ACTIVITIES

Here, each season has to offer its very own marvel, its charm and attractiveness; at any time of the year, there’s always a good a reason to come and visit us. Situated in Rocchetta Nervina, the near-by villages of Dolceacqua and Apricale can be reached in just a few minutes by car, and we are within easy reach of:

  • Sanremo
  • Bordighera
  • Montecarlo
  • Menton, Nice, Cannes and the French Riviera
  • Seborga and its ancient Principality
  • Molini di Triora e Triora (the witch town)
  • Taggia
  • The Roya Valley and « la Vallée des Merveilles »
  • The marvelous Gardens of Villa Hanbury

Rocchetta Nervina with its lakes and Dolceacqua

Once here in Rocchetta Nervina, you just have to enjoy a dive into the crystal-clear waters of the Barbaira river, which so beautifully reflects the bright blue of the sky and the green of the surroundings, creating a uniquely wild and suggestive atmosphere. A bridge from Roman times introduces us to the ancient medieval village of Rocchetta composed of a labyrinth of tiny, partially covered streets, typically called the "carugi". Each year, around mid-August, the village will become the turning point of an enchanted world full of magic and mystery thanks to a travelling theatre group reciting and performing ancient fairy tales and local legends in the streets and squares of the village - a one of a kind entertainment for both adults and children not to be missed!

Dolceacqua today - rightly so - is considered one of the most beautiful villages in Liguria and even of all of Italy. Immediately upon arrival, this medieval village will fascinate its visitors with the remains of the impressive Castle of the Doria dominating on the hilltop overlooking a picturesque Roman bridge over the Nervia river - a bridge painted and brought to fame by the painter Monet. Time just seems to have stopped here centuries ago and, to the delight of the visiting tourists, the alleys of the historic centre are filled with a large number of shops selling typical and regional products and arts.

Con la collaborazione di professionisti possiamo organizzare per voi, varie attività come:

  • Hiking in the mountains with an Alpine Guide
  • Mountain Bike Tours with an Guide
  • Canyoning
  • Climbing along the Via Ferrata
  • Boat-based Whale Watching Tours
  • Guided sight-seeing Tours of the near-by villages
  • Wine tasting straight of the Cellar

Canyoning

This popular activity also known as “Canyoneering” or “Kloofing” consists in the descent of a mountain stream and is proposed mainly in the months of May, June, July, August and September. Different techniques will be used to descend the canyons, alternating walking, swimming, down-climbing and dives into the stunning gorges and waterfalls.

MOUNTAINS and MOUNTAIN BIKING

The Nervia Valley and its mountains, with its numerous paths and trails climbing their way up from the sea side into the mountains, are the ideal place for long hikes or off-road riding. Here in our region debuts a long trail called the "Alta Via dei Monti Liguri"; it’s here you can discover the most preserved, wild Liguria, the ideal contrast to the noisy and crowded beaches of the Riviera. The Alta Via dei Monti Liguri is not only a very long path along the ridges crossing the mountainous arches of Liguria, it is also - and above all - the backbone of a vast network of trails which connect the entire region, linking the towns of the coast to the villages of the hinterland and the mountain peaks. If you’re interested in exploring this area, let us know.

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