Just before arriving in France, on the last western strip of Liguria there is the riviera border town of Ventimiglia. This stretch of coast is wild and rich in mediteranean vegetation : The Hanbury Gardens, botanical gardens for climatized exotic plants extending on a surface of 18 hectares to the "Spiaggia delle Uova" beach, a sweep of sea cliffs and crystal clear sea around the Grottos of Balzi Rossi, where traces of the prehistoric man of about 20,000 years ago were discovered.
You cannot miss a visit to Bordighera, an elegant town whose colours were sources of pictorial inspiration for the the impressionist groups , with the Roman way and its hotels immersed in greenery and the palm groves, one of the most preserved historic centres along the coast.
But the appeal of this part of Liguria is above all its charming hinterland with historic medieval villages sheltered by the mountains and its maze of sheer cobbled alleys leading down to the sea.
Val Nervia, Val Rioja and Valle Argentina: exploring in the valleys you can encounter unspoilt landscapes and medieval centres of noteworthy interest like Dolcedo, overlooked by the Doria Castle ; Pigna with its thermal baths, Isolabona and Apricale.
La val Nervia, already inhabited during the Bronze Age and protected by impenetrable castle walls, in the middle ages was important for communication. The mouth of the river in proximity to the sea is a WWF sanctary where you can walk and go bird-watching.
On the high ground of Bordighera, the village of Doleacqua is the homeland of the Rossese wine of Dolceacqua DOC, which goes so well with pissa cun e erbe, a stuffed foccacia of rice, kale, olive oil, onion and grana cheese. The gastronomic glory of Dolceacqua however is the micheta , little oval croissants linked to a legend of love and power.
Going ahead along the state provincial road 64 amidst the hills and the valleys one encounters the village of Apricale:, cobbled alleys, voltoni ,steps, stone walled houses and the Castle of Lucertola, which every summer hosts The Theatre of the Tosse and its travelling shows.
Deeper into the valley you can find unspoiled landscapes and historic towns of considerable interest as Dolceacqua, dominated by the castle of Doria; Pigna with its spa, or Isolabona Apricale.
Upper Val Nervia is situated inside the Natural Regional Alpine Park of Liguria, together with the valles of Argentina and Arroscia. . Even though it is so near the sea it offers one of the most beautiful landscapes of all the Alps. In the area closer to the sea you can find mediteranean vegetation with olive groves, vineyards and flower-growing. Then, suddenly you come to the alpine area with pine woods, oaks, firs and beeches. It is one of the most varied environments in the world. The mountains of Torraggio(m.1973) and Pietravecchia (m. 2038), where ground hogs live and rhododendrons grow, are also called "the little dolomites".
Bordighera,Imperia 4.8KM away from Ventimiglia
We are located in Liguria, in the heart of the Riviera of Flowers, a very charmi....
Bordighera,Imperia 5.7KM away from Ventimiglia
The Hotel Parigi ****, famous since the early 1900s as the choice of royalty, of....
Sanremo,Imperia 14.2KM away from Ventimiglia
Just 101 m from the beach and few steps from Sanremo’s famous Casino, this hot....
Sanremo,Imperia 15.7KM away from Ventimiglia
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Imperia,Imperia 31.6KM away from Ventimiglia
Our houses, each one different from the other for age, measure, style, bigness, ....
Imperia,Imperia 31.7KM away from Ventimiglia
We are glad and proud to offer visitors a warm welcome to our historic farm, an ....
Diano Arentino,Imperia 32.0KM away from Ventimiglia
Opespace a Diano Arentino
Imperia,Imperia 34.6KM away from Ventimiglia
The Hotel was built in 1964 by our family which still deals with the management.....
Imperia,Imperia 37.1KM away from Ventimiglia
On the sea promenade near the harbour, just a few steps from the center, Hotel K....
Serreta - DIANO MARINA,Imperia 38.7KM away from Ventimiglia
The Hotel Restaurant Liliana, in Diano Serreta, has a scenic view on the sea and....
Diano Arentino,Imperia 39.6KM away from Ventimiglia
A wonderful olive grove of 2 hectares, a delightful stone building restructured ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 39.7KM away from Ventimiglia
Hotel Metropol is situated on a hill with splendid views of the sea and the Gulf....
Diano Marina,Imperia 39.8KM away from Ventimiglia
L' Hotel Iva situato nella zona residenziale di Diano Marina, offre con la sua c....
Diano Marina,Imperia 39.8KM away from Ventimiglia
Hotel 3 stelle condotto dalla Famiglia Bracco da generazioni, sorge nella zona r....
Diano Marina,Imperia 39.9KM away from Ventimiglia
The Piccolo Hotel is situated into the residential area of Diano Marina, near th....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.0KM away from Ventimiglia
Directly on the sea and close to the center Overlooking a beach of fine sand,....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.0KM away from Ventimiglia
L’Hotel Arc en Ciel di Diano Marina è un angolo di paradiso della riviera lig....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.0KM away from Ventimiglia
The 7 rooms of hotel restaurant Il Caminetto, whose renovation and modernization....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.3KM away from Ventimiglia
The Palm Beach is located on the seafront of Diano Marina, in front of the natur....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.6KM away from Ventimiglia
L'Hotel Sasso Residence a Diano Marina, categoria 3 stelle, è aperto da dicembr....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.7KM away from Ventimiglia
Imagine you are on the deck of a ship ... listen to the waves breaking on the rocks ... breathe the scent of the sea ... welcome at Hotel La Baia.
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.7KM away from Ventimiglia
Our 48 tastefully furnished rooms are located on three floors, accessible by lif....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.7KM away from Ventimiglia
The Splendid Hotel is run by the family for over 50 years. Tobia Quietly situate....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.7KM away from Ventimiglia
Holiday centre with nice apartments about 400 metres from the beach and 1 km fro....
Diano Marina,Imperia 40.7KM away from Ventimiglia
Appartamento privato - 500 metri dal mare - con giardino. BILOCALE - 5 posti le....
