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The valleys between Andora and It is difficult to resist the call of the summer sea, which seems to have been created specially to refresh the body and spirit of us urbanized “western people”, to wash away the stress accumulated during the winter months. It is inevitable, then, that the clear sea of the Riviera delle Palme, with its beautiful coast of sandy beaches and rocks studded with maritime pines, each summer attracts fond friends and numerous tourists. The Riviera delle Palme, nevertheless, goes further: to the enchanting hinterland, close to the sea and very convenient to reach, rich in environmental and cultural quality and the ideal destination for those who wish to alternate their holiday between the blue of the sea and the green of the hills.

It is sufficient to leave the motorway behind and, after some turns and a few kilometres, you find yourself in the Other Riviera.

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The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley To your left the sea and to your right... The motorway tollgate of Albenga acts as a border between the coastal plain and the network of the four valleys where water from the Maritime Alps flows down to the river and the city. Towards the sea lies Albenga with its Roman and Medieval old centre, the agricultural plain, a beach with bathing establishment, hotels and campsites, which join the towns of Ceriale at one side and Alassio at the other. An upwards direction takes you towards the Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley, which rise towards the limestone crest of Mount Galero and the San Bernardo pass. Beyond them, the Tànaro Valley extends towards .

CISANO SUL NEVA Golden A bell tower among Past the motorway tollgate you treasures ancient alleys enter Provincial Road no. 582 (former State Road 582) that The Pigato DOC A castle among quickly leads to (Controlled designation groves , a of Origin) and other stop on the “Road wines of Cisano can be The hamlet of of Wine and Oil”. tasted at the winery of Conscente is For wine, this is Felice Noberasco, at the dominated by the above all the land beginning of the town perfectly preserved of Pigato DOC, to centre and open 15th century castle of which a festival is Saturday afternoon and the Del Carretto dedicated in nearby Sàlea in by appointment, or at family, built high September. Further inland and Felice Michero in upon the hill. leaving the main road you enter the via Moraire and the old centre of Cisano, with the Poderi Bado Crosi farm Romanesque bell tower of the in via Benessea. 17th century church of Santa Maria To find the best olive Maddalena. Park in the square in oils of the area around front of the town hall, Piazza del Cisano you can visit Municipio, in order to stroll Frantoio dei Fratelli among the alleys. A short Pozzo in Conscente, distance away from the with the great wheel centre is the of its water- mill in Romanesque perfect working order. church of San Calogero, 4 originating from the 11th century. ALBENGA Cisano Castelvecchio

Two steps away from the sea

Cisano sul Neva 50 metres asl 4 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 9 km from the sea Zuccarello 130 metres asl 6 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 11 km from the sea Castelvecchio di 430 metres asl 16 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 19 km from the sea Erli 280 metres asl 13 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 18 km from the sea Everyone to the table! Castelbianco The first restaurant for those who arrive from Albenga is 300 metres asl 10 km from tollgate A10 Torre Pernice, set on a hill a little difficult to locate from the of Albenga road: it offers hand-made pasta and fresh fish dishes washed 15 km from the sea down by wine produced in the adjacent hills. Nasino Meeting is easy to find and convenient for trips to the shopping 360 metres asl centres that surround it. 14 km from tollgate A10 Meat and fresh fish, vegetable ravioli and take-away dishes are of Albenga 19 km from the sea offered by Ristorante Bar Sport situated in the centre and by Bar Neva. Along the ring road you can find Ristorante della Fenice, situated inside an old-time country courtyard and facing a beautiful ancient fountain; torte di verdure (vegetable pies) and tagliolini pasta and ravioli are the house specialities. In Conscente there is Brasserie U Rundò, close to the sole water olive-press still in activity in . U Rundò is found in via Gumbo, which takes its name from the gumbi (olive presses). In Martinetto there is Ristorante le Cascate, meaning the cascades restaurant and so-called because of the small but enchanting canyon that the small stream excavated in the rock nearby. Green pinewoods and meadows set the scene at Pizzeria Braceria Il Peperoncino Rosso in Cènesi. 5 the other riviera Cisano

It was the The Poggio year 1280... Grande Naturalistic ...when Cisano was Area founded by the city-state of Albenga Cisano lies on the to contrast the western boundary of the Poggio Grande expansionism of the Naturalistic Area, which extends towards marquis of , and the town of who dominated the in a typically Ligurian landscape of terraced slopes, cultivated or recaptured by woods, olive nearby Pennavaire th Valley. groves, Mediterranean maquis and 19 century military forts. All with a sea view.

On foot around Cisano

From the centre of Cisano you can arrive at the panoramic holy shrine of Santa Croce, passing by Pizzo Ceresa and the 19th century fort of Poggio Grande. The fort of Rocca Liverna, situated on the opposite side of the valley, is reachable by a path that leaves from Martinetto, the last hamlet of the municipality beyond Conscente: it is a “military” itinerary, which runs alongside former barracks and an ancient gunpowder magazine. Cisano sul Neva Where, how, when

Town Hall tel 0182 595 026 www.inforiviera.it/blu/cisano.cfm • Bar Neva tavola calda, via Colombo 33, tel. 0182 595 024 • Felice Michero (wine) via Moraire 54, tel. 0182 595 000 • Felice Noberasco (eggs and wine) via Roma 50, tel. 0182 595 025, 348 81 33 174 open Saturday 17.30-20.30, other days by appointment • Frantoio Fratelli Pozzo (oil, pickles and in brine) via Amedeo 31, Conscente, tel. 0182 595 047, 0182 595 154 Open everyday 8.30-12.30 and 14.00-21.00 • Pizzeria Braceria Il Peperoncino Rosso via Pineta 1, Cènesi, tel. 0182 20 853 • Poderi Bado Crosi, via Benessea 25, Cènesi, tel. 0182 21 572 • Ristorante Bar Sport via Colombo 35, tel. 0182 595 323 • Ristorante Brasserie U Rundò via Gombo 39, Conscente, tel. 0182 595 207 • Ristorante Della Fenice via Nuova 87, tel. 0182 595 547 • Ristorante Le Cascate via Piemonte 35, Martinetto, tel. 0182 595 017 • Ristorante Meeting via Benessea 2, tel. 0182 21 551 • Ristorante Pizzeria Torre Pernice 6 Località Torre Pernice, tel. 0182 20 065 Zuccarello The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley

The ancient capital of the marquis

ZUCCARELLO Zuccarello was founded Its walls and its porticoes by the marquis of Clavesana in 1248. In Past Martinetto the valley spreads 1326 the marquis Del and the main road continues beside Carretto made the town the river Neva. After about 2 km the capital of his family’s appear the stone ruins of a medieval domain and seat of their 24 castle high on the hill and, low and palace, today a private 0 to the side of the road, a small residence. The castle at frescoed chapel. This is the top of the hill is even the road for Zuccarello. more ancient and its ruins It is necessary to leave are reached by a twenty 54 your car in the car park minute walk from the opposite the door in the centre; it was connected city walls and walk into the village, crossed by two to towers that controlled lines of low porticoes in the Piedmontese-Ligurian access to the town and to 72 style, which have remained almost intact for over the walls that encircle it. six hundred years. When hunger calls...... you can stop in one of the restaurants of Zuccarello, all attentive to quality and local traditions. Under the porticoes you can find Trattoria Archivolti; outside the wall but still in the old centre is the elegant Il Torchio; and to the side Usteria du Burgu; on the main road, on the other side of the stream, there is Ristorante da Raspi. 7 the other riviera Zuccarello

A Roman medieval bridge Zuccarello is famous for its Roman bridge, reachable from the centre by a curving path. The bridge is perhaps not Roman but certainly medieval and among the most beautiful in Liguria; it was made famous some years ago by a cover of Time magazine.

Good night She was so young, Ilaria Del Carretto was born everyone! she was so in Zuccarello. She became beautiful... the young wife of Paolo Close to the entrance Guinigi, Lord of Lucca in of Zuccarello on the Small natural 1403 and died in labour only left, before the delights two years later: the porticoes, is the B&B monument by Jacopo della of Lucia Risoli, Ponte Almost Quercia in the cathedral of Romano, named after midway the Tuscan city is dedicated the nearby stone under the to her. A historical bridge. Continuing porticoes of celebration each year under the porticoes, Zuccarello, commemorates the wedding Alessandra Guastalla Alessandra of Ilaria and the event is welcomes tourists at Guastalla runs associated with an art Casa Guja. La Bottega del Borgo exhibition. (The Village Shop), a fragrant welcoming niche Zuccarello where you can buy oil, jam Where, how, when and other products of the Neva Valley, where Town Hall tel. 0182 79 022 www.inforiviera.it/blu/zuccarello.cfm naturalness is guaranteed by the organic farmers’ • B&B Casa Guja association Liguria Biologica. via Tornatore 59/2, tel. 0182 79 161, 338 888 01 95 [email protected] • B&B Ponte Romano e Trattoria Archivolti The path of Ilaria... via Tornatore 139, tel. 0182 79 056, 333 655 2414 ...is an excursion itinerary that • La Bottega del Borgo connects Zuccarello to (olio, jam, soap) via Tornatore 71, tel. 0182 79 161 Castelvecchio di Rocca 338 88 80 195, open Wednesday and Barbena crossing Saturday 10-13 and 15-19 Mediterranean maquis, • Ristorante Da Raspi vegetable gardens, cultivated via Nazionale 31, tel. 0182 790 371 terraces, olive groves, chestnut • Ristorante Il Torchio groves and spring flowers. via Tornatore 184, tel. 0182 79 000 It is a gentle, easy walk, about • Usteria du Burgu 3 kilometres long, and it can via Tornatore 195, tel. 0182 79 100 8 be undertaken by all. Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley

CASTELVECCHIO DI ROCCA BARBENA An eagle’s nest between rocks and sky

Past Zuccarello the Neva Valley rises in an increasingly mountainous landscape, where green is the most dominant colour and, even though the sea is close by, it is now out of sight; at a crossroads the sign for Castelvecchio indicates a deviation to the right up steep hairpin bends. After a small ruined and abandoned village in the brush, Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena appears almost by surprise. Clinging to the limestone sides of Rocca Barbena (1142m), Castelvecchio is a walled village that has remained intact since medieval times. Stronghold of the Clavesana and Del Carretto families, in the 17th century it was fought over by Savoy and .

