A strip of land embraced by mountains and sea, from the French border to the cities of Alassio and Albenga, with an altitude that rises from sea level to 2,200 meters of Mount Saccarello. Our climate, considered among the best in the world, has attracted people from all over, even before the development of the modern concept of “tourism”.
What did illustrious and less illustrious figures find here, besides sun and fresh air? Beaches, transparent waters, picturesque fishing villages and tasty sea products.
Also vegetable gardens, olives and vines grown on terraces made on the slopes in the surrounding valleys, rising from the coast up to meet the Alps.
Products that become ingredients of the main dishes of the Mediterranean Diet..
The Valleys of Western Liguria are always a reason to immerse yourself in this land and live it at 360 degrees.
Occasion also to meet people proud of their roots, hardened maybe by the sun and the land work, but always ready to tell their traditions to the “ furesti” [people that live outside the region] and pass them on to their children.
So you can start your day just a few kilometers from the coast, between mountain biking, walks among olive trees and tastings in the vineyard. And then back down to the sea for fishing tourism, a dinner of great fish and a few steps on the waterfront to complete the album of memories.
All this is Western Liguria, from the Alps to the sea in less than an hour!