A Sea of Green - Festivals, Markets and Fairs Routes

A Sea of Green Festivals, Markets and Fairs Routes

CONTENTS In the heart of the Riviera dei Fiori

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In the valleys of the Ligurian Ponente

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In the Savona hinterland

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The valleys of the Genoa hinterland

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The valleys of the Genoese Apennines

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Behind the Gulf of Tigullio

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In the townships of the La Spezia zone

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Milano A7

Alessandria

Isola del Cantone Ronco Scrivia

A26

Gorreto

Vobbia Rossiglione Campo Ligure

Mignanego

Tiglieto Piana Crixia Dego

Torino

Piemonte

Millesimo

Roccavignale

Cosseria

Murialdo

Arenzano

A10

Pallare

Albisola Superiore

Stella

Albissola Marina

Massimino

SAVONA

Quiliano Osiglia

Bormida

Calizzano Rialto Bardineto

Mallare

Vado Ligure Orco Feglino

Calice L.

Vezzi Portio

Magliolo Tovo S. Giacomo Finale Ligure Giustenice Borgio Verezzi Erli Boissano Pietra Ligure Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena Balestrino Nasino Cosio di Arroscia Loano Toirano Armo AquilaCastelbianco Zuccarello Borghetto Mendatica di Arroscia S. Spirito Pornassio Cisano Vendone sul Neva Ceriale Montegrosso Onzo Borghetto d'Arroscia Pian Latte Arnasco Pieve Ranzo Ortovero di Teco Vessalico Villanova Albenga Garlenda d’Albenga Rezzo Cesio Casanova Lerrone A10 Triora Caravonica Testico Stellanello Alassio Aurigo Molini Borgomaro Chiusanico Villa Faraldi di Triora Laigueglia Lucinasco Pigna Carpasio Chiusavecchia Diano Arentino CastelAndora Pontedassio Prelà Montalto L. Diano San Pietro Rocchetta vittorio Vasia Cervo Nervina Diano Badalucco Dolcedo Castello Apricale Bajardo San Bartolomeo Airole Ceriana Castellaro Pietrabruna Diano Marina al Mare Olivetta Isolabona Civezza Cipressa Perinaldo San Michele Pompeiana Costarainera Dolceacqua Terzorio Taggia San Lorenzo al Mare Soldano San Biagio della Cima Santo Stefano al Mare Seborga Camporosso Arma di Taggia Riva L. Vallebona Sanremo Vallecrosia

FRANCIA

Cogoleto

Varazze Celle Ligure

Bergeggi Spotorno Noli

Voltri

Casella Torriglia

Serra Riccò Bolzaneto

Montoggio Davagna

Bargagli Pegli

GENOVA

Fascia

Valbrevenna

Savignone

Sant'Olcese Mele

Carcare Altare

Ceranesi

Sassello Pontinvrea

Cairo Montenotte Plodio

Cengio

A6

Giusvalla

Campomorone

Masone

Urbe

Mioglia

Crocefieschi

Busalla

Propata

Rovegno

Emilia Romagna

Fontanigorda

Rondanina

Rezzoaglio

Santo Stefano d'Aveto

Montebruno Neirone

Favale di Malvaro

Moconesi

Lumarzo Lorsica Borzonasca Uscio Cicagna Avegno Orero Pieve Ligure Boccadasse Tribogna Mezzanego Coreglia Ligure Nervi Bogliasco Sori S. Colombano Certenoli Leivi Recco Rapallo Ne Carasco Varese L. Camogli Zoagli Maissana Santa Margherita Ligure Cogorno Chiavari Portofino Lavagna Casarza Ligure Carro Sestri Levante Castiglione Chiavarese

A12

Toscana Sesta Godano

Carrodano

Moneglia Deiva Marina

Framura

Borghetto di Vara

Bonassola Levanto

Zignago

Brugnato

Pignone

Monterosso al Mare Vernazza

Parma

Rocchetta di Vara

Calice al Cornoviglio

A12

Riccò del Golfo di Spezia Follo

LA SPEZIA Riomaggiore

A15

Beverino Bolano

Santo Stefano di Magra Vezzano L. Sarzana Arcola

Ortonovo

Lerici Porto Venere

Castelnuovo Magra

Ameglia Montemarcello

Livorno

IMPERIA

Ventimiglia

Ospedaletti Bordighera

Montecarlo

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In the heart of the Riviera dei Fiori A journey through the local cultures of the Ponente.