A Mediterranean village To sleep, Castelvecchio is foremost to dream... a Mediterranean village, even before it is Ligurian: Castelvecchio offers two to grasp all of its beauty modern and agreeable it is necessary to wander accommodations: Casa through the “carruggi”, or Cambi is an elegant cobbled alleys, passing B&B-Hotel included in under vaults and stone the “Guide de Charme”, arches, gazing at the it has a well-kept garden collections of art and craft of olive trees and tools at Museo del Melo grapevines, and in via Roma, descending panoramic views. to Piazza delle Erbe and Antico Melo is a B&B observing the cluster of slightly outside and buildings, in brown-grey uphill from the village. Also from here there is stone that rise towards the a very nice view castle, then admiring from towards the castle and up high the maze of roofs village. and terraces. 9 Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena the other riviera

Tales of women, knights, battles, love...

Castelvecchio is part of a cultural park dedicated to Ilaria Del Carretto. Each summer a medieval festival is held in Piazza della Torre with games and gastronomic events.

Among the most beautiful villages of

Castelvecchio belongs to an association called “The most beautiful villages of Italy”, which unites resorts of artistic and environmental value with limited populations and a well-kept urban environment.

“Medieval” snails Historical festivals enliven the summer in Castelvecchio and offer excellent opportunities to taste typical Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena fare such as snails and savoury pies based Where, how, when on rice and vegetables, accompanied by wines from the hinterland of . Town Hall tel. 0182 78 042 www.inforiviera.it/blu/castelvecchio.cfm Three pieces of advice for the palate Alloggio Agrituristico Antico Melo (Farm Holiday Accommodation) Stroll upwards through the evocative via Campo 12, tel. 0182 78 067 small streets of Castelvecchio and dine at 329 31 43 795 Antica Osteria alla Posta, a stop on the “Road of Wine and Oil”, or at the friendly Antica Osteria alla Posta Trattoria Malco; in the hamlet of Vecersio via Colombera 3, tel./fax 0182 78 282 you will find Eber e Anna, B&B Casa Cambi offering via Roma 42, tel. 0182 78 009 tagliatelle, braised beef Ristorante Pizzeria da Eber e Anna with (in season) a via Maggiore 2, Vecersio delicate mushroom tel. 0182 78 238, 338 88 09 907 sauce and various typical dishes from the central Italian Trattoria Malco region of Emilia. via Roma 9, tel. 0182 78 181 10 Erli The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley

ERLI A soft bed... Land of mushrooms The salt roads and chestnuts Following the main Past Castelvecchio, Provincial The salt roads were the great- road upwards, here Road 582 ascends to the grandfathers of motorways: called via Piemonte, territory of the municipality of mule tracks that departed from you can find the Erli, towards the watershed of the Riviera, ascending the hotel and restaurant the Po river and the 957 metres Apennines and descending Lisetta. of Piedmont’s San Bernardo towards the centres of the Po pass. Its 250 inhabitants live in Valley plain. On the coast salt, ...and a 14 hamlets scattered among iron, anchovies and oil were tasty sweet chestnut groves, orchards and loaded. These goods were traded cultivated terraces; now and in the markets of the Po Valley again a bell tower rises through for grain, cloth, tools, wine and Honour of the old the green vegetation, here and meat. Lisetta and also of the there lie groups of abandoned close-by grocery shop stone houses. of romantic, out-of- The sea is just 18 km away. fashion style, are the fragrant and tasty Barbarians Erli amaretti, quite and Romans recently enjoyed Founded along the ancient salt by Pope John Paul II. road, of which remains a Romanesque bridge, Erli was probably a station for the changing of horses. White polenta with Fruits for every taste leek sauce Here we are at the high standards of Pigato Ingredients: 400 g of polenta flour, DOC, but even more than a land of wine, this 4 leeks, 150 g of ricotta cheese, a few is the land of vegetable gardens and orchards, potatoes, 1 cup of oil, 2 tablespoons of where some special varieties grow. sour cream, salt and pepper to taste. For example “pelandroni” Preparation: clean the leeks and, using beans, “valeggia” and “siccardi” only the white part, cut into rounds then apricots, small and with flecked boil in abundant salty water. skin, or “michelin” peaches with Add the flour and, mixing well white flesh. It is not so easy to find these continually with a wooden spoon, cook delicacies, but by asking around in the 14 hamlets the polenta keeping it soft. Meanwhile you can find the right farmer to buy some from. dilute the ricotta with the cream and boil the potatoes (peeled and chopped into Festivals dedicated to not too small pieces). After about an Polenta and chestnuts hour the polenta should be ready to pour onto individual plates, at the centre of The queens of Erli’s dense woods are the which you must previously put the white chestnuts, to which an Autumn festival is mixture of ricotta and cream. dedicated, during which you can also taste a Add the potato pieces, sprinkle with recipe of Piedmontese origin: white polenta pepper to season and drizzle over some with leek sauce, also with its own festival extra virgin . held on the last weekend of June. 11 Erli the other riviera

Erli: Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 78 030 www.inforiviera.it/blu/erli.cfm Albergo Ristorante da Lisetta via Piemonte 21, tel. 0182 78 032 Negozio di commestibili (grocery shop) via Piemonte 21a, tel. 0182 78 032 Panificio Eddio Basso (bakery, producers of amaretti) via Roma 2, tel. 0182 78058

CASTELBIANCO

The Dolomites of Liguria White like cherry blossoms Go back to Martinetto where to the orographic right the main tributary of the Neva, the The lower Pennavaire stream, flows into it, descending Pennavaire Valley from the 1708 m high Mount Galero and the is part of the 1739 m high Mount Armetta in Piedmont. scattered Pennavaire is a wonderful alpine valley, in municipality of whose woods alder, oak and chestnut trees Castelbianco, with rise at an increasing height before giving up about 270 to beech and larch trees, while berries and inhabitants living in mushrooms thrive in the undergrowth. about ten hamlets. The fossil-rich, limestone cliffs form a landscape Castelbianco is renowned for its cherries, similar to the Dolomites: and like the Dolomites wonderful fresh or as jam. it was created by the accumulation of sponges, The farmers gladly sell their produce coral and madrepores that lived in the tropical sea to passing tourists along the main road covering this region 200 million years ago. 12 and in the hamlets. Castelbianco The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley

Eat and sleep across the valley

The Agriturismo da Ferruccio (farmhouse accommodation) produces vegetables in season and extra-virgin olive oil with natural methods and breeds farmyard animals; two hotel-restaurants face each other over the main road: Gin and Scola, both stops along the “Road of Wine and Oil” and perfect bases for gastronomic and hiking trips. The cuisine of this territory uses products in season prepared following recipes at times simple and at times refined but always natural; from Ligurian- style rabbit to borage ravioli and variously prepared mushrooms (in season).

Mountain The computerized sports medieval village The rocky mountain faces A brief distance from the two hotels, a deviation around the town are a delight for to the right rises to Colletta, the “computerized free climbers; Mount Alpe is also medieval village”; a beautiful hamlet of stone reachable by mountain bike houses, narrow alleys, curved arches and short leaving from the hamlet of flights of steps. Colletta has been completely Veravo. restructured: on the outside it maintains its old Another itinerary from the appearance but, inside, the houses are absolutely hamlet of Vesallo arrives at modern, connected to the world across the Internet Zuccarello, in the Neva Valley. and equipped with the comforts of swimming pools, saunas and solariums. An open amphitheatre makes the most of the terraces built by Where the farmers in the past. bees buzz The “Laboratoio di Antropologia Storica delle Alpi The mountain honey of Marittime” (Laboratory of Historic the upper Pennavaire Anthropology of the Maritime Valley is sold by Alps) is housed in an Giampaolo Cariffi at ancient tower. Veravo, together with jam and olive products. Castelbianco the other riviera

A Castelbianco recipe Chestnuts dumplings with leeks and zucchini

Ingredients (for 4 people): 200 g of flour, 300 g of potatoes, 200 g of chestnut puree, 4 eggs, salt and oil to taste. For the sauce: 200 g of leeks, 2 ripe tomatoes, 200 g of zucchini. Preparation: prepare the dough for the dumplings following the classical recipe, incorporate all the ingredients and leave to rest, cut the dough and form small pieces that will become the future dumplings. For the sauce: in a large pan fry the chopped leek and sliced zucchini. As soon as they are browned add the chopped and peeled tomato. Season with salt and pepper and cook for 10 minutes. Right before serving cook the dumplings in the traditional way, pour the delicious sauce over them and sprinkle over a handful of freshly chopped parsley, and buon appetito! Castelbianco To feed the body and Where, how, when the soul The highlights of the wine Town Hall tel. 0182 77 006 and cuisine offered by www.inforiviera.it/blu/castelbianco.cfm Locanda delle Antiche Pietre Agriturismo da Ferruccio (with Internet-cafe) are its via Pennavaire 48, tel. 0182 77 013 open Thursday and Saturday fresh local farm products and Albergo Ristorante Gin its ample selection of wines, not via Pennavaire 99, tel. 0182 77 001 just Ligurian or Italian. Albergo Ristorante Scola via Pennavaire 166, tel. 0182 77 015 To rest the body [email protected], and the soul Giampaolo Caraffi (honey and traditional products) The “Accommodation System of Colletta” via Verrano 28, tel. 0182 77 114, 338 42 68 787 offers stays ranging from a room with Locanda delle Antiche Pietre (restaurant, suite, services to a suite with lounge to a furnished wine shop), via Muntà du Bricchettu 3, Colletta, apartment with kitchen area capable of tel. 0182 778 244, 0182 778 206, 335 381 121 accommodating 2 to 6 people. www.colletta.it NASINO Where eagles dare

