In the northern area of Lake Como, shopping is simple and authentic, far from the luxury of the more central towns and more closely tied to local life. Towns like Gravedona ed Uniti, Domaso and Colico offer small shops, delis, and markets where you can experience a local, relaxed atmosphere. Here you can buy mainly typical products, Valtellina wines, mountain cheeses, honey and artisanal specialties rather than the fashion items you can find in Como, Bellagio and Menaggio.
Shopping in the Upper Lake area is therefore an opportunity to learn about local traditions, flavors, and people, often directly from the producers.
A large, modern shopping center easily accessible from the Alto Lago area, designed to meet every practical need. In addition to the large supermarket, it hosts numerous services and shops, including clothing, electronics, telephones, hairdressers and refreshment points.
The northern area of Lake Como is renowned for its food products. On this page, we’ve provided just a few addresses of shops where you can buy them, but the list would be long. If you’d like to get in touch directly with local producers or are looking for something specific, let us know: we’ll be happy to help.
