Nearest airport:
Malpenda at 45 Kilometres
Nearest train:
Como San Giovanni at 8 Kilometres
Nearest motorway:
A9 Como Nord at 8 Kilometres
Nearest beach:
beach at 1.0 Kilometres
Car:
not necessary
The apartment is situated on the boarder of the ancient village of Carate Urio, still unspoiled by modernization, keeping its old world feeling with characteristic streets and stepped lanes crossed by low bridges which join the century old houses. Small local shops with, only too helpful shop-keepers, are nearby. Cernobbio with it's world famous Villa D'Este is 5 minutes drive away, the city of Como, the silk capital of Italy is 15 minutes away and of course Milan, one of the world's fashion leaders is 45 minutes away. You can also find 'outlet' stores nearby and if you cross the boarder into Switzerland there is no end to the shopping in elegant Lugano, while enjoying the beautiful scenery.
There are also several world class 18 hole golf courses within 30 minutes drive, the Monza Grand Prix racing track is 1 hours drive away and interesting old Italian towns such as Bergamo Verona and Venice are all within a days visit.