Almost at the border with the Cuneo province (a large part of the upper Pennavaire Valley is in Piedmont) lies Nasino with its 10 hamlets, some of which have roofs covered with ancient stone slabs, or “ciappe”, where 240 inhabitants live among terraces planted with olive trees and the first chestnut groves of Mount Galero. All around are the true Alps, where the limestone that forms the mountains created karst caves where pre-historic man lived (the Arma di Nasino, one of the more than fifty caves of the Pennavaire Valley, bears human traces starting from 7000 b.C.) and where birds of prey nest upon steep mountain faces (some say that there 14 are even eagles). Nasino The Neva Valley and the Pennavaire Valley

Fruits of the forests and vegetable gardens In the village you can buy strawberries, small wild strawberries and vegetables from Loredana Bellotoma, while in the hamlet of Beo the Azienda Agricola di Graziella Silvestri offers home-made specialities: peppers (from sweet to very hot), pickled vegetables, jam, fruit juice, honey, oil... Visitors can glance inside the kitchen at the back where these delicacies are created. Oil of a high level This business, founded quite Slightly higher than the Costa pub, on the recently by other side of the stream, you can find the Graziella olive press Frantoio di Armando Garello. Silvestri, is in the process of Extra-virgin olive oil is also available at being included amoung the stops of the L’ulivo in via Roma. “Road of Wine and Oil”.

Where the pasture is higher... You can take one of the paths, which from Nasino climb Mount Alpe (1056 m) or Mount Castell’Ermo (1092 m), to the Penne peak (1405 m) or Mount Galero (1708 m) and go in search of herds, flocks and shepherds. Enjoy the view, which on clear days allows you to see the curved arch of the Ligurian coast, the Apuan Alps and Corsica. Nasino Where, how, when A pub alongside Town Hall tel. 0182 77 017 a stream www.inforiviera.it/blu/nasino.cfm • Antica Osteria Costa The Antica Osteria Costa, via Roma 22, tel./fax 0182 77 002 looking out over the stream • Azienda Agricola di Graziella Silvestri that flows parallel to the main road, via Roma 67, tel. 0182 77 90 03 is a stop on the “Road of Wine and • Azienda Agricola di Loredana Bellotoma Oil”: the landlady Edda and her son via Montello 2A, Borgo, tel. 0182 77 138 Corrado offer traditional dishes based • Azienda olearia L’Ulivo di De Andreis G. e C. on fresh seasonal produce, such as (olives in brine and extra-virgin olive oil) porcini mushrooms, black truffle via Roma 91/1 tel. 0182 77 213 fondue (this is the land of truffles), • Frantoio da Olive di Armando Garello home-made pasta and oven-baked via Roma 13, tel./fax 0182 77 020 stuffed vegetables. open from 8.00 to 20.00 15 the other riviera

Peagna and the Albenga Plain

Albenga and Ceriale are each made up of elegant and scenic hamlets which look out over the not so distant beaches; places where the night is fresher and you can breathe in the fragrance of the countryside: they are the sea front of the other Riviera, sheltered from the lively frenzy of the coast and already offering the pleasure of inland nature, the murmur of the brook, the freshness of the trees waving in the breeze, the starry sky.

PEAGNA

Relax in Books Peagna and prehistory In Peagna you can rest and refresh Peagna forms part of the municipality of Cariale yourself out of the old centre at the and is a medieval village of colourful houses and restaurant Il Faro or the pizzeria narrow alleys situated 120 metres above sea level restaurant La Mela Rosa, right next at the limits of the Albenga Plain. At the end of to the campsite Camping Ali Babà. summer it holds the Ligurian Book Show, which displays new books from Liguria and rare books. The “Silvio Lai” Palaeontological Museum allows the discovery of the geologic history of the region and is connected to the nearby regional nature reserve of Rio Torsero, with a rich fossil deposit of the Pliocene era in a small, dense wood. Peagna Where, how, when

Camping Alì Babà - Ristorante pizzeria La Mela Rosa via N.S. delle Grazie 80, tel./fax 0182 990 182 restaurant tel. 0182 931 612 Silvio Lai Paleontological Museum via Nuova di Peagna 17, tel. 0182 990 024 visits on request Ristorante Il Faro strada nuova di Peagna 130 tel. 0182 990 176 16 CERIALE Peagna Campochiesa Sàlea Leca Bastia San Fedele ALBENGA

Two steps away from the sea Peagna 122 metres asl, 6 km Lusignano 30 metres asl, 3 km from from tollgate A10 of Borghetto tollgate A10 of Albenga, 4 km from Santo Spirito 2 km from the sea the sea Campochiesa 28 metres asl, 4 km from San Fedele 30 metres asl, 4 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 3 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 3 km from the sea the sea Salea 60 metres asl, 4 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 4 km from the sea Leca 15 metres asl, 1 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 3 km from the sea Bastia 25 metres asl, 1 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 4 km from the sea

The “new villas” of the plain The present hamlets of Albenga were Recreation, rest, founded in the medieval period as refreshment “borghi” (villages surrounded by You can stay at the campsite a wall) or “ville” (agricultural centres) Camping Bellavista, towards by the city-state of Albenga to cultivate Ceriale, or at the Agriturismo B&B il Colletto, the Centa plain and to defend the territory which offers horse riding excursions and sells from threat. In each there is a clear oil, fruit, vegetables and aromatic plants. Uphill medieval structure, made up of narrow from the village, is the Centro Ippico Vetrano alleys, stone or brightly coloured houses (Horseback Riding Centre). In the plain outside and many olive groves. the village there is Ristorante le Rapalline, and They are surrounded by fertile countryside organic sage can be bought at Azienda Agricola punctuated with greenhouses and the il Pitosforo, situated uphill. cultivation of purple asparagus, open fields, brush, Pigato DOC vineyards and Campochiesa large bushes of yellow broom. Where, how, when

CAMPOCHIESA Agriturismo B&B il Colletto via Cavour 34, tel. 0182 21 858, 335 260 254 www.agriturismoilcolletto.it The first hamlet of Albenga which you meet [email protected] coming from the east is Campochiesa, at a height of 30 metres: it is a small hamlet, Azienda Agricola il Pitosforo di Bruna Gatto delightful and secluded. Its artistic jewel, (organic sage), tel. 0182 542 843 however, is outside the village, in the Camping Bellavista cemetery: the Romanesque-Gothic church Regione Campore 23, tel. 0182 540 213 of Saint George preserves important frescoes including the Last Judgement from 1446 Centro Ippico Vetrano where Dante, Virgil and other characters Ristorante le Rapalline from the Divine Comedy are depicted. Regione Rapalline, tel. 0182 20 340 17 Sàlea Leca the other riviera

SÀLE Sàlea: Where, A how, when Houses with flat roofs, terraced land, tranquil elegant corners Albergo Cà di Berta and all the charm of the Ligurian hills: this is Sàlea, at 60 metres Ristorante Carlotta above sea level, the land of Pigato DOC wine. To stay in the via Case di Berta vicinity of this marvellous village head to the elegant and bucolic tel. 0182 559 930 Albergo Cà di Berta, immersed in the sun and silence of the wild countryside, or the tranquil campsite Camping la Pineta. Azienda Agricola Excellent local wines are to be found at the cellars of Vecchia La Vecchia Cantina Cantina di Umberto Calleri or the nearby Cantine Calleri with di Umberto Calleri Pigato and Rossese. via Corta 3 tel. 0182 559 881 Camping la Pineta Località Roberti 17 tel./fax 0182 20 493 Cantine Calleri Regione Fratti 2 tel. 0182 20 085

LEC A This is one of the main “villas” of Albenga, a large, level village next to the Neva stream. It preserves some ancient buildings such as the villa d’Aste with its powerful tower. Above all, it is the capital of Albenga olive oil.

Oil and more Leca Where, how, when In Leca you can eat at Pizzeria Mammamia in the village Frantoio da Olive Marco centre and then go in search (oil, pickles, olives in brine) of excellent oil at the via Piemonte 152, tel. 0182 20 055 various oil-mills: all near to Frantoio Delfino Gorlero one another are the olive- Località Cime di Leca 7, tel. 0182 20 305 mills Frantoio Marco in the Frantoio Fratelli Revello centre and Frantoio dei Fratelli Revello Località Cime di Leca, via al Piemonte 5b, and Delfino Golero higher up. Wine tel. 0182 20 197 lovers should head for the excellent vinery Vitivinicola di Luigi Sartori and Pizzeria Mammamia its wine bar next to the medieval stone via Piemonte 103, tel. 0182 20 564 tower Torre Pernice, at the border of the Vitivinicola Luigi Sartori (DOC wines) 18 municipality of Cisano sul Neva. Regione Torre Pernice 5, tel./fax 0182 20 042 Bastia Lusignano San Fedele Peagna and the Albenga Plain

BASTIA

At 25 metres above sea level this village lies in a line upon the ridge of a hill. It rose around a military fortification whose remains are today part of the villa Anfossi. Here too are alleys, stone walls, silent small squares, vineyards, olive-mills...

