Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
223

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
9900

Real Population (5km)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
108100

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
80

Region

Lombardia

Walkability

Very Walkable

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

66
/ 20

Climate Description

Distinct seasons, mild winters, warm summers, ample sunshine, balanced precipitation.

Mandello del Lario

Lombardia

Historic town on Lake Como, known for motorcycle heritage, outdoor activities, and cultural events.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

74

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

60

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

76

Summary

Mandello del Lario, nestled along the eastern shores of Lake Como, offers a vibrant expat experience characterized by its rich history and scenic vistas. The town is well-known for its historic center, featuring landmarks such as the Church of San Lorenzo and the Sanctuary of Mandello del Lario. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy a stroll along the lakeside promenade or explore the Sentiero del Viandante, a picturesque walking path that boasts stunning views of the surrounding mountains. An essential visit is the Moto Guzzi Museum, celebrating the town’s motorcycle heritage.

Although small, with a population of around 9,900, Mandello’s charm is evident in its colorful houses and lively atmosphere. Local cuisine, and community events like the annual International Motorcycle Rally, enhance the cultural fabric. However, expats should note that while healthcare services are present, they may not match the quality found in larger urban centers. Overall, Mandello del Lario presents an appealing yet balanced option for retirees seeking a tranquil Italian lifestyle.

✅ Pros

– Beautiful scenery by Lake Como attracts nature lovers.
– Strong community with friendly locals and integration opportunities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Low unemployment rate promotes economic stability and job opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Good air quality contributes to overall well-being.
– Access to quality healthcare services within the region.
– Adequate transportation links to surrounding cities and attractions.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
– Close proximity to popular tourist destinations enhances lifestyle options.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare options may affect urgent medical needs.
– Public transportation can be infrequent and less reliable.
– Infrastructure improvements are necessary for better connectivity.
– Tourist crowds may disrupt local tranquility during peak seasons.
– High cost of living compared to neighboring regions.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Internet speed may be insufficient for heavy remote work.
– Property prices can be steep in scenic areas.

Mandello del Lario Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

9900

Real Population (5km band)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.

108100

Births Per 100 Deaths

40.0

Population Data Source

ISTAT,2023

Estimated Unemployment Rate

Touristy Index

[?] Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above 100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.

Some Tourism

Income per capita (2023)

[?] This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.

24700

Income rank in Italy (2023)

[?] This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.

586 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Linate (Milan)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

53min(s)

Milan Linate Airport (LIN), situated in Segrate and Peschiera Borromeo in Lombardy, Italy, serves around 10.6 million passengers annually. It focuses on flights within Europe and the United Kingdom, serving as a hub for ITA Airways. The airport offers convenient connections to popular destinations such as Rome, Cagliari, and Paris, making it an accessible choice for travellers seeking direct European flights.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Orio al Serio (Bergamo)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

58min(s)

Orio al Serio International Airport, also known as Milan Bergamo Airport, is located just 5 km from Bergamo and about 45 km from Milan in Lombardy, Italy. It is the third busiest airport in Italy, serving over 13 million passengers annually and acting as a major hub for Ryanair. The airport connects to numerous European destinations including Copenhagen, Düsseldorf, as well as farther routes like Dubai and Cairo. Known for its budget-friendly flights primarily operated by Ryanair, Milan Bergamo Airport is a popular choice for travellers looking for affordable options to various international destinations.

3rd Closest Airport

Name

Malpensa (Milan)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

10

Driving Time

62min(s)

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) is located near Milan, Italy, and is the second largest and busiest airport in the country. Handling 28.5 million passengers, the airport connects to around 195 destinations worldwide, serving as a major hub for EasyJet. Key routes include flights to New York, London, Dubai, and Istanbul, making it a significant international gateway. Notable for its effective connectivity with Milan’s city centre via the Malpensa Express, the airport caters extensively to travellers heading to diverse European, American, and Asian destinations.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Mandello del Lario

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

5min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Mandello del Lario offers the following:

– **Rail lines that stop here**: The main rail line serving the station is operated by Trenord, connecting the area to larger cities and regional destinations.

– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Notable direct connections include Milan (Milano Centrale) and Lecco. There are also direct services to Varenna.

– **Train operators**: The primary operator providing services to and from Stazione di Mandello del Lario is Trenord.

– **Frequency of departures**: Trains to key destinations like Milan operate approximately every hour, while services to Varenna are similarly frequent.

– **Type of trains**: The station primarily serves regional trains, with no high-speed train services available.

Overall, Stazione di Mandello del Lario combines efficient regional connectivity with a focus on local and nearby destinations.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Lierna

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

12min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Lierna includes:
– **Rail lines that stop here**: S9, R13, RE8.
– **Key destinations connected by direct trains**: Major cities such as Albairate-Vermezzo, Saronno, Sondrio, Lecco, Colico, Tirano, and Milano.
– **Train operators**: The primary operator is Trenord.
– **Frequency of departures**: There are various scheduled times especially for the S9 line, with trains running throughout the day; specific frequencies for R13 and RE8 lines are available in the timetable.
– **Types of trains available**: The station serves Regional Express (RE) and Regional (R) trains, and does not have high-speed train services.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Lecco

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

8

Driving Time

18min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Lecco provides connections via five main rail lines: Bergamo, Como, Milan, Molteno/Monza, and Tirano. Key destinations connected by direct trains include Milano Centrale, Como, Bergamo, Sondrio, and Tirano. Services are operated predominantly by Trenord, with approximately 154 trains calling at the station daily. Departures occur hourly, especially for regional services. Stazione di Lecco primarily offers regional train services, though it connects with the Milan suburban railway, providing a mix of regional and some express options.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

86

Bars

148

Cafes

36

Cinemas

3

Dentists

19

Golf Courses

1

Gyms

6

Health Clinics

10

Hiking Trails

83

Historical Sites

46

Libraries

1

Museums

6

Parks

5

Pharmacies

2

Restaurants

18

Shopping Centres

27

Supermarkets

52

Spas

104

Beach

Name

Lido Lariano

Driving Distance

7mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

Piani di Bobbio

Driving Distance

39mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

18

Nearest Hospital Name

Alessandro Manzoni

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

21 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

14

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ATS DELLA BRIANZA

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Lombardy, the local healthcare system demonstrates a mixed performance. Hospital care is notably efficient, with rapid treatment for heart attack patients. Breast cancer surgeries are frequently minimally invasive, reflecting strong clinical practices. However, the speed of care for bone fractures and certain cardiovascular procedures needs improvement. Post-operative stays often extend beyond optimal periods, suggesting room for enhanced surgical efficiency. While hospital readmissions post heart attack and heart failure are managed effectively, overall healthcare indicators suggest that prospective residents should be mindful of varying service levels within the region’s medical facilities.

Safety

Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)

[?] Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.

Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk

Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants

[?] Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.

16

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

2

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

8

Car Insurance Price Index

[?] The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average, expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average. Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.

93.139

Housing & Property Market

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.

Low

Property Prices per m²

[?] Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city. Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below. First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall. Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.

First Quartile

986

Median

1359

Third Quartile

2498

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

66

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

55

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

43

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.

Top 20%

Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.

Top 40%

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.

Exceptional (Top 10%)

Sunshine

Somewhat Low (21st-30th percentile)

Snowfall

High (71st-80th percentile)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

0.7

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

27.3

Climate Description

Mandello del Lario offers a climate characterized by distinct seasonal variations. Winters bring a mild chill with occasional snowfall, creating a picturesque setting against the backdrop of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. Summers are comfortably warm, ideal for outdoor activities and enjoying the scenic beauty. The town is blessed with ample sunshine throughout the year, making it pleasant for both residents and visitors. Precipitation is fairly distributed across the seasons, ensuring lush, green landscapes that are especially vibrant in spring and autumn. This balanced climate makes Mandello del Lario an appealing destination for retirees and expats seeking a serene lifestyle amidst nature.

Annual Temperature Chart (Min)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Annual Temperature Chart (Max)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Sunny Days By Month

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Environmental & Air Quality

Classifications

PM10

[?] PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.

