Just 45 minutes from the Grand Hotel del Mare Resort & Spa lies one of Liguria’s most picturesque villages, Cervo. From the balcony overlooking the picturesque Piazzetta dei Corallini, let yourself be enveloped by the play of shadows among the narrow alleys, illuminated by the delicate lights of the pastel-coloured houses, high arches and breathtaking ups and downs, surrounded by flowers and olive trees. This village of medieval origin welcomes with majestic 16th-century palaces and narrow alleys animated by small restaurants and craft workshops.
Descending towards the sea, the coast of Cervo welcomes you with its beauty, characterised by small bathing establishments and free beach access. The enigmatic origin of the place name ‘Cervo’, perhaps derived from the Latin ‘servus’, could allude to the nearby stream or to the woods behind the village, inhabited by deer.
During the summer, Cervo is transformed into a magical place steeped in music and literature. Since 2014, Cervo Ti Strega has hosted meetings where Strega Prize finalist writers share stories from their novels in the evocative Piazza dei Corallini. For music lovers, the village has hosted the International Chamber Music Festival since 1964, which has seen the participation of illustrious musicians, from Arturo Benedetti Michelangeli to Chick Corea. You will have a unique experience in this jewel of western Liguria, where history, art and culture come together in an unforgettable picture.