Out to dine in Bastia In Bastia there are: Pizzeria brasserie il Torchietto, Ristorante Lì per Lì (Ligurian cuisine and fish) and Trattoria La Vecchia with rooms available. Wine, oil… …vegetables and aromatic herbs are to be found at Azienda Agricola Anfossi, Vitivinicola di Enrico Dario, the adjacent Negozio del Borgo and Bio Vio Bastia Aimone (organic farming). Where, how, when A few steps away from the alleys wine and oil are to be found at Bartolomeo Maglione; wine Pizzeria brasserie il Torchietto outside of the village at Cascina via Massari 18, tel. 0182 21 395 Feipu in Massaretti. Cheese from Ristorante Lì per Lì (Ligurian cuisine and fish) the shepherd Lo Manto at via Paccini 34, tel. 0182 20 772 I Formaggi del Boschetto. La Vecchia Trattoria (rooms available) LUSIGNANO via Paccini 81, tel. 0182 20 510 Azienda agricola Anfossi (wine, oil, vegetables) To the right of the Arroscia via Paccini 39, tel. 0182 20 024 stream, Lusignano is a “villa” of 16th century houses lined up on Bio Vio Aimone a small ridge with small vegetable (wine, oil, organic aromatic herbs) gardens behind them, its alleys via Crociata 24, tel./fax 0182 20 776, 335 654 6917 and walls are warmed by the light Cascina Feipu (wine) colour of the local stone. Regione Massaretti 7, tel./fax 0182 20 131 SAN FEDELE [email protected] Moving towards the coast is the I Formaggi del Boschetto (cheese) “villa” of San Fedele also with a Regione Boschetto, tel. 0182 20 687, 339 416 7938 linear layout up on a hill ridge. Bartolomeo Maglione (wine and oil) Lower down, the beautiful church via Becchignoli 18, tel. 0182 20 729, 340 626 8679 of Saint Simon and Saint Judas stands out with its Romanesque Vitivinicola Enrico Dario and il Negozio del Borgo bell tower and the high cypress tree (wine and more) via Massari 4, tel./fax 0182 20 548 that watches on it. 19 the other riviera

The Arroscia Valley

From the sea, towards the Alps

The motorway tollgate of Albenga acts as the point of departure towards the longest of the four valleys of the Albenga region, although the takes up only its lower section. The Arroscia Valley takes water born on the snowfields of the Maritime Alps o the sea, rising across cultivated countryside, vineyards and woods, pushing the salty air and the smell of the sea and of the Riviera towards the mountains.

ORTOVERO The wines of the The Romans among Arroscia Valley peaches and roses The Arroscia Valley is one The ancient Romans enjoyed the wine and fruit of the main wine- of the Arroscia Valley, ripened in the sun producing areas of Liguria. of , which today has 950 At the entrance to Ortovero inhabitants. The peaches of Ortovero are you will find the also appreciated in Piedmont. In addition Cooperativa Viticoltori to orchards there are rose gardens: surrounding the fortified Ingauni, the largest village of Pogli, founded in 1288, roses of special cooperative wine-growers’ characteristics are cultivated in greenhouses. association of Western Liguria. Pigato and A Greek vine The Pigato arrived in Rossese DOC naturalized in Liguria Liguria in the Middle from the Ages from Greece, from “Western- one of the Genoese Riviera” are the colonies in Aegean Sea. stars of the local It is a white wine with wine history. a golden colour, fresh and A worthy Rossese is transparent at 11.5°. also to be found at the In Ortovero the vines were Azienda Agricola Durin, planted in 1830 by the and other wines of the archpriest Francesco Riviera are produced and Gagliolo, but the wine sold at Cantina di Franco wasn’t first sold until around Pisano in Pogli. A festival 1950 by the wine producer of peaches and Pigato wine Rodolfo Gaggino, at the takes place in Ortovero in 20 price of 300 lire a bottle. August. ALBENGA Ortovero

Two steps away from the sea

Ortovero 65 metres asl 8 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 13 km from the sea Onzo 415 metres asl 16 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 21 km from the sea Vendone 400 metres asl 13 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 18 km from the sea Arnasco 290 metres asl 9 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga, 14 km from the sea e A little art and history The sea once reigned here ... The hamlet of Pozzo preserves the remains of an ancient village, a 13th Evidence of the local century castle of the Clavesana geologic events is the clay family and a tower. Behind the of Ortovero which comes remains of the castle the elliptical to the surface near Borgo and baroque oratory of Saint John Fasceo and is known as the Baptist stands out, with its “terìn gianchi” (white soil); it dates back millions of churchyard in black and white years to a period when the sea moved very far inland. cobbles, known locally as risseu. This clay is rather rich in fossils of micro and macro- The entire village of Pogli is fauna. interesting, with its fortified structure; still visible are five towers and parts Ladies and Gentlemen, to the table! of the original surrounding walls. Near the parish church of San Ristorante Tripoli, where you can taste grilled meat and Silvestro Papa, the theatre Teatro fish is situated right in the town centre; Trattoria Vignola Casone is to be found, which together in Pogli serves mushrooms (in season) and Arroscia eel, with other theatres of the Riviera together with stuffed dried salted cod, buridda fish stew delle Palme participates each year and Genoese stockfish. Also in the centre of Ortovero in the theatre season is Bar d’Utué for quick cold dishes.

And to sleep...... just head to Hotel Tripoli, of the above-mentioned restaurant. Elegance and tranquillity, in the heart of the town centre. 21 the other riviera Ortovero

Ortovero: Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 547 338 www.inforiviera.it/blu/ortovero.cfm Albergo Ristorante e Agriturismo Borgo Fasceo via Fasceo 1 and via Villa 1, tel. 0182 547 310 www.borgofasceo.it Azienda agricola Durin (wine and oil) A farm holiday via Roma 92, tel. 0182 547 007 hotel open Wednesday from 16 to 20 or by appointment Bar d’Utué Just out of the centre of via Roma 99, tel. 0182 547 303 Ortovero, surrounded by olive groves and woods is the elegant Cantina Franco Pisano via Nazionale 8, Pogli, tel. 0182 547 029 villa of Albergo Ristorante e Agriturismo Borgo Fasceo. Cooperativa Viticoltori Ingauni Around the villa of the farm Via Roma 1, tel. 0182 547 127, open weekdays and Saturday from 8-12.30 and 14.30-17 holiday-hotel are rows of vineyards and orchards, olive Hotel Ristorante Tripoli groves, vegetable gardens, via Roma 42, tel. 0182 547 017 breeding facilities for goats and Teatro Casone farmyard animals. Guests can via alla Chiesa 26, Associazione Culturale Hanbury taste Genoese cuisine prepared Hall tel. 0182 547 338 with local produce and Trattoria Vignola accompanied by the local wine. via Nazionale 2, Pogli, tel. 0182 547 023

ONZO On the slopes of Castell’Ermo Continuing onwards from Ortovero towards the upper Arroscia Valley, the church of San Calocero is the scene of a festival every five years: three processions join here from the neighbouring villages. A winding route climbs the hills of the valley, which will soon become a rocky, rugged and extremely scenic mountain: Castell’Ermo, from its height of 1092 metres, dominates the territory of the municipality of Onzo and its hamlets scattered among olive groves and copse woods; the 240 inhabitants cultivate olives, 22 chestnuts and grapes, used to produce Pigato DOC. Onzo the Arroscia Valley

The route of the partisans The oil of Onzo Through the Onzo territory passes a section The best place to buy oil produced with the olives of the route known as “Fischia il vento”, of Onzo is Azienda Agricola di Angela Lungo after the opening words of a famous partisan Arnaldi, in the hamlet of Costa. Here you can song. This path is dedicated to the partisan find oil, olives and olive paté. Felice Cascione, who fought among the valleys of Mèrula, Lerrone and Arroscia and was one of the authors of the famous song. Eighteen kilometres of hill pathway cross the municipalities of Tèstico, , Onzo, Vendone and Alto. The view is wonderful, looking over the Maritime Alps and the sea, farming villages and the countryside.

Onzo: Where, how, when

Fishing and Town Hall tel. 0182 766 004 www.inforiviera.it/blu/onzo.cfm walking in the woods Azienda agricola di Angela Lungo Arnaldi Hikers who walk up from Onzo to località Costa 3, tel. 0182 766 056 Castell’Ermo can visit the remains of the Open weekdays 11 to 14, Saturday/ ancient castle. From the summit, a beautiful Sunday from 9 to 12 and from 14 to 20 view of the surrounding valley, of Albenga or by appointment. and of the coast can be enjoyed. Those who For in lake Menezzo(which may 23 re-open in summer, but it will not be travel known until late spring) contact the (by car or on foot) to Menezzo, at an Town Hall. altitude of 600 metres, can go fishing at the Vendone the other riviera

VENDONE

A scenic and open road From Onzo, it is nice to return towards the coast following an itinerary cut into the hill-side, in a setting that winds along the small valleys of tributary streams of the Arroscia and through the hamlets of the municipality of Vendone. This scenic route offers the possibility to take short breaks for local wine, cuisine and culture.

A castle here and there The 390 inhabitants of Vendone have their town hall in Lèuso, however, Castellaro and Curenna are the most interesting villages. The castle of Curenna takes advantage of the natural ruggedness of the rocks upon which it is built, and so do the fortified houses at the entrance to the medieval village. The powerful fortress of Castellaro has a and marjoram triangular plan in order to make the most of the shape of the rocky buttress upon which it was Following the traditions of the erected. hinterland of Albenga, in Vendone pesto is prepared Olives, olives, olives... with marjoram and a few ancient instead of churches basil. The The landscape of the hills around reason is Vendone is characterized by the that, before presence of olive trees. Low down, far there were below the bends of the main road, rises the greenhouses, basil isolated church of Migliarina. Higher up, towards grew only in summer while the summit of Castell’Ermo, you can reach the marjoram was already available in sanctuary of San Calocero, dedicated to a Roman spring. soldier who died as a martyr in Albenga.

