Sorico Beach
Sorico Beach, at the northern tip of Lake Como near the Pian di Spagna nature reserve, is one of the largest sand beaches on the lake. Most of Lake Como's shoreline is pebble or rock, so this is the place to come for real sand.
The beach is free. There is paid public parking and food and drink nearby, but no sunbed hire. The water deepens quickly, so keep an eye on children.
The northern lake is the windiest part of Lake Como: the Breva blows from the south most summer afternoons, which makes Sorico and nearby Domaso popular for windsurfing and kitesurfing. Swim in the morning for calmer water.
Guest Reviews
This lovely walking path hugs the shore of Lake Como, winding gently from Sorico to Gera Lario. It's worth visiting in every season, since the scenery shifts with each one — always a little different, yet somehow always breathtaking. And when the walk starts to tire you out, there's truly nothing better than settling onto a bench and just letting the moment unfold — watching autumn leaves drift down, the sun melt into the horizon, or a little family of ducklings paddling past as if you weren't even there.
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
Lido di Bellano, on Via Martiri della Libertà in Bellano, is the most complete lido on the eastern shore. It has a sand beach, swimming pools, an adults-only solarium terrace with jacuzzis for over-16s, and a restaurant with a wood-fired pizza oven.
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.