After last year’s exciting success, SloWeekend – The Magic and Flavors of Lake Como returns this year with an edition that promises to be richer and more articulate. Immerse yourself in the beauty, enjoy the delicacies and discover the wonders of this popular event involving four charming villages on Lake Como: Bellagio, Menaggio, Varenna e Tremezzina.
Discovering the Villages of the Center Lake
Sponsored by Slow Food Condotta di Como, SloWeekend was created with the intention of providing an authentic and exciting experience in the beautiful villages of Lake Como. The heart of the event will take place at Centro Lago, offering an alternative way of exploring the area. It is not only about visiting villages and villas of the Lario, but also about savoring the true essence of local cuisine through tastings and culinary adventures.
Centro Lago offers a unique opportunity to meet and interact with local farmers, fishermen and winemakers, the true heroes of the area, who act as storytellers of their lands and specialized guides to discover local traditions and flavors.
November weekend full of events
An electrifying November is on its way, with SloWeekend reaching its climax. During the first three weekends of November, the Lake Center will have a fantastic program of tours and tastings at the most iconic venues. For even more enhanced enjoyment, you can find the list of participating partners, which includes local producers, restaurants and tourist facilities, on the website.
The appointment is set for Saturday, November 4, at 10 a.m. in Varenna for an exploration of the Lake’s magnificent woods and a tasty autumn snack with roasted chestnuts and mulled wine. The afternoon will then take you to Bellagio to visit the Antica Latteria di Bellagio, where chef Luigi Gandola will introduce you to the famous toc, an ancient dish made with polenta, butter and cheese.
The following day, Sunday, Nov. 5, at 10:30 a.m., in the ancient village of Lenno you can take a closer look at this beautiful corner of the lake and conclude with a tasting of local cured meats and cheeses and the lake’s renowned olive oil. The last stop of the first weekend is in Menaggio, in the hamlet of Loveno, where a professional sommelier will take you on a tasting of local wines and cheeses.
Reservations and Accessibility
Please keep in mind that all tours are available by reservation only through www.sloweekend.it and places are limited.
SloWeekend is made possible thanks to the collaboration between the Distretto Turistico del Centro Lario, the Tremezzina Tourist Association, the Varenna and Perledo Tourist Operators Association, Promobellagio, Promomenaggio, the Municipality of Bellagio, the Municipality of Menaggio, the Municipality of Tremezzina, the Municipality of Varenna and the partnership with Slow Food Condotta di Como, Villa Carlotta, FAI – Villa del Balbianello and Villa Vigoni.
SloWeekend – The Magic and Flavors of Lake Como offers an unforgettable experience of unique culinary and exploratory discovery, in anticipation of its grand return this year. Get ready for beauty, taste and discovery!