Pigna, a charming municipality in the Province of Imperia, is located in the extreme western part of Liguria, embracing the picturesque upper Nervia Valley. Situated at an altitude of 280 metres above sea level, this village overlooking the valley is a mountain jewel surrounded by evocative landscapes. The countryside surrounding the village unfolds amidst olive…
Explore the fascinating origins of the village of San Lorenzo, as told by ancient legends that tell of its foundation by brigands. In ancient times, there were two villages on the picturesque banks of the San Lorenzo river. It was not until 1749 that these two villages were united, creating a unique experience. Today, guided…
With 900 years of history, the Castle today presents itself as a destination full of multiple stimuli for visitors. Once through the entrance, one finds oneself in front of a large atrium that leads to the various rooms of the castle. In one of them, the fascinating history of the castle itself is recounted, along…
Rocchetta Nervina is a charming stop for those who want to explore the Western Liguria with tranquility. This charming village, located among the waterways, is steeped in history and offers breathtaking natural views. The peculiarity of the country’s Y-shape is the result of an intelligent construction on the banks of two streams, which made Rocchetta…
Bordighera, known as the “Queen of Palm Tree”, is one of the most popular seaside destinations by foreigners, especially by the British, since the last century. This charming town has its roots in an ancient history that has its roots in ancient Egypt. The colors of the sky and the lush vegetation with numerous palm…
The village of Seborga is surrounded by a magical atmosphere where history, culture and traditions are intertwined in a unique way. Over the centuries, it passed through several passages of power, until 1729, when it was sold by the monks to the Savoy, passing successively to the Kingdom of Sardinia and finally to the…
Bussana Vecchia is an open-air museum, a charming place characterized by shops and small ateliers where beauty is revealed through the most minute details. In the late nineteenth century, a violent earthquake devastated the entire area, causing a gradual desertification that, however, saw the village reborn in the fifties thanks to a group of artists,…
In Valloria, a village behind Imperia, the doors of houses, stables, warehouses and cellars are wonders that enchant, painted and interpreted by internationally renowned painters and young artists who meet in summer in Valloria. The village, less than an hour’s drive from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa, is immersed in a dream…
Dolcedo, in the heart of Val Prino, is a hidden gem to discover that is just 40 minutes by car from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa. It is also called Conca d'Oro because of the color of high-quality olive oil has always been a source of wealth for this valley. It is…
Just 15 minutes from the Grand Hotel del Mare you will find the Cycle-Pedestrian Track of the Riviera dei Fiori Coastal Park, located on the 24 km of the old railway line that from 1872 to 2001 served the Ponente Ligure. This railway line, portrayed in many books and films thanks to the beauty of…