The “Garden of Stones”

In the shadow of the Castellaro tower there are about twenty large standing stones, rosy-white and decorated with lines and geometric figures. They are sculptures by Reiner Kriester, who lived and worked in Vendone for many years; an open-air museum in the Mediterranean countryside. 24 the Arroscia Valley

In search of oil Refresh and wine the body in Verdone

The organic farm Azienda Agricola, in the hamlet In Lèuso there is the Trattoria Pizzeria of Catone, has passed through the hands of nine “l’Alpino”, with home cooking and generations of olive growers and is now managed farinata (chick-pea pie), while by Renzo Bronda. Its olives are of those in search of rest should the Taggiasca and Pinola varieties, head to the Agriturismo “La its methods of cultivation are Crosa”, in the hamlet of Crosa; organic using a small semi- restored and hidden among traditional olive press. It sells oil, olive groves and cottages, with vegetables, anchovies and tuna in a garden and children’s oil, pesto, Ortovero wines and swimming pool; it sells oil, “Brondesi” chocolates. In the hamlet of aromatic herbs, jam, olives in Crosa the farm Azienda Agricola di brine; if you stay overnight you Claudio Vio produces oil, olives and wine can also dine here, tasting traditional including the famous Western Riviera Pigato cuisine based above all on vegetables.

Vendone Where, how, when Town Hall tel. 0182 76 248 www.inforiviera.it/blu/vendone.cfm Agriturismo “La Crosa” Frazione Crosa 10, tel./fax 0182 76 331 Azienda Agricola di Claudio Vio Frazione Crosa 16, tel./fax 0182 76 338 Open Saturday 15-17 or by appointment Azienda Agricola Renzo Bronda Frazione Crosa 16, tel./fax 0182 76 253 Trattoria Pizzeria “l’Alpino” Frazione Léuso, tel. 0182 76 435 Arnasco the other riviera

ARNASCO

A balcony looking out over the valley

550 inhabitants are distributed halfway up the slope in various hamlets, a landscape rich in olive groves, a tranquil road that rises through pine trees to a radiant view of the open plain of Albenga: this is Arnasco, in the small valley of the Aibeglia stream. Arnasco probably dates back to Roman times, and its first populated centre rose in the valley bottom in the vicinity of the small church of San Dalmazzo (12th century), perhaps the oldest church in the Albenga region. A hiking route takes you to an ancient Napoleonic fort at a height of 800 metres. From Arnasco many paths lead to the other villages of the Arroscia Valley, the Pennavaire Valley and the Neva Valley.

Oil, wine and other delicacies Typical Ligurian products are on offer at Collina dei Sapori, in the hotel Albergo Collina, and Cooperativa Olivicola, whose sales centre is to be found next to the Museo dell’Olio, or Oil “Pignola” olives Museum, and offers oil of the Arnasca variety, olives and wine. The bakery and pastry shop Pane The cultivation of Pignola olives, e olio, in the hamlet of Bezzo towards the valley named after the Italian word for pine bottom, is recommended for a break. In Menosio, nuts due to their distinctive taste, th among ancient houses and stone alleys, the dates back to the 17 century. Agriturismo “il Carruggio” offers accommodation Grafting is required for cultivation, and sells oil, wine (Arnasco is one of the production because of the stony and dry soil of areas for the Savona Pigato DOC), sauces, this terraced land. The Cooperativa vegetables, eggs, jam; the holiday farm has an Olivicola Arnasco (olive growers’ estate of vineyards, olive groves and vegetable cooperative) is the sole producer of gardens, a bowling green and a solarium. the Pignola extra-virgin olive oil. Olive trees in the fields and within the walls

The Museo dell’Ulivo e della Civiltà Contadina (Museum of the olive tree and of rural culture), right in the centre of the village, tells the story of the life of this land, in which olives have always characterized the economy. Inside the museum is an old restored olive press. The olives cultivated in the area around Arnasco are mainly of the Pignola variety, locally called Arnasca. 26 the Arroscia Valley

Mediterranean cuisine and a refreshing sleep The cuisine of Arnasco is centred on the extra-virgin olive oil of the Arnasca olive. You can take some refreshment at the simple Trattoria “da Bianca”, in front of the church, or at the elegant and colourful Albergo Ristorante Collina in the main square near the museum; or at the Locanda “i Cacciatori” an inn in the hamlet of Menosio.

Arnasco Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 761 020 www.inforiviera.it/blu/arnasco.cfm Agriturismo “il Carruggio” via Cappella 4, Frazione Menosio tel. 0182 761 031, 0182 761 182, 335 705 16 25 Albergo Ristorante Collina piazza IV Novembre 7, tel. 0182 761 022 Cooperativa Ulivicola piazza IV Novembre 8, tel. 0182 761 178 La collina dei sapori piazza IV Novembre 7, tel. 0182 761 022 Locanda “i Cacciatori” piazza Tomatis, Frazione Menosio, tel. 0182 761 018 Museo dell’Ulivo e della Civiltà Contadina piazza IV Novembre 8, tel. 0182 761 178 visits from 9 to 12 and 14.30 to 18.30

Pane e Olio (bread and cakes) Frazione Bezzo, tel. 0182 761 290 Trattoria “da Bianca” via Stefano Viaggio 10, tel. 0182 761 016 27 the other riviera

Lerrone Valley, Mèrula Valley

A ring-road among olive trees and chestnuts

The two most western valleys of the Riviera delle Palme are reachable with a single itinerary, which from Albenga climbs the Lerrone Valley, descends into the Mèrula Valley and ends in Andora. It passes hamlets among woods or city walls, watched over by churches and castles, surrounded by hills covered with olive and chestnut trees.

VILLANOVA D’ALBENGA

Villanova cuisine F b Land and sea dishes accompany one another perfectly in the restaurants and pubs. p Among the gastronomic specialties are “zemin”, a vegetable soup with basil; the rarer “ventre”, dried tuna steaks soaked with pine nuts, and “strene”, biscuits with candied fruit and raisins, covered with coloured sugar dots. A

A “new” town surrounded by walls

Villanova is the most important of the walled towns that the city-state of r Albenga founded in the 13th century to guard access from the inland. surrounded by walls and numerous towers. Of the original “villa nova” (Latin for “new villa”), a covered well with an ancient chain, 28 at the centre of the main street, also remain. ALBENGA Villanova Casanova Tèstico d’Albenga Lerrone

Two steps away from the sea Villanova d’Albenga 30 metres asl 5 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 6 km from the sea (Albenga) Garlenda 70 metres asl 7 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 8 km from the sea (Albenga) Casanova Lerrone 250 metres asl 13 km from tollgate A10 of Albenga 14 km from the sea (Albenga) Tèstico 470 metres asl 16 km from tollgate A10 of Andora 18 km from the sea An agricultural (Alassio or Andora) Stellanello town 150 metres asl 12 km from tollgate A10 For over a century violets have of Andora been cultivated in the 14 km from the sea (Andora) r countryside of Villanova, packaged including their leaves and sent all over Europe.

An airport town A beautiful Villanova church A road that runs to the right of Nostra Signora delle A worthy visit in Villanova Grazie leads to the (1940 inhabitants) is to the international airport church of Santa Maria “C. Panero”, linked to Rotonda or del Soccorso, Rome by scheduled flights dating and used by charter flights to 1520. It is one of the and small business and few Italian churches with a private planes. The airport round shape and layout. has a field for model aircraft and organizes flying and parachuting courses. Continuing along the same road you reach the “Ippodromo dei Fiori” racetrack. 29 Villanova d’Albenga the other riviera

A Villanova recipe: A few suggestions for Villanova-style “ventre” the palate... Two extremely pleasant restaurants are Ingredients (for 4 people): 500g of dried situated in the old centre: Trattoria Mama To tuna steaks, 2 onions, Esther (tastes, smells and “art”) with meat ww 2 cloves of garlic, 2 pieces of celery, and fish dishes and Ristorante Crosstasserie Int parsley, thyme, laurel, rosemary, “Buco degli Artisti”, where you can find Lo marjoram, 100g of pine nuts, Breton oysters, South African lobster and 6 potatoes, 1 cup of extra-virgin olive the dishes of the day including meat, An oil, salt and pepper to taste, 2 glasses rosemary tagliatelle... Fr of dry white wine. Out of the walls, towards the inland, is Op Preparation: soak the dried tuna Pizzeria La Strombata with a wood Ca steaks in flavoured water for 12 hours oven. Ligurian cuisine is on offer for those Ca before the preparation of the dish, chop who dine at Ristorante dell’Aeroporto, while into pieces and rinse in abundant near the racetrack is Ristorante Il Boschetto “C running water. and inside the racetrack is Ristorante Pizzeria Re Stir-fry the finely chopped onion, Zachiky. 01 garlic, parsley, celery and all the And so to the hamlets: in Coasco, along ca seasonings; when browned add the tuna, Provincial Road 453, is Osteria La Madia, Fr then the pine nuts, a teaspoon of an elegant inn that offers game, rabbit, (ol chopped chilli, salt and the white wine. shellfish and truffle fondue. Just before via When the wine has absorbed, cover Bossoleto is Ristorante Pizzeria Claro da op with the water in which the Luna that offers ravioli with rabbit sauce, Ho tuna was soaked and bring to the boil, pappardelle pasta with sea-food sauce, via add the chopped potatoes and leave to grilled meat and fish. simmer on a low heat for 2 hours adding Ipp vegetable stock if the mixture becomes e R too dry. Str This recipe was kindly provided ww by Ristorante Crostasserie “Buco degli Artisti”.

