Travel and Transport
Lierna is an attractive small town on the eastern shore of Lake Como, about one hour's drive from Como, Milan and from Bergamo airport (listed as Milan-Bergamo by Ryanair).
There is a railway station about a quarter of an hour's walk from Villa Olivia with frequent links south to Milan, west to Bergamo and north up the Valtellina (Train times). Varenna, ten minutes by car or rail, has frequent ferry crossings to Bellagio and Menaggio as well as a hydrofoil service to Como. In the summertime, there's a daily ferry link to Bellagio from the centre of the village. These good transport links mean that there's no need to bring a car.
The ever popular "Riva Bianca" is at the other end of the village (15 minutes walk) with a pebble beach, a café bar and safe swimming
"Le Localitŕ"
Like most Italian towns, Lierna has many old "localitŕ" - close-packed groups of old houses forming a community, often with a small chapel; such as Muggiasco, Sornico and Castello. Take a walk around Lierna through its narrow cobbled alleyways and hidden "piazzettas" and see for yourselves. Enjoy the view from the newly created lakeside walkway which leads off the main "piazza".
In the village centre you can be sure of a friendly welcome at the shops. Let Mario the baker tempt you with his selection of fresh bread, pastries and cakes. Sit out at one of the bars and cafés and enjoy the evening aperitivo with the locals - a drink and snacks served around 6.00pm daily. Lierna has a supermarket, delicatessen, greengrocer's, florist's and gift shop, a hair stylist, bank, chemist's and post office, as well as several good restaurants and a takeaway pizzeria.
To contact us:
Address: Mrs Emily Bianchi, Via Papa Giovanni XXIII,18; 23827 Lierna (LC) Italy
Tel. (+39) 0341 710055