Castello di Vezio
Vezio, Perledo above Varenna, Italy
Castello di Vezio adds a hilltop perspective to a visit to Varenna, with the castle and grounds offering views over the central lake. The ascent is part of the outing, so it suits travellers happy to exchange the waterfront for a more elevated setting. Check current access and visitor arrangements before setting off, wear shoes suited to uneven paths and leave enough time for the return rather than rushing down to meet a ferry.