Other small delicacies

In the old town centre is the coffee shop and wine bar Est Est Est, where you can taste farro cream, an unusual emmer-based drink; just out of the town walls you find the butcher’s shop Macelleria Enzo Piraldo, on ...and suggestions on where the ring road, selling their own salami, to spend the night Prodotti liguri, a shop specialised in products You can book into Hotel Hermitage in from Liguria in piazza Mazzini and the pasta Villanova , also a restaurant, situated among shop Pastificio Poggio in via Roma. Seekers the greenery at the top of a hill along the of oil should head to the olive-mill Frantoio road for Garlenda. Or continue along the Baglitto & Secco, on the road for Garlenda road that goes from the racecourse to Ligo, close to the Airport, where they will find oil, where you will find the campsite and tourist pickles and olives in brine, or to Angelo village “C’era una volta”, with restaurant, Mantica, who produces Pigato and in the middle of a sparse wood with a wonderful view upon the valley. 30 Vermentino wine, oil and cut flowers. Garlenda Lerrone Valley, Mèrula Valley

Villanova d’Albenga Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 582 913 Macelleria Enzo (butcher’s) www.inforiviera.it/blu/villanova.cfm via Martiri 20, tel. 0182 582 951 International Airport C. Panero Maneggio Country Club - horse riding school Località Aeroporto, tel. 0182 582 033 Località San Rocco 7, tel. 0182 580 640 Angelo Mantica (typical products) Osteria La Madia Frazione Bossoleto 39, tel 0182 582 824 Località Coasco 24 on Provincial Road 453 tel. 0182 585 084 Open Tuesday 15-18 and other days by appointment Pasta fresca Poggio (fresh pasta) Caffeteria vineria Est Est Est, via Garibaldi 32 via Roma 51, tel 0182 582 953 Campeggio Villaggio Turistico Pizzeria La Strambata “C'era una volta” (campsite and restaurant) via Roma 17H, tel. 0182 582 697 Regione Fascetti 5, tel. 0182 580 461, Prodotti Liguri (Ligurian products), piazza Mazzini 10 0182 580 574 during the winter please call 0182 582 742 Ristorante Crostasserie Buco degli Artisti, Enoteca "Di Rimpetto" Frantoio Baglietto & Secco vico Ponte 9/11, tel. 0182 580 093 (olives, pickles, olives in brine) via Roma 137, tel. 0182 582 838 Ristorante dell'Aeroporto open from 8 to 13 and from 14.30 to 20 Località Aeroporto, tel. 0182 585 027 Hotel Ristorante Hermitage Ristorante Il Boschetto via Roma 152, tel. 0182 582 976 Strada per Ligo, 1, tel. 0182 580 348 Ippodromo dei Fiori Ristorante Pizzeria Claro de Luna e Ristorante Pizzeria Zachiky Frazione Bossoleto, 6, tel. 0182 580 553 Strada per Ligo 4, tel. 0182 582 666, 0182 580 641 Trattoria Mama Esther www.ippodromodeifiori.it vico Lerrone 2, tel. 0182 582 187

GARLENDA

Country village or an élite tourist spot?

Both of these things: Garlenda, is an international tourist centre but at the same time a charming village, where 880 inhabitants live immersed in a luxuriant countryside of orchards, olive groves and vineyards producing Pigato and Rossese. Here perfectly renovated hamlets with stone houses and with flowers along the roads, such as the hamlet of Castelli, are to be found next to elegant modern residential areas hidden among the greenery. 31 Garlenda the other riviera

Vintage cars The Golf Club and old calendars

Garlenda’s Golf Club has an 18-hole golf course, A gathering of car enthusiasts from varied and perfectly fitted into the landscape. The all over the world comes together course is open throughout the year and is almost each summer for the 6 km long, Par 71; the Club House is equipped “Raduno Fiat 500” with a bar, restaurant and guest house. In in Garlenda. A addition to the Golf Club there are other sculpture by high-standard sports facilities such as Antonio Murri is the “Riviera” country club, site of dedicated to the national competitions, with a horse- legendary riding school. economy car. Calendars and almanacs in dialect and Italian from all over Liguria are displayed each year in the Costa - Del Carretto castle.

A monumental tree A short distance away from the golf course, close to the small church of San Rocco, stands the majestic “u Ruve de San Roccu”, an oak tree entered in the list of monumental trees of Liguria; it is 250-300 years old and 24.5 metres high; its trunk has a circumference of more than 4 and 32 a half metres. A little good cuisine

Ristorante Pizzeria Il Frantoio is marked by an olive tree for those who arrive by car from the coast. In the centre of the village there is Rosalina, with a ceiling of traditional wooden beams, and Garilinda, in the boarding house of the same name. Both restaurants have a friendly, informal atmosphere. Past the club, in the heart of a group of stone houses close to a small medieval bridge that crosses the stream, is Ristorante Pizzeria da Ingaro with typical cuisine of the valley, while already in open countryside, along the main road that crosses the valley, is the Osteria dei Bischeri, serving Tuscan cuisine of a high standard. For those looking for a touch of elegance, there is Ristorante del Golf Club, Garlenda in the hotel of the same name, Where, how, when and Ristorante Il Rosmarino, at Hotel Meridiana. Town Hall tel. 0182 580 056 www.inforiviera/blu/garlenda.cfm To spend Centro Ippico "Riviera" the night Borgo Villa 5, tel. 0182 582 807 For those who wish to stay in Hotel e Ristorante "Golf Club" Garlenda there are three possibilities: via del Golf 7, tel. 0182 580 012 the friendly and simple Pensione Hotel "La Meridiana" Relais & Chateaux Garilinda in the village centre, the e Ristorante "Il Rosmarino" elegant La Meridiana, among olive via ai Castelli 11, tel. 0182 580 271 groves and vineyards, and Hotel Golf closed November-March Club, in the residential complex that surrounds the golf course. Osteria dei Bischeri Borgo Chiappa 23, tel. 0182 582 599 Pensione e Ristorante "Garilinda" The towns of wine via Roma 121, tel. 0182 580 059

While enjoying a delicious meal and a Ristorante Pizzeria da Ingaro relaxing game of golf we should not forget Borgo Ponte 21, tel. 0182 580 525 that the municipality of Garlenda belongs Ristorante Pizzeria "Il Frantoio" to “le Città del via Lerrone 56, tel. 0182 582 046 Vino” (Towns of Ristorante "Rosalina" Wine) Association. via Roma 61, tel. 0182 580 064 Tennis Club "Garlenda" with restaurant Borgo Ponte 31, tel. 0182 580 048 33 the other riviera Casanova Lerrone

CASANOVA LERRONE

Hills of agricultural Immersed in a sea of hills

In the hamlet of Maremo Sottano you can check 800 inhabitants scattered in at Agriturismo “Gli Ulivi”, which has a barbecue different hamlets at and produces oil of the Western Savona Riviera various altitudes DOP (Protected Designation of Origin). From upon the hill slopes here you can wander along a path through the covered with olive groves olive groves. Agriturismo Il Poggio is found at and woods. This is Casanova the summit in Marmòreo; it is a farmhouse Lerrone, whose territory includes surrounded by chestnut trees on a hill with almost all of the upper Lerrone Valley. wonderful views towards the Lerrone Valley and It has the typical scenery of interior the Arroscia Valley. It produces oil and oil Liguria, a territory of beautiful excursions products, wine, vegetables, fruit and jam. In its towards the coast or towards the province restaurant you can sample ravioli, pancakes and of , among pine trees and olive other exquisite home cooking. In the same area groves or the meadows and oak tree there is Agriturismo Le Macine, on a hill of olive woods of the Ginestro pass. Among the groves with a beautiful terrace; it produces extra- old houses rises the castle of the Doria virgin olive oil and vegetables and rears farm- family, while in the hamlet of Bossanico, yard animals; it offers dishes of the regional among cypress and eucalyptus trees, is cuisine and local cheeses, “pan frito”, fresh pasta, the castle Poggiolo, with 17th century rabbit, goat... Still in the Marmòreo area, rooms and furnishings. One of the hamlets apartments in a 17th century house at the limits is Marmòreo, with stone houses of a of a large olive grove in the hamlet of Roviera beige-grey tone, scattered along the open are offered by Agriturismo Santa Lucia, and a ridge towards the Arroscia Valley and further apartment is on offer in Cà di Berti at the first peaks of the Maritime Alps. Agriturismo di Angelo Schivo, an olive-grower Degna is a village of ancient houses and oil producer. In the centre of Casanova, grouped together in the form of a cross Moreno Grenna has rooms available. under the tall bell tower of the parish church.

