Riva Bianca
Riva Bianca is a free public beach in Lierna, on the eastern shore of the Lecco branch of Lake Como, in the Castello hamlet. It is a beach of smooth white pebbles with clear water and lawns behind it, and it is often named as the most photogenic free beach on the eastern shore.
There is a kiosk nearby, and some reviewers mention sunbeds for hire, but don't count on one. Parking on Via Roma and Via Castello is paid and fills early on summer weekends, so the train is the better option: Lierna station, on the Lecco to Sondrio line, is about a 10-minute walk away.
The water at Riva Bianca was approved for bathing by the regional health authority in 2026. Bring water shoes and your own shade.
Guest Reviews
Beautiful and clean! The clear water is so inviting you into water. It was still a bit too cold for a swim in May, but I'd love to come back in warmer weather.
Pretty view with crystal clean lake. We struggled with parking a car nearby, and ended up leaving a car at the train station.
It's one of the best beaches around Como. Spacious and quiet with an amazing view. You can pick a space on the grass or rent a sunbed for £10 a day. A few bars around to grab something to eat
Nice pebble beach with lots of space, chairs and sunbeds for rent, and a few cafes and food spots nearby. Gets pretty busy by mid-day, even on a weekday. Bring water shoes as the entire beach is pebbles and they can be tough to walk on barefoot.
Very nice little beach, with restaurants nearby. Easy to park few minutes away
More Beachs in Lake Como
Lido di Bellagio
Lido di Bellagio is a paid beach club on Via Paolo Carcano, on the stretch of shore between Bellagio village and the gardens of Villa Melzi. It has a sand beach, a bistrot, a lounge bar and a private terrace, with views across the lake to Tremezzo and the western shore. Bellagio Boat Service can help if you arrive by private boat.
Lido di Bellano
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Lido di Cernobbio
Lido di Cernobbio is a pool complex on Piazza Risorgimento, beside the Cernobbio ferry stop and a short walk from Villa d'Este. Rather than a beach, it has an Olympic-size pool, a children's pool, a solarium, a restaurant and pizzeria and a lounge bar, all facing the lake.