What To Do

Whether you need complete relaxation or enjoy being active from dawn ‘til dusk, Villa Dexter offers the best of both worlds.

  • Take in the sights of Lake Como

  • Boat trip to Bellaggio: Bustling with great restaurants, art galleries, cafes, and gelato shops you can spend a delightful day milling around the wonderful artisan, wine and silk shops, not to mention some fabulous boutiques.

  • Visit the glorious lakeside villas and their gardens:

    Villa Carlotta

    Villa Balbianello

    Villa Melzi

    Villa Vigoni

  • Local markets - for fresh produce, leatherware & clothing

    Lenno (Tues 8am – 1pm)

    Porlezza (Sat 8.30am-5pm)

    Menaggio (2nd /4th Friday of the month 8am – 1 pm)

For those wanting to be a bit more active:

  • Tennis & swimming at the villa

  • Immaculate 18 hole Menaggio & Cadenabbia Golf course 5 minutes away. For the non golfer the glorious views, excellent food at the clubhouse or perhaps just a cocktail are a must.

  • Padel tennis: An easy walk or short drive from the villa.

  • Hiking: Climb the well marked paths up impressive mountains offering jaw-dropping views.

  • E-biking: Available to rent in the village with/without guide.

  • Waterskiing/boat rental/padel boards available on the lake by private arrangement. We recommend AC Boat Rentals or Nautic Planet.