The Grumo dock in the municipality of Lierna has replaced the old port, which was once a key hub for navigation on Lake Como. The port consists of two floating piers with 50 berths for boats, including large ones. The public section is located near the shore, while the private section faces the lake. The old port has a protective retaining wall and can accommodate 19 boats. A large buoy field is located in the Castello area, where there is a pier for temporary mooring of boats for up to 4 hours.
The entire area is characterized by afternoon breezes from the third and fourth quadrants, which are generally weaker than those in the upper part of the lake. During thunderstorms, strong winds from the west (Menaggino) may occur. A prominent landmark for the old port is the imposing seminary built halfway up the hillside, above the port. The new port’s structure is easily identifiable when approaching from the south; from the north, one must pass through the town of Grumo to catch a glimpse of its outline. The Castello buoy field is clearly visible when approaching from the south, while the castle itself stands out as one approaches from the north.
The village of Lierna takes its name from the Latin word *hibernare*, a testament to its mild climate. The municipality consists of three hamlets: Grumo to the south, and Castello and Bancola to the north. Worth visiting are the Church of Sant’Ambrogio and the Romanesque Church of Saints Maurizio and Lazzaro in the small village of Castello, north of Lierna, a fortified stronghold situated on a small peninsula.
Just behind the historic center of Lierna lies Riva Bianca Beach, one of the largest swimming beaches on Lake Como, made up of white pebbles. For mountain lovers and hikers, the Sentiero del Viandante trail—which connects Lecco to Colico—passes through Lierna.
Lierna is known as the “Town of Wine,” thanks to its vineyards and wineries, which produce highly regarded wines such as Lierna Bianco and Lierna Rosé. The local cuisine offers flavorful dishes , including misultin— salted, sun-dried agoni (a type of smelt)—a typical specialty of Lake Como, which is served with polenta.
