Itineraries around Ospedaletti and on the French Riviera

Luoghi da visitare in Costa Azzurra e borghi medievali come Dolceacqua, Apricale, Seborga e Bussana Vecchia e poi Golf Sanremo, Circolo tennis e pista ciclabile.

Discover Ospedaletti and the surrounding area.

French Riviera

• Menton

  Menton is located on the Italian border, a charming town known for growing fine lemons.
  Things to see
  Basilica of Saint-Michel-Archange
  Palais de l’Europe
  Museum of Fine Arts
  Jean Cocteau Museum
  
  

• Monaco
  

  Built on a rock surrounded by luxurious palaces and majestic gardens, its popularity peaks during the annual Formula 1 Grand Prix.
  Things to see
  Monaco Cathedral
  Oceanographic Museum
  Japanese Gardens
  Prince’s Palace
  
  

• Nice
  

  A lively, effervescent city that offers society and culture, with onerous restaurants, nightclubs, shops, museums and medieval streets.
  Things to see
  Promenade des Anglais
  The Old Town
  Matisse Museum and Marc Chagall Museum
  Palais Lascaris
  Orthodox Cathedral
  
  

Medieval towns

• Dolceaqua
  

  Dolceacqua is a spectacular village. The famous painter Claude Monet was struck by the simplicity and beauty of its medieval architecture, with a castle and humpback bridge.
  Famous for Rossese wine and its traditional sweet cross-shaped buns and michette breads made with shortcrust pastry and lemon.
  Things to see
  Doria Castle
  Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge)
  Church of San Antonio Abate
  3D Visionarium
  Fireworks in August
  
  

• Apricale
  

  Known as the town of murals, this village is perched inland of Bordighera.
  Wandering down the medieval streets, we find the main square where many events are held, the most famous of which are a show by Genoa’s “Teatro della Tosse” held at the start of July and the Pansarola Festival (a local sweet made with zabaglione cream).
  Things to see
  Lucertola Castle
  Church of Santa Maria degli Angeli
  Genoa’s “Teatro della Tosse”
  Famous pottery school
  
  

• Seborga
  

  A small medieval village near Bordighera and Sanremo, it is home to little over 300 people.
  For many years, Seborga has proclaimed itself a “principality” independent from Italy, with its own prince, crown council, military and currency.
  Things to see
  Parish church of San Martino
  Church of San Bernardo
  Monks’ Palace and Seborga Mint
  The old prison
  Museum of Ancient Instruments
  
  

• Bussana Vecchia
  

  A stone’s throw from Sanremo lies a village of artists born from the ruins of a medieval town that was hit by an earthquake and then abandoned.
  During the 1960s, the ceramic artist Clizia moved his workshop from Turin to this abandoned village, founding a colony of artists from all over Europe who were fascinated by this land suspended in time.
  Things to see
  Church of Sant’Egidio
  Oratory of San Giovanni Battista
  
  

For sports lovers

• Bike trail of the “Riviera dei Fiori” coastal park
  

  This one-of-a-kind bike path runs along the coast and by the beaches. It stretches for 24 km from Ospedaletti to San Lorenzo al Mare.
  Well-equipped, monitored and organised with 3 lanes, allowing you to run and cycle from sunrise to sunset.
  
  

• Tennis
  

  For tennis lovers, there is a club 250 metres from the residence with 4 clay courts and 2 hard courts where you can book lessons with an instructor.
  
  

• Golf
  

  The ‘Degli Ulivi’ Golf Club is 25 km from the residence. Its 18 holes have been the scene of important events in the sport over the years, from the Italian Open to the Masters and the European Senior Tour.