Como Holidays

Como is all about the colourful markets. Some worth a mention are Mercado Mercerie which takes place Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings all along the city’s medieval walls. Here you’ll find fresh fruit and veg, cheeses of all types, flowers and lots more. Another market worth a mention, is the antique market, which takes place every first Saturday of the month in San Fedele square. Every other Saturday, a craft market is held here, where you can buy homemade goodies, such as handmade soaps and clothes.

Como is known for being elegant and chic, but the lakefront ambience gives off a lovely buzz once the sun goes down. Piazza Volta and Pizza Mazzini are the best places to go with restaurants, wine bars and pubs lining the streets. Unlike England, you don’t have to move on from the restaurant to progress the night. Many stay and savour the evening way after last orders.

This bread-like sweet treat can be enjoyed at breakfast or you can indulge and accompany it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream and a glass of red. To create this dessert, the bread is soaked in milk with a citrusy lemon zest, topped with apple and pear slices and sweet sultanas, then sprinkled with rosemary.