Good

PM2.5

[?] PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.

Fair

NO2

[?] NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.

Good

SO2

[?] SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.

Good

O₃

[?] For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.

Fair

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.

80

Air Quality Description

Mandello del Lario, a picturesque town in Italy, offers notably clean air quality that favors both expats and retirees looking for a healthier lifestyle. The atmosphere here is predominantly marked by low levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, contributing to a clear, unpolluted environment. Particle matter such as PM10 is within acceptable limits, ensuring the air remains fresh and invigorating. However, areas to watch include PM2.5 and ozone levels, which are moderate and suggest room for improvement. Overall, Mandello del Lario provides a commendable air quality that supports outdoor activities and relaxed living conditions.

Mandello del Lario, a picturesque town in Italy, offers notably clean air quality that favors both expats and retirees looking for a healthier lifestyle. The atmosphere here is predominantly marked by low levels of nitrogen dioxide and sulphur dioxide, contributing to a clear, unpolluted environment. Particle matter such as PM10 is within acceptable limits, ensuring the air remains fresh and invigorating. However, areas to watch include PM2.5 and ozone levels, which are moderate and suggest room for improvement. Overall, Mandello del Lario provides a commendable air quality that supports outdoor activities and relaxed living conditions.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Mandello del Lario is accessible via the SS36 highway, linking it to Milan and Lecco. The nearest train stations provide reasonable rail connections, enhancing overall connectivity. Linate and Orio al Serio airports facilitate air travel, positioned within an hour’s reach.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

Mandello del Lario, situated on the eastern shore of Lake Como in Lombardia, boasts a rich culinary scene characterized by both traditional and modern influences. The local cuisine prominently features dishes such as risotto with perch, polenta, and a variety of freshwater fish from the lake, reflecting the town’s geographical orientation towards the water. Restaurants in the town offer a fusion of traditional Italian fare and newer gastronomic trends, with many establishments emphasizing the use of seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. Notable dining options include establishments that balance classic Lombardy recipes with innovative culinary techniques. While most dining venues are celebrated for their interpretations of Italian classics, there is a growing presence of international cuisine, offering a diverse culinary experience. At present, Mandello del Lario is home to at least one Michelin-starred restaurant, underscoring its status as a significant gastronomic destination in the region.

Shopping Overview

The shopping landscape includes supermarkets, boutique stores, and fashion outlets catering to a variety of needs. Visitors can find daily markets, specialty food vendors, and contemporary art galleries. Nearby outlets offer high-street brands and luxury items, enhancing the retail experience. High-quality local products are available alongside contemporary fashion and outdoor clothing options, ensuring diverse shopping avenues for residents and visitors alike.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Mandello del Lario in Lombardia offers various hiking and outdoor activities. Key trails include the Alpe d’Era Loop, featuring views of Lake Como and historic sites, and the Piani Resinelli trek through Southern Grigna. The challenging Elisa Refuge trail offers a route to a cave linked to Leonardo Da Vinci. The Bocchetta di Portorella path presents panoramic views, with cycling routes like Onno-Pass and Madonna del Ghisallo providing notable biking experiences. Complementing hiking, these routes offer diverse difficulty levels and range from scenic hikes to cycling landmarks.

✅ Pros

– Beautiful scenery by Lake Como attracts nature lovers.
– Strong community with friendly locals and integration opportunities.
– Mild climate ideal for outdoor activities year-round.
– Low unemployment rate promotes economic stability and job opportunities.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Good air quality contributes to overall well-being.
– Access to quality healthcare services within the region.
– Adequate transportation links to surrounding cities and attractions.
– Sufficient internet connectivity for remote work and communication.
– Close proximity to popular tourist destinations enhances lifestyle options.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare options may affect urgent medical needs.
– Public transportation can be infrequent and less reliable.
– Infrastructure improvements are necessary for better connectivity.
– Tourist crowds may disrupt local tranquility during peak seasons.
– High cost of living compared to neighboring regions.
– Limited educational facilities for families with children.
– Internet speed may be insufficient for heavy remote work.
– Property prices can be steep in scenic areas.

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