Menaggio is situated on the western shore of Lake Como.
At the point where the road bordering the western side of the lake
and the road leading through the Val Menaggio to Lugano meet.
Its central position, makes Menaggio an important and lively town.
The town consists in a centre and three hamlets;
Croce, Loveno and Nobiallo
and has a total of about 3280 inhabitants.
In its historical centre there are various interesting monuments
which recall Menaggio's importance through the ages.
In the 18th century it was discovered by the first tourists,
and the grand hotels and luxurious villas date from then.