34 Lerrone Valley, Mèrula Valley

More addresses for Delicious cuisine eating and sleeping of the hills In Vèllego there is the elegant Ristorante Here the exquisite Pigato DOC Pinnochio almost at is produced and the rare the summit of the Barbarossa grapevine can be valley: here found. Pigato is used to you can prepare a dish of rabbit and try snails wine, a traditional dish and the together with stuffed chard local specialities and pumpkin leaves. Seekers buridda (fish stew) and of oil should head to the olive- zemin. mill Frantoio di Bartolomeo In Marmòreo there is the Castellari in the hamlet of welcoming Hotel Ristorante Marmòreo to taste oil, pickles La Pineta and the charming and olives in brine. Hotel Ristorante Primosole. Casanova Lerrone Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 74 014 www.inforiviera.it/blu/casanova.cfm Affittacamere Moreno Grenna, via Case Soprane 4, tel. 0182 74 318 Agriturismo di Angelo Schivo Cà di Berti 55, Frazione Marmòreo, tel. 0182 74 304 Agriturismo "Gli Ulivi" Frazione Maremo Sottano 9, tel. 0182 74 149 Agriturismo "II Poggio" Frazione Marmòreo, via Poggio 97, tel. 0182 74 040 Agriturismo "Le Macine” Frazione Marmòreo 81, tel. 0182 74 268 Agriturismo "Santa Lucia" Frazione Marmòreo, borgata Roveira 116/124, tel. 0182 74 342 Frantoio Bartolomeo Castellari Frazione Marmòreo 80, tel. 0182 74 042 Hotel Ristorante "Primosole" Frazione Marmòreo 41, tel. 0182 74 025 Ristorante "La Pineta", Frazione Costa 75, tel. 0182 74 053 Ristorante "Pinocchio" Frazione Vèllego, piazza Giardino 70/A, tel. 0182 74 168

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TESTICO

This hill, always dear to me… Tèstico has little more than 200 inhabitants, it is a hill village stretched along the ridge that separates the Lerrone Valley and the Mèrula Valley, reachable from Alassio by a scenic climbing route or from Casanova Lerrone by crossing the Ginestro pass. Its history began with the Romans, then the village was governed by the bishop of Albenga, by the Doria family and by Savoy until it reached the present, with only olive and chestnut groves to colour its Eat, drink and sleep a while landscape.

The simple but tasty country cuisine of Tèstico is celebrated by the summer festival of frittelle (pancakes) followed in autumn by the festival of chestnuts; try different fare accompanied by Pigato DOC. Here the restaurants are friendly but refined: in the central village square you can find the inn Locanda del Riso e dell’Oblio, which defines itself as an “atypical restaurant”; it has a veranda with an extraordinary view and offers wine tasting, Piedmontese cuisine and cheese plus the beer Menabrea produced in Biella, one of the best light beers of the world (as claimed by Americans). The inn also has some rooms available. On foot and by bicycle Across the road the Taverna degli Orsi serves tasty on the battle fields Tèstico specialties; next to the inn, Adriana Merello has some cosy rooms to rent and in the small alleys, The mountains of Tèstico are not or “caruggi”, of the old village there is Agriturismo short of trekking and mountain bike di Licia Ricci. trails: from Tèstico you can climb to Along the road that descends the Mèrula Valley the pass of San Giacomo di Cesio, towards Stellanello, in the hamlet of Dani, you can to the Ginestro pass (677 m), to the find Ristorante Al Frantoio, where you can dine – peak Pizzo d’Evigno (989 m), or weather permitting – at tables positioned outside Mount Arosio (839 m). The nearby around an olive tree, tasting Ligurian dishes Guerra pass was once the ancient flavoured by the local oil. border between the Republic of High upon the right-hand slope of the upper Lerrone Genoa and the Kingdom of . Valley, coloured in October and November by the The territories of Tèstico and yellow and red of the leaves of chestnut, maple Casanova Lerrone are crossed by the and alder trees, in the hamlet of Ginestro, there is route “Fischia il vento”, dedicated to the partisan Felice Cascione. 36 Agriturismo Il Poggio. Stellanello Val Lerrone, Val Mèrula

Olives and pottery

Vittorio Sibelli produces and sells his oil in Caselle, on the road that comes up from Andora, and inside the town hall Riccardo Aicardi has a stone olive press embellished with multi-coloured ceramics by his wife Paola Maestri who also decorates and personalizes the oil bottles for sale.

Testico: Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 668 091 - www.inforiviera.it/blu/testico.cfm Affittacamere Adriana Merello piazza IV Novembre, tel. 0182 669 007 Agriturismo di Licia Ricci via G. Marconi 4, tel. 0182 668 166 Agriturismo Il Poggio Ginestro, tel. 0182 668 222, 347 920 26 96 Azienda Agricola di Riccardo Aicardi (oil, decorated bottles, pottery) via della Vittoria 3, tel. 0182 668 077 Frantoio di Vittorio Sibelli Borgo Caselle 1, tel. 0182 668 039 Locanda del Riso e dell’Oblio piazza IV Novembre 7bis, tel. 0182 668 087, [email protected]

Ristorante Al Frantoio Località Dani, on the road for Stellanello, tel. 0182 668 157 Taverna degli Orsi piazza IV Novembre 6, tel. 0182 668 074 37 Stellanello the other riviera

STELLANELLO

Five parishes for a star

A five-pointed star is the coat of arms of Stellanello, a rural village of the upper Mèrula Valley with almost 700 inhabitants: in 1305 it was granted the statutes of a city-state and a government composed of five consuls, one for each parish. Its territory is dominated by the peak Pizzo d’Evigno (989 m) and by Mount Ceresa (913 m); from the higher meadows, covered with flowered broom at the start of summer, you can paraglide or fly by motor driven hang-glider. There are also good tracks for mountain bikes and horseback riding.

Oil, always oil, In Stellanello in July there is the festival of extra- wonderful oil virgin olive oil. Here an excellent passito wine similar to the “sciacchetrà” of the is produced. Oil and all olive products are to be found A monumental oak at Frantoio da Olive di Simone Rossi in the hamlet tree of San Damiano on the ridge, Frantoio da Olive di Domenico Bestoso, with a nice shop in Borgo In the woods of Stellanello, near Nuovo in the valley bottom, Frantoio Artigianale the church of Santa Maria del di Mauro Mantello in Albareto above Borgo Nuovo Bosco, towers a majestic 200- and Giovanni Divizia who produces here but has year-old oak tree, included in his shop in Andora. the list of monumental trees of More oil, but this time together with honey, is Liguria. available from Rosangela Durante in the woods of Santa Maria.

The delicious dishes of Stellanello

...can be tasted at Ristorante Antico Borgo, in the hamlet of Ciccioni: home cooking of land produce, fresh pasta, seasonable vegetables, rabbit, wild boar and home made desserts. Other possibilities are the modern Ristorante El Trocadero and Ristorante Laureri, where you can find rabbit, game and the local passito wine sciacchetrà. At Trattoria Mèrula, in a beautiful building of wood and stone, you can enjoy a Texan-style 38 evening with steaks and black beans tex-mex. The Lerrone Valley, The Valley

Stellanello: Where, how, when

Town Hall tel. 0182 668 476 Frantoio da Olive di Domenico Bestoso www.inforiviera.it/blu/stellanello.cfm Frazione Borgo Nuovo 26, tel./fax 0182 668 031 open from 8.30 to 12.30 and from 14 to 19 Bar Trattoria Merula Frantoio da Olive di Simone Rossi via San Lorenzo 36 Frazione San Damiano/Pilone tel. 0182 668 010 tel. 0182 668 085, 338 127 55 44 in winter Monday and Friday from 8 to 20, Divizia Giovanni (oil and pickles) Regione Borgonuovo 10, tel. 0182 668 374, summer always open by appointment Andora: via Doria 45 Ristorante Antico Borgo Frazione Ciccioni 178, tel. 0182 668 051 Club Ippico (horse club) “Cavallo George” Località Bassaneto, Stellanello Ristorante El Trocadero tel. 0182 668 979, 335 520 98 75 via Roma 8, tel. 0182 668 021 Frantoio artigianale di Mauro Mantello Ristorante Laureri Frazione Albareto 19 via Roma, tel. 0182 668 012 tel. 0182 668 318, 338 154 38 17 Rosangela Durante (honey, oil) open Saturday from 14 to 18 Frazione Duranti 12, Località Santa Maria and Sunday from 9 to 12 by appointment tel. 0182 668 076 39 the other riviera

The countryside of Andora

Around the lower course of the Mèrula stream stretches a flat country landscape surrounded by scenic hills rich in history.

THE VILLAGES OF ANDORA

Castello di Andora stands at a height of 95 metres upon a hill to the left side of the stream: it is a fascinating place. The small ancient houses, the impressive remains of the castle, Two steps away the small early Romanesque church of San from the sea Nicolò and the beautiful, larger Romanesque- Gothic church of Santi Giacomo e Filippo Castello di Andora 95 metres asl, 1 km from together create one of the most attractive tollgate A10 of Andora, 2 km from the sea places in internal Liguria. Colla Micheri 162 metres asl, 4 km from tollgate A10 of Andora, 2 km from the sea The banquet of lords and ladies Conna 320 metres asl, 4 km from tollgate After restoring the spirit with a walk in A10 of Andora, 5 km from the sea Castello di Andora, you can turn your Mèrula plain 30 metres asl, 1 km from attention to the desires of the palate and dine tollgate A10 of Andora, 2 km from the sea at Ristorante la Casa del Priore, almost at Rollo 150 metres asl, 7 km from tollgate the summit of the hill, or at Pizzeria il Grillo A10 of Andora, 1 km from the sea Parlante, at the bottom of the hill. Seekers of aromatic herbs should head to the farm Azienda Agricola Cris’s Spice along the road that climbs to Colla Micheri. The hamlets of Andora Where, how, when The ancient hamlet of Colla Micheri is situated on the hill, which can also be Azienda Agricola Cris’s Spice reached from Andora. Thor Heyerdahl lived Castello di Andora here for over thirty years. Strada Castello-Colla Micheri 13 Conna: 320 metres above sea level, with an tel. 338 314 1984 endless view that goes from the Maritime Alps Pizzeria il Grillo Parlante to the Eastern Ligurian Riviera. The extremely Castello di Andora - via al Castello 1 ancient village is delightful, with a medieval tel. 0182 85 109 urban structure surrounded by olive groves, holm oaks and vineyards, the remains of the Ristorante la Casa del Priore “caselle”, shelters built by shepherd in the Castello di Andora - via al Castello woods. Here you can dine at Ristorante Pan de tel. 0182 87 330 Cà, at the start of the slope up to the village, or Ristorante l’Alpino at Ristorante l’Alpino, at the peak of the village, Conna - via P. Cavassa 51, tel. 0182 80 037 serving trout. Ristorante Pan de Cà Rollo is a hamlet that rises along the Andora hill. Conna - Strada Comunale di Conna 13 It has a wonderful view of the sea and the plain. tel. 0182 80 290 Castello Colla Piana ANDORA di Andora Micheri Conna del Mèrula Rollo

