Surroundings
Near our beautiful village we have: - Along the Riviera from Sanremo to San Lorenzo al Mare you will find one of the longest and most scenic bicycle paths in the world.. Pista ciclabile del Ponente ligure
- Imperia, (Distance Km. 15 - Approximately 10 minutes by car, 20 minutes by bus) a small city of 40.000 inhabitants, is located on the coast of the Riviera Ligure di ponente. Besides going to the beach you can visit the Naval Museum or the OLIVE TREE MUSEUM. "VINTAGE SAILBOATS" , an event that brings together all the most beautiful sailboats in the world, is held every two years. .
- Sanremo, (Distance Km. 40 – Approximately 35 minutes by car (to Imperia on the state highway, afterwards by motorway). a well-known town of 50.000 inhabitants located on the Riviera Dei Fiori, famous for its beautiful flowers, which are exported all over the world, and for its Casino, a destination for gamblers. The town hosts many events: the ITALIAN SONG FESTIVAL, held in late winter, the MILANO SANREMO, a cycling event which takes place in mid-March, the FIREWORKS world championship in early August, the FLOWER PARADE, wagons decorated with myriads of colourful flowers which drive along the town streets during Carnival, and many more.
- Montecarlo, ( Distance Km. 90 - Approximately 1 hour by car – From Imperia by train) the Principality of Monaco (Montecarlo) treasure of the French Riviera, needs no introduction. Renowned for its plush venues as well as for its Casino, which brings both delight and grief to many players.
- Diano Marina (Distance 18 Km. by car) framed by the Gulf bearing the same name, and Cervo set on the top of the promontory are every bit as lovely as the more well-known towns in the Riviera dei fiori. On the contrary, its tourist attractions put it on par with the most well-known seaside resorts of the Adriatic coast or the Spanish coast.
- Alassio, ( Distance Km. 32 - Approximately 35 minuti by car if you go by Pieve di Teco - Distance Km. 40 - Approximately 40 minutes if you go by Imperia, where you can also catch a train.)a lively town located to the east of Imperia known for the MISS MURETTO event, a women’s beauty contest which takes place in late August.
- Le grotte di Toirano, ( Distance 42 Km – Approximately an hour by car.) And who hasn’t head of the Toirano Caves, one of the most important natural cave complexes in the world.
DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
Mount Marguareis (2651 meters, the highest peak in the Ligurian Alps) from the hamlet of Carnino (Upega) is approximately 4 -5 hours on foot along green gullies traversed by crystalline rivulets, or you can choose to go by car (preferably with an off-road vehicle) from Monesi until Colle dei Signori (Don Barbera Refuge) then start hiking and in less than two hours you will have reached the peak. This is also a site for speleological explorations.
Mount Mongioie (mt. 2635), an easy trail leads from Viozene up to Cian Russu, where you will find the well-established MONGIOIE REFUGE, then on through meadows and screes all the way to Bocchin dell'Aseo; from here you turn left up the final steep mountain slope pendio which leads to the peak of Mount Mongioie.
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Monesi, a small ski resort just a 40 minute drive away, boasts lovely scenery but few facilities.
Mount Mongioie (mt. 2635), an easy trail leads from Viozene up to Cian Russu, where you will find the well-established MONGIOIE REFUGE, then on through meadows and screes all the way to Bocchin dell'Aseo; from here you turn left up the final steep mountain slope pendio which leads to the peak of Mount Mongioie.
DURING THE WINTER MONTHS
Monesi, a small ski resort just a 40 minute drive away, boasts lovely scenery but few facilities.