Sabrina’s guidebook
Cycling activity
The ponente ligure cycling path is 24 Km of nature, sport and amazing views in the Riviera.
Rent a bike or an EBike in San Lorenzo and have fun! Lots of coffee shops, restaurants and beaches along the path.
Personally tried with my family and we loved It!
Alassio has the best sandy beach in the area. You will reach it in less than 10 minutes drive and you can choose from different options. Strolling around in the little streets, Budello or just sip a cup of coffee in front of the sea. Shoppers will enjoy its boutiques and fashion shops, from shoes to clothes, from jewelry to paintings and old prints.
Lots of restaurants and cafes, but also lounges and clubs.
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Alassio
Alassio has the best sandy beach in the area. You will reach it in less than 10 minutes drive and you can choose from different options. Strolling around in the little streets, Budello or just sip a cup of coffee in front of the sea. Shoppers will enjoy its boutiques and fashion shops, from shoes to clothes, from jewelry to paintings and old prints.
Lots of restaurants and cafes, but also lounges and clubs.
But a few Km away from the property, Villanova offers an amazing historic city center with little carrugi (streets) to stroll around take amazing pictures.
You can shop your groceries here and buy excellent wine, olive oil, meat and cold cuts when dining in.
Also a very good fishmonger is in town and will supply you with excellent fresh fish.
Try the Bar Attilio for coffee and bombolone (doughnut) in the morning or an aperitivo "vestito", your fav drink with lots of good food (tapas style) to go with, served on a terrace facing the old town walls. Golden hour here is a MUST.
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Villanova d'Albenga
But a few Km away from the property, Villanova offers an amazing historic city center with little carrugi (streets) to stroll around take amazing pictures.
You can shop your groceries here and buy excellent wine, olive oil, meat and cold cuts when dining in.
Also a very good fishmonger is in town and will supply you with excellent fresh fish.
Try the Bar Attilio for coffee and bombolone (doughnut) in the morning or an aperitivo "vestito", your fav drink with lots of good food (tapas style) to go with, served on a terrace facing the old town walls. Golden hour here is a MUST.
This Golf Club has 18 holes which open in a varied scenery. The first 9 holes are all up and down the hills, also crossing the National Road. You walk through historic olive trees while you hit your ball. The back 9 holes are completely different and challenge your handicap for sure.
The Club House will reward you at the end of your game with a variety of food at the cafe' and at its restaurant. Amazing terrace with a view on beautiful hills and the hole number 1. Special rates for non-members, please contact the reception @ 00390182580012
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Golf Garlenda
7 Via del GolfThis Golf Club has 18 holes which open in a varied scenery. The first 9 holes are all up and down the hills, also crossing the National Road. You walk through historic olive trees while you hit your ball. The back 9 holes are completely different and challenge your handicap for sure.
The Club House will reward you at the end of your game with a variety of food at the cafe' and at its restaurant. Amazing terrace with a view on beautiful hills and the hole number 1. Special rates for non-members, please contact the reception @ 00390182580012
Albenga is worth a tour! Its historic sites have to been seen. The Battistero Paleocristiano and the Museum (Diocesano)as well as the Naval Museum are the top attractions.
But you can also relax a bit and do some shopping, nice fashion boutiques are there for you as well as little antiques shops.
Refresh and treat yourself with a nice gelato (Casa del Gelato) or maybe a pizza (Sotto Il).
The Restaurant Il Pernambuco offers Ligurian and local food in a vary sophisticated manner. Our favorite in Albenga.
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Albenga
Albenga is worth a tour! Its historic sites have to been seen. The Battistero Paleocristiano and the Museum (Diocesano)as well as the Naval Museum are the top attractions.
But you can also relax a bit and do some shopping, nice fashion boutiques are there for you as well as little antiques shops.
Refresh and treat yourself with a nice gelato (Casa del Gelato) or maybe a pizza (Sotto Il).
The Restaurant Il Pernambuco offers Ligurian and local food in a vary sophisticated manner. Our favorite in Albenga.
The road up to this place (on top of the hill) is a little bit narrow but you do not need to be an expert driver or alternatively, you could park your car in Laigueglia and hike all the way up.
The view is the best you can get on the Alassio gulf and the Gallinara island.
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Colla Micheri
The road up to this place (on top of the hill) is a little bit narrow but you do not need to be an expert driver or alternatively, you could park your car in Laigueglia and hike all the way up.
The view is the best you can get on the Alassio gulf and the Gallinara island.
The island is private and you cannot get on it, but you are allowed to a boat excursion for half day to discover this beautiful real gem in the Ligurian sea.
Boat services depart from Alassio, Andora and Laigueglia.
or you could consider to rent your own motor boat and spend the day around the island.
The golden hour near the Gallinara, with a view on Alassio and Albenga is one of the best sunset I have ever seen.
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Gallinara
The island is private and you cannot get on it, but you are allowed to a boat excursion for half day to discover this beautiful real gem in the Ligurian sea.
Boat services depart from Alassio, Andora and Laigueglia.
or you could consider to rent your own motor boat and spend the day around the island.
The golden hour near the Gallinara, with a view on Alassio and Albenga is one of the best sunset I have ever seen.
This museum is very little but it is just around the corner and it is worth a visit, even with young children.
You can spend about an hour and maybe buy some souvenirs.
After the visit you might walk to walk to the Castello di Garlenda.
Museo Multimediale della 500 Dante Giacosa
90 Via RomaThis museum is very little but it is just around the corner and it is worth a visit, even with young children.
You can spend about an hour and maybe buy some souvenirs.
After the visit you might walk to walk to the Castello di Garlenda.
Food scene
On a Saturday morning for fresh fruits, fish and meat but also to check out good deals for clothing and accessories
Mercato settimanale di Alassio
On a Saturday morning for fresh fruits, fish and meat but also to check out good deals for clothing and accessories
Olive oil and good delicacies
Give it a try! Very close to our property, it offers amazing extra Virgin olive oil - ask for a little tour of the oil process! ☺️ great prices, excellent quality and never disappointed.
Baglietto e Secco
Horse back riding
Not too big but very nice - contact them for info about children’s lessons and rides. Very close to the property
Circolo Ippico Country Club
Not too big but very nice - contact them for info about children’s lessons and rides. Very close to the property