BORGIO VEREZZI

The present Borgio Verezzi, on the western border of the Finale area, is derived from the fusion of two settlements in remote times Burgum Albinganeum (Borgio) owned by the Bishop Count of Albenga and Veretium (Verezzi) a settlement on the slope where the inhabitants on the coast escaped to during the pirate attacks by the Saracens and Turks. Today Borgio Verezzi is divided into three different centres: the new town of Borgio, built during the 1960s and 70s along the coast at the outlet of the river Bottassano; the old hamlet of Borgio, perched at the foot of the west side of Monte di Caprazoppa and higher up, half way, the four hamlets of Verezzi (Poggio, Piazza, Roccaro and Crosa). Since 2008 Borgio Verezzi has been a member of the “Most beautiful historic centres in Italy” Club (Club dei “Borghi più belli d’Italia”) and is also famous for its caves, amongst the most colourful in Italy as well as its Theatre Festival which takes place in Verezzi in August presenting national premieres of theatrical productions. The itineraries around the area of Borgio Verezzi mainly wind along

the old mule trails which once connected the historic centre over the sea to the settlements perched on Caprazoppa, to then arrive downhill as far as the historical centre of Finale. Mediterranean bush as well as wide terraced areas characterize these itineraries, some still producing olives today while others have been abandoned for some time. The municipality of Borgio Verezzi, taking care of its own territory, has improved and signposted a great part of these itineraries where you can find information boards giving details on botany, fauna and human activities.

To find out more: www.comuneborgioverezzi.gov.it www.grottediborgio.it www.festivalverezzi.it

01. Ramate Path 02. Geological Path 03. Nature Path 04. Culture Path 05. Via dei Carri Matti 06. Mulino Fenicio-Torre di Bastìa Loop 07. Arene Candide Loop 08. Caprazoppa Loop