The Riviera of Bordighera and Sanremo: The Timeless Charm of the Italian Summer

When summer embraces the Riviera dei Fiori with its golden light and the scent of the Mediterranean Sea, Bordighera and Sanremo reveal their extraordinary beauty. Two jewels of Western Liguria that, while maintaining their own distinct identities, share a unique heritage of breathtaking landscapes, lush gardens, authentic traditions, and timeless elegance. Bordighera: Where Sea and…

Natale

Christmas in Bordighera

Spend the Holidays at the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa! The Resort these days is dressed up for the Holidays: a large Christmas tree has been set up in the lobby, a large Santa Claus welcomes children of all ages and brings back the warmth and tradition of childhood. The Grand Spa del…

Villa Etelinda

Villa Etelinda: the Royal Charm of Bordighera

Bordighera, renowned for its mild climate and enchanting Mediterranean vegetation, hosted European nobility and elite in the past, including Queen Margherita of Savoy (1851-1926). This affectionate mistress of the Riviera came to Bordighera for the first time in 1879 and initially stayed at the Cap Hotel, before being a guest at Villa Bischoffsheim, one of…

Santuario dei cetacei

Sanctuary of Cetaceans

Bordighera is located in the heart of the ‘Sanctuary of Cetaceans’, a marine triangle between the Ligurian and French coasts. This area of the Mediterranean is one of the richest for whale-watching: just a few kilometres from the shore, it is possible to spot sperm whales, minke whales, dolphins and pilot whales with a simple…

La Ciclovia Bicknell

The Bicknell Cyclovia

Just a stone’s throw from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa, the Bicknell Cyclovia is more than just a tourist-sports itinerary; it is an epic journey linking the Mediterranean coast with the hinterland of the Maritime and Ligurian Alps, embracing both Italy and France. A Route Inspired by Clarence Bicknell This extraordinary route…

Inside Monet

Inside Monet VR Experience

This summer, just a few steps away from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa in Bordighera, an unmissable event awaits you: Inside Monet VR Experience. This unique digital exhibition brings the masterpieces of the master of Impressionism, Claude Monet, directly in front of your eyes in an “en plein air” experience. From 1…

Ventimiglia

Ventimiglia between sea, history and modernity

Ventimiglia, just 20 minutes from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa, is a city where the sea meets history and modernity intertwines with medieval and archaeological heritage. Exploring the centre and the seafront towards France, you will be charmed by elegant palaces, the characteristic shell-shaped harbour and lush Mediterranean vegetation, all of which…

Taggia

The Village of Taggia

Only 30 minutes from the Grand Hotel del Mare resort & Spa is Taggia, a gem of the Riviera dei Fiori, which is an enchanting blend of sea and countryside. Divided between its charming seaside dimension and rich agricultural tradition, Taggia welcomes visitors with a unique mix of breathtaking landscapes, culinary delicacies and cultural richness.…

Badalucco

Badalucco, the painted village

A soli 40 minuti dal Grand Hotel del Mare Resort e Spa si trova il borgo di Badalucco caratterizzato dall’abbondanza di muri affrescati che trasformano ogni vicolo in una galleria d’arte all’aperto fin dal 1993. Lasciati incantare dalle opere nascoste dietro ogni angolo mentre alzi lo sguardo verso il cielo! Nel suggestivo Palazzo Municipale, nel…