setting thanks to the many botanical gardens and exotic plants found here.
In Carate, at the beginning of the 20th century, there was one of the most important and refined Italian boatyards, the Cantieri Taroni, founders of a school of boatbuilders that has marked the history of Lake 


What to do, to visit and to see in Carate Urio

Church of Santa Marta

The church of Santa Marta was formerly dedicated to Sts. Nazaro and Celso. Its construction dates back to the 11th century.
You can find this church along the Strada Regina. 
Inside the church there are many works of art and frescoes from the 15th century.

Walk along the old Strada Regina

Travelling along the Strada Regina is an absolute must, either on foot or by hiring a bicycle. 
Cross the entire village, from Moltrasio to Laglio. There are numerous streets leading up and down from the main road, all to be explored, full of enchanting corners and tiny free beaches.



Weekly local street market in Carate Urio

Mercato rionale

There are no Local street markets in the municipality of Carate Urio, the nearest takes place in Cernobbio every Wednesday morning.


Events, festivals and music in Carate Urio

Feste tradizionali

SS. Giacomo e Filippo is the patron saint of the municipality of Carate Urio. The festival in his honour takes place on 3 May


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Beaches and lidos, where to swim in Carate Urio


Best treks and scenic hiking trails in Carate Urio, Lago di Como

If you want to go trekking, hiking or north-walking in Carate Urio on Lake Como, we highly you the group HIKING LAKE COMO. Francesca and Mario are professional certified guides, as well as keen and enthusiastic locals who know any secret about Lake Como. Contact Here

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