Sorico
Sorico: a jewel in Lombardy
Sorico is a beautiful municipality located in the province of Como in Lombardy, Italy. The town has a population of 1236 inhabitants and is famous for being the connecting point between Alto Lario, Valtellina, and Valchiavenna. Sorico is located at the northernmost point of Lake Como and is the last river town in the basin of the Mera River. With its 33.8 square kilometers, Sorico is the fourth largest municipality in the province of Como.
Physical geography
Sorico is easily accessible by car thanks to the SS340 roads from Como-Lugano, the SS38 from Sondrio, or the SS36 from Milan, Lecco, and Chiavenna. By train, the Colico station is only 6 km away and you can take the line 36 Milan-Lecco-Sondrio-Tirano. By bus, the C10 line connects Sorico to Como and Colico. By boat, you can stop at Domaso or Colico.
The territory of Sorico includes seven inhabited nuclei: Sorico center, Albonico, Bugiallo, Dascio, La Punta, Nigolo, and the habitat in the locality of Poncetta in the Pian di Spagna. The municipality has a varied morphological conformation that includes much of the Pian di Spagna, the south face of Mount Berlinghera up to 1936 meters above sea level, and the hilly area below 600 meters. Sorico has 5.5 km of lake coast and 6 km of river coast. The abundance of lake territory makes Sorico the natural entrance to Valchiavenna. The mountain and lake areas of Sorico are characterized by a very high degree of naturalness and are promoted by specialized tourism promotion magazines. The Italian wetlands on the Ramsar list include flat and lake-river areas of Sorico.
Hillside
The main characteristic of Sorico's hillside is that it is located between 200 and 600 meters above sea level and extends for about 10 km. This portion of the territory was made fertile by a continuous succession of terraces made up of dry-stone walls. In the past, man had tamed the mountain for his livelihood purposes. However, the advent of prosperity in the 20th century and the migration of peasant interests from the mountain to the plain led to the abandonment of the first portion of the mid-slope just above the banks of the Mera river. The cultivations that were carried out on the hillside preferred Vitis and various fruit cultivars. However, the presence of chestnut groves in this terraced altimetric band was scarce.
Things to see in Sorico
Sorico offers visitors numerous opportunities for leisure and relaxation. Nature lovers are invited to enjoy the splendid surrounding landscape by strolling along the banks of the Mera river or Lake Mezzola, or by visiting the Spluga della Val Masino Park or the Val Grande National Park. History and art enthusiasts are invited to visit the Corenno Plinio Castle, just 8 km from Sorico, and the Basilica of San Giovanni Battista in Morbegno, only 27 km away.
Events in Sorico
In Sorico, numerous events are annually organized that attract a large number of visitors. Among these, we find the Sagra del Pesce, which takes place every year at the end of July and represents a celebration in honor of the fish of Lake Como. It is also possible to participate in the Sant'Anna festival on the first Sunday of August, which takes place in the Nigolo locality, or to visit the Antiques Market in Colico, every last Sunday of the month.
Conclusion
Sorico is a unique and fascinating place that offers numerous opportunities for tourists and visitors. With its geographical location next to Lake Como, Sorico represents an excellent starting point for exploring the surroundings and enjoying the unspoiled nature of the pre-Alps. Visiting Sorico means discovering a special place, rich in history, culture, and tradition. Come discover Sorico and fall in love with this Lombard jewel.