The Mèrula Plain Where, how, when Azienda Agricola Giordano via del Santo, San Bartolomeo tel. 339 112 4205, 339 326 94 92

B&B Agriturismo il Glicine di Lauro Pisi via Divizia 29a, San Bartolomeo tel. 0182 80 088

Frantoio Artigianale Risso THE PLAIN OF THE MÈRULA STREAMvia Divizia 114 a, San Bartolomeo tel. 0182 86 150 Leave the coast behind and, before confronting the hills of the upper valley, you will find the Fratelli Morro (olive-mill) Mèrula plain, a fresh and peaceful environment, via Divizia 33, San Bartolomeo crossed by a clear blue stream, where frogs croak tel. 0182 800 79 and birds nest. Otre d’Or (oil and oil products) Some useful addresses strada Piangrande 17, San Pietro along the stream tel. 0182 85 722, 339 563 8347 Ristorante Basciaricò, In San Giovanni, almost facing each other upon via Molineri 52a, San Giovanni the right bank, are Ristorante Basciaricò (mainly tel. 0182 80 187 but not exclusively fish) and Trattoria Manin. On the left bank, there is the opportunity for a break Ristorante Braceria Birreria Italo’s in San Pietro at Ristorante Peccati di Gola; in via Divizia 15, San Bartolomeo San Bartolomeo at Ristorante il Pozzo (where tel. 0182 680 601 there is actually a well) and the pleasant Trattoria da u Vescu and Trattoria Stella da Patin, in the Ristorante il Pozzo shadow of pergolas and trees. Near the large Località Piazza 3, San Bartolomeo church of San Bartolomeo is Ristorante Braceria tel. 0182 80 143 Birreria Italo’s, which offers exotic meat such as ostrich, reared at the nearby B&B Agriturismo il Ristorante Peccati di Gola Glicine. strada Piangrande 27, San Pietro tel. 0182 89 260

Golden oil Trattoria da u Vescu Continuing along the Mèrula plain you can follow via Divizia 62, San Bartolomeo a ruote along the left bank with breaks to allow for tel. 0182 680 610 the tasting of the oil of this land at the farm Oltre Trattoria Manin d’Or, and at the olive-mills Frantoio Artigianale via Molineri 23, San Giovanni Risso and Fratelli Morro, situated in a stone building tel. 0182 80 011 beyond the stream. Also worth a visit is the farm Azienda Agricola Giordano, on the hill behind San Trattoria Stella da Patin Bartolomeo, which follows the motto “we are with via Divizia 70, San Bartolomeo you straight away”. tel. 0182 80 034 41 the other riviera

The Alassio hill

A cascade of olive groves, pine trees and vineyards The hill that surrounds the scenic Alassio bay is extremely steep. Steep and green, covered with elegant villas and rows of olive groves and vineyards, not to mention the woods of chestnut and pine trees. Among the woods and cultivated land some small villages are like red spots amid the expanse of green vegetation. THE ALASSIO HILL

Sun-kissed Solva clings at a height of 110 metres on the hill overlooking Alassio and the sea. Higher up many vineyards and woods rise up to the scenic holy shrine of Madonna delle Grazie where you will find Ristorante Castello. In Solvo you can dine at Ristorante Liguria, with grilled meat and . Moglio is similar to Solva, apart from the slightly more rural tone of its houses and alleys which look down upon Alassio from a height of 200 metres. Excellent places to have a break to eat are the straightforward and cordial Trattoria degli Amici, Trattoria 3 stelle, and a little higher up, Pizzeria Crocetta. In the charming hamlet of Vegliasco, which contains an ancient tower, there is Ristorante Cliff Garden renowned for its creative cuisine. The Alassio hill Where, how, when Two steps away • Pizzeria Crocetta from the sea via Ottone I 115, Moglio, tel. 0182 469 220 • Ristorante al Castello Località Madonna delle Grazie 17, tel. 0182 642 873 Moglio 200 metri slm, 14 km dal casello • Ristorante Liguria A10 di Albenga, 4 km dal mare (Alassio) via Lepanto 1, Solva, tel. 0182 644 744 • Trattoria degli Amici Solva 110 metri slm, 11 km dal casello via F. Airaldi 165, Moglio A10 di Albenga, 3 km dal mare (Alassio) • Trattoria Tre Stelle Vegliasco 250 metri slm, 16 km dal via F. Airaldi 9, Moglio casello A10 di Albenga, 6 km dal mare • Ristorante Cliff Garden (Alassio) Località Vegliasco 15, tel. 0182 469 033 42 SAVONA GENOVA 1142 CUNEO RoccaBarbena BORGHETTO SANTO SPIRITO Peagna Ceriale Erli

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How to consult this guide

This guide describes each valley Locality of the territory along routes that go “municipality by Wine, Oil, municipality”. Each area includes Distillates different topics highlighted by symbols and a colour code: Nature and Sport

Art and History Gastronomy

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Typical products Plants and Agritourism Bed&Breakfast Golf Olives and oil Beach Restaurant and flowers

The information regarding each business was checked by the editor and was updated at the end of May 2004. Thanks in advance to our readers for reporting any changes. As they are subject to variations, opening hours of restaurants are available on the website www.inforiviera.it or by calling the establishments. The information contained in this booklet is in no way derived from advertisements.

Editorial production: M&R Comunicazione - Genova Texts: Gian Antonio Dall’Aglio Editing: Fabrizio Calzia English translation: Michelle Thomas Graphic design and make-up: Alessia Massari Map and illustrations: Marco Ferraris Photography: Archivio APT Riviera delle Palme, Archivio M&R, Fabrizio Calzia, Renato Cottalasso, Gian Antonio Dall’Aglio, Fabrizio Gioberti, Fabio Lombrici, Alessia Massari, Santo Piano, Andrea Siri Printing: Algraphy – Genova

© 2004, Azienda di Promozione Turistica Riviera delle Palme Headquarter Alassio (17021) - Viale Gibb, 26 tel. 0182 647 11 - fax 0182 644 690 www.inforiviera.it e-mail: [email protected]

Information and Tourist Reception Offices - I.A.T.

Alassio & Le Baie del Sole Il Finalese

Alassio (17021) (17057) seasonal Via Mazzini, 68 Piazza della Chiesa, 6 tel. 0182 647 027 tel. 019 790 72 28 - fax 019 790 72 93 fax 0182 647 874 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] (17042) seasonal Albenga (17031) Via Aurelia - tel. e fax 019 859 777 Viale Martiri della Libertà, 1 e-mail: [email protected] tel. 0182 558 444 - fax 0182 558 740 (17057) seasonal e-mail: [email protected] Piazza San Rocco - tel. e fax 019 791 93 Andora (17051) e-mail: [email protected] Via Aurelia, 122/a - Villa Laura (17024) tel. 0182 681 004 • Finalmarina - Via San Pietro, 14 fax 0182 681 807 tel. 019 681 019 - fax 019 681 804 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Ceriale (17023) • Finalborgo seasonal Via Aurelia, 224/a Piazza Porta Testa tel. 0182 993 007 - fax 0182 993 804 tel. 019 680 954 - fax 019 681 57 89 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Garlenda (17033) (17017) seasonal Piazza Italia, 27 Via Roma, 1 tel. 019 560 00 78 - fax 019 560 09 70 tel. e fax 0182 582 114 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] (17026) Laigueglia (17053) Corso Italia, 8 - tel. 019 749 90 03 - fax 019 749 93 00 Via Roma, 2 e-mail: [email protected] tel. 0182 690 059 (17028) fax 0182 691 798 Piazza Matteotti, 6 e-mail: [email protected] tel. 019 741 50 08 - fax 019 741 58 11 Villanova d’Albenga (17038) e-mail: [email protected] seasonal (17029) seasonal Via Garibaldi, 5 Via Aurelia, 79 - tel. 019 698 013 - fax 019 698 88 42 tel. e fax 0182 582 498 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]

Il Savonese & Il Varazzino Il Loanese & Il Pietrese (17012) Borghetto Santo Spirito (17052) (17013) Piazza Libertà, 1 Passeggiata E. Montale, 21 tel. e fax 0182 950 784 tel. 019 400 20 08 - fax 019 400 30 84 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] (17022) (17015) seasonal Via Boagno - Palazzo Comunale Via Matteotti, 158 tel. 019 990 021 - fax 019 999 97 98 tel. e fax 019 610 412 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] (17040) seasonal (17025) Piazza Indipendenza, 1 Corso Europa, 19 tel. 019 705 001 - fax 019 705 269 tel. 019 676 007 e-mail: [email protected] fax 019 676 818 (17046) seasonal e-mail: [email protected] Via G.B. Badano, 45 (17027) tel. 019 724 020 - fax 019 723 832 Piazza San Nicolò, 36 e-mail: [email protected] tel. 019 629 003 Savona (17100) fax 019 629 790 Corso Italia, 157 r e-mail: [email protected] tel. 019 840 23 21 - fax 019 840 36 72 Toirano (17055) e-mail: [email protected] Piazzale Grotte (17019) tel. 0182 989 938 Via Matteotti, 56 - Palazzo Beato Jacopo fax 0182 984 63 tel. 019 935 043 - fax 019 935 916 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] free copy