Apricale old town & Castello della Lucertola
Our own village — a tumble of stone lanes, vaulted passages and the little castle with its open-air theatre in summer.
Open in Google MapsDolceacqua & the Doria castle
Monet painted its humpbacked bridge. Wander the Terra quarter up to the ruined castle, and taste Rossese di Dolceacqua wine.
Open in Google MapsHanbury Botanical Gardens
One of Europe's great gardens, terraced down to the sea at La Mortola — exotic plants, pergolas and fountains.
Open in Google MapsBussana Vecchia
A ghost village abandoned after the 1887 earthquake, revived by artists — studios and galleries among the ruins.
Open in Google MapsBordighera
Bordighera Alta & its defences
Explore the compact old town inside its medieval defensive walls, entering through historic gates such as Porta Sottana before wandering its lanes and little squares.
Open in Google MapsVentimiglia
Ventimiglia indoor market
A colourful covered market where everyday local life gathers around stalls of fruit, vegetables, flowers, cheese, meat and Ligurian produce.
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Seborga
A tiny hilltop village with sweeping views and an eccentric history as the self-proclaimed Principality of Seborga, complete with its own symbols and traditions.
Open in Google MapsSanremo
La Pigna & Madonna della Costa
Climb through Sanremo's oldest quarter, a maze of vaulted lanes and steep passages, to the hilltop sanctuary and its broad view over the city and sea.
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