The beauty of the lake and the many palatial villas have made it a popular site for movie shoots including scenes from the James Bond movie, ‘Casino Royale’! Soap operas and television series have had episodes filmed in the region. It has featured in numerous music videos. The lake has been mentioned in countless works of literature. The area has been favoured by the aristocrats and the wealthy since Roman times and continues to be a top choice as a retreat destination for many, tourists and famous personalities alike, including George Clooney, Ronaldinho, Richard Branson, to mention a few, who have or have had homes along its shores. Lake Como in the Lombardy region of Italy is one of these locations! Have you seen ‘Spectre’, the latest James Bond’s cinematic adventure?įor 50 years Britain’s most famous spy saga have been thrilling both action movie fans and travel lovers as every single episode of the 007 story offers the opportunity to embark on a journey that takes you all over the world to discover its most sensational corners.