Activities in the area

Situated near beautiful villages in the heart of the Ligurian mountains and only 17 kilometres from the coast, there are many things to do, see and taste in the area. Here is an interesting website you can visit:
http://www.nyalanews.com

A few of our favourite addresses for outdoor activities for adults and kids, visits, restaurants/pizzerias are posted and updated regularly. You will also find a list of markets and shops for your shopping, places to take various classes and festival dates.

Outdoor activities:

	Swimming in the river Just step out of the house, walk down the stairs and swim! If you fancy a change, you can go to Molini di Triora, where there is a big river pool and a nice picnic spot (with shade and a playground for children)
	Swimming in the sea You can also hop in the car, drive for 18km and stretch out on the beach.
	Windsurfing and kite surf
	Tennis Molini di Triora Triora: tennis court with a beautiful view Arma di Taggia: tennis by the beach (tel: 0184 420 59).
	Walking Many paths and climbs...
	Golf Gli Ulivi Golf Club: Famour golf club in San Rémo, only 30 minutes by car from the Molino di Carpenosa Garlenda Golf Club: in Albenga
	Mountain climbing From Triora Another interesting website: http://www.coronn.com
	Cycling Many bicycles around the area... but don't forget that we are in the mountains, so a good set of muscles is required.Molini di Triora is also a Freerider's paradise... One of the climbs is the Paso de Teglia. Click here for more information on the Paso di Teglia or to find more climbs in the area. http://www.climbbybike.com
	Canyoning Le vallon du Boetto
	Scuba diving
	Horse-riding There is a club in Taggia, 17 km from the Molino di Carpenosa
	Skiing There is a great ski resort in Limone, 1h30 by car. 80 km of slopes, 16 ski lifts...
	Special for kids One thing you'll notice when you get to Italy, is that children are loved. Even the smallest village will have a fantastic playground, restaurants will generally have high chairs and sometimes even a basket of toys, and no-one will frown upon you if your children get a bit active. Quite the opposite... Arma di Taggia has a great pizzeria on the beach, El Lido, with great games: slides, swings, and even a trampoline. To prepare the trip to Italy for kids, visit this web site, full of useful information: http://www.initaly.com

Beautiful towns to visit

The region is full of amazing medieval villages and towns to discover, with their windy streets and hidden treasures. More info at:
www.turismoinliguria.it
Here is a list of the one we prefer:

	Badalucco 8 km A beautiful old town, also a giant open air gallery
	Molini di Triora 4,5 km
	Montalto 4,5 km A gorgeous typical medieval village. Every summer in July, Laboratorio Opera Studio, an opera masterclass.
	Triora 10 km The famous witch town with its Regional Ethnographic and Witchcraft Museum and great shops. Also has a very impressive annual witch event during the summer.
	Bussana Vecchia An old deserted town that was taken over by artists. A wonderful place to stroll around with plenty of great galleries to visit.
	Le Cinque Terre If you have time, take a couple of days to explore the Cinque Terre. One of the most stunning places in Europe. Very easy to access by public transport from Arma di Taggia.
	Imperia 37km
	Taggia 18km
	Menton (France) 63km
	Grasse (France)
	St Paul de Vence (France)
	Antibes (France)
	Nice (France) 84km

Our favourite restaurants. We strongly recommend you book a table in the evening:

	Montalto: La Finestrella di Montalto Tel: 0184407041 Delicious pizzas and very fresh dishes. Has a terrace with the most beautiful view on the mountains. Closed on Tuesdays
	Badalucco: Ca mea: lovely "fungi" (mushroom) restaurant.
	Taggia: Il Ritrovu Delicious grilled specialties.
	Molini di Triora Il Santo Spirito Closed on Wednesdays (Tel: 0184 94019)
	Arma di Taggia Il Lido Blu - right on the beach, excellent food and great friendly service. Games for kids. Vento Largo, Via Queirolo, 56. Tel: 0184 422 95. Excellent pizzas.

Shopping

Markets
Splendid local markets for food and souvenirs. Click here to view a list of markets in Liguria.

Olive Oil
ROI: www.olioroi.com/olioroi
Delicious olive oil and other olive derived products (pestos, cosmetics, objects...)

Souvenirs
Triora: La Strega di Triora
Beautiful souvenirs, delicious foods (and cheeses, watch the smell!) and of course, witchcraft!

Molini di Triora: La Bottega di Angela Maria
Lovely souvenirs and delicatessen

Classes

	Pizza making class at the Molino di Carpenosa Silvana, our local manager works in the restaurant business and would be delighted to cater for a meal or to teach you how to make pizzas!
	Cooking classes San Remo - Omnilingua Italian + Cookery & Wine: the course involves instruction and preparation of particular Italian dishes especially from the Ligurian region. Genova - A door to Italy Understand Italian cuisine rules and to learn the preparation of some among the most famous Italian and Ligurian dishes such as lasagne, risotti, pizza and tiramisù. Cooking lessons are held twice a week in the afternoon. After every lesson students enjoywhat has been prepared.
	Potery classes In Badalucco, pottery classes organised for tourists

Festivals:

Italians seem to be real party goers. During the summer, you can go to a different festival everyday without even having to travel much.
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