Along the roads of tradition, in the heart of history and faith.

Cesio Caravonica Testico Aurigo Molini Borgomaro Chiusanico di Triora Villa Faraldi Lucinasco Carpasio Pigna Chiusavecchia Diano Arentino CastelAndora Pontedassio Prelà Montalto L. Diano San Pietro Rocchetta vittorio Vasia Cervo Nervina Diano Badalucco Dolcedo Castello Apricale Bajardo San Bartolomeo Airole Ceriana Castellaro Pietrabruna Diano Marina al Mare IMPERIA Isolabona Civezza Cipressa Perinaldo Pompeiana Costarainera Dolceacqua Terzorio Taggia San Lorenzo al Mare Soldano San Biagio della Cima Santo Stefano al Mare Seborga Camporosso Arma di Taggia Riva L. Vallebona Sanremo Vallecrosia Triora

Ventimiglia

Ospedaletti Bordighera

“... e le stelle stanno a guardare” (...and the stars watch), Apricale

STAGES Ventimiglia, Dolceacqua, Camporosso, San Biagio della Cima, Soldano, Perinaldo, Apricale, Isolabona, Pigna, Castelvittorio, Bajardo, Molini di Triora, Triora, Montalto Ligure, Badalucco, Taggia, Ceriana, Pontedassio, Chiusanico, Lucinasco, Cesio, Villa Faraldi, Diano Arentino

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You’ll get to the heart of old, picturesque villages.

You’ll live experiences evoking religious traditions and celebrate the flavours of the cuisine.

Amongst patron saints’ festivals, lively food fairs and artistic events, there are lots of opportunities to feel the value of the local communities. The

procession with hosts in Camporosso, the nighttime dancing in the woods of Taggia, the Easter songs of Ceriana, the night of the witches of Triora, the sausage food fair of Ceriana. Delve into these lands and let yourself be involved.

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EVENTS Ventimiglia - Battaglia dei Fiori (Battle of Flowers) Dolceacqua - Michetta festival Camporosso Barbagiuai festival and festival of San Sebastiano San Biagio della Cima Gotti e Rose / Rose Show and Literature tours and Rock and Roses Soldano - Mimosarte and Niches of Rossese Perinaldo Artichoke and oil show, “Terre di Confine” borderlands festival and “Al Lume delle Stelle” (starlight) events Apricale “... e le stelle stanno a guardare” (...and the stars watch), “pallone elastico” a traditional ball game tournament, pansarole food fair Isolabona International Festival of harps and old trades Pigna, Castelvittorio Festival of upper Nervia valley, food fair of Gran Pistau Bajardo - ‘Ra Barca Molini di Triora Il Paese dei balocchi (Toyland), Snail food fair

Triora

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Triora Festival of mushrooms, Autunnonero, Halloween Montalto Ligure Memorial Vivaldi, fràndura Badalucco Festival of stockfish Taggia Festival of the Furgari, Festival of the Maddalena, Expo Valle Argentina Ceriana Sausage food fair, ceremonies of Holy Week, International Festival of Music of the Land Pontedassio Cocktails with the author Chiusanico Animated nativity scene, Premio Torria photography competition Lucinasco Olive growing days Cesio - Wheat festa Villa Faraldi - International art festival Diano Arentino Scurlüssue e Ciccuebelle, live nativity scene of Borello

‘Ra Barca pentecost festival in Bajardo

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In the valleys of the Ligurian Ponente The passion of the farmers, the effort of the shepherds, the local flavours and traditions. Celebrated in the picturesque festivals of the valleys of the Ligurian Alps.

Giustenice Erli Boissano Pietra Ligure Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena Balestrino Nasino Cosio di Arroscia Loano Toirano Armo AquilaCastelbianco Zuccarello Borghetto di Arroscia S. Spirito Pornassio Cisano Onzo Vendone sul Neva Ceriale Mendatica Borghetto d'Arroscia Arnasco Pieve Ranzo Ortovero di Teco Vessalico Villanova Albenga Garlenda d’Albenga Rezzo Cesio Casanova Lerrone Caravonica Testico Stellanello Alassio Aurigo Borgomaro Chiusanico Villa Faraldi Laigueglia Lucinasco Chiusavecchia Diano Arentino Andora Pontedassio Prelà Diano San Pietro Vasia Cervo Diano Dolcedo Castello San Bartolomeo Diano Marina al Mare

Festival of transhumance in Mendatica The gifts of nature and the fruits of labour to the fore. In the valleys between Imperia and Albenga moments await you to share the value of traditions, amidst lively food fairs and experiences that evoke suggestions of the past, art and celebrations linked to religious faith.

From the scents of the ’white garlic on the streets of Vessalico to the multicoloured atmospheres of Borghetto d’Arroscia during the solemn processions. Lots of dates to experience the beauty and goodness of the local cultures.

IMPERIA San Lorenzo al Mare

STAGES Rezzo, Pieve di Teco, Mendatica, Cosio d’Arroscia, Pornassio, Armo, Vessalico, Borghetto d’Arroscia, Ranzo, Ortovero, Garlenda, Stellanello, Zuccarello, Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, Toirano

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Garlic festival in Vessalico

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EVENTS Rezzo E sucche chi rien Pieve di Teco CarneValle, Expo of the Valle Arroscia Mendatica festival of transhumance, festa of “Cucina Bianca” (white cooking) Cosio d’Arroscia festival of herbs Pornassio grape festival Armo Du pan fritu food fair Vessalico Garlic festival Borghetto d’Arroscia Procession of the Milizie Celesti, Fairytale show Ranzo Calici di stelle Ortovero Peach and Pigato wine food fair Garlenda International Fiat 500 Club gathering Stellanello U Gombu d’ou Zuccarello Medieval festival in memory of Ilaria del Carretto Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena Medieval re-enactments Toirano Gunbi festival, tour of nativity scenes

Following Nativity Scenes in Toirano

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International Fiat 500 Club gathering in Garlenda

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In the Savona hinterland A thousand-year history and appointments with the local flavours and art. A journey right to the heart of the traditions and culture of the Savona valleys.

Piana Crixia

Sassello Giusvalla

Pontinvrea

Cairo Montenotte Plodio

Cengio

Cosseria

Roccavignale Murialdo

Carcare Altare

Pallare

Massimino

Albisola Superiore

Bormida

Calizzano Rialto

Mallare

Varazze Celle Ligure

Vado Ligure Orco Feglino

Calice L. Bardineto Magliolo Tovo S. Giacomo Giustenice Erli Boissano Balestrino

Stella

Albissola Marina SAVONA

Quiliano Osiglia

that evoke medieval flavours and atmospheres.

Here, in the valleys of Savona, traditions are still alive. You too can relive them.

Urbe

Mioglia

Dego

Millesimo

Picturesque villages and beech forests set the stage for exciting events that celebrate the local cultures. Discover the warmth and the colours of the patron saints’ festivals, country fairs, events

Vezzi Portio

Bergeggi Spotorno Noli

Finale Ligure

Borgio Verezzi Pietra Ligure Loano Toirano Borghetto S. Spirito Ceriale

STAGES Giustenice, Bardineto, Calizzano, Osiglia, Millesimo, Roccavignale, Cengio, Cosseria, Cairo Montenotte, Quiliano, Pontinvrea, Sassello Re-enactments of Napoleonic battles in Cosseria

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EVENTS Giustenice - Medieval July and Palio dei Carri re-enactment of battles Bardineto National Gold Mushroom festival Calizzano Funghinpiazza, Autumn Festa Osiglia Costume regatta Millesimo White truffle festival Roccavignale Theatre at the castle, live nativity scene

Funghinpiazza mushroom festival in Calizzano

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Cengio - Pumpkin in the square Cosseria Re-enactments of Napolean battles Cairo Montenotte Medieval Cairo Quiliano Ulivagando, Granaccia wine show Pontinvrea International competition “Città della Musica” Sassello Floral display of the Corpus Domini, Festival of the Amaretto biscuit

Zucca in piazza pumpkin festival in Cengio

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The valleys of the Genoa hinterland Stories to taste