You don’t have to become Hollywood royalty or a billionaire to enjoy the famed mountain-strewn lake.

In the ten years that my family has been going to Lake Como in the summers we’ve come across a number of methods to save money. For instance, stay far of the lake, as an instance and make use of low-cost or free activities like hiking, going to museums, or biking.

Here’s how to enjoy the glimmer from Lake Como without breaking the bank.

Avoid A-list destinations

Lake Como, a onetwo-hour drive north of Milan it is shaped as an upside down Y. To help you understand the distance, think about the trip from Como town of Como situated near the southernmost point of the branch’s western side to Colico which is located at the northernmost end of the lake takes just under an hour.

The top lakeside spots Included are Lecco the city, which is situated at the southern end of the branch’s eastern end and The town of Bellagio located at the fork of Y as well as Varenna is a town on the eastern shoreline. These towns usually have the most expensive lodging and eateries, so you’ll get more for your money if you consider other towns and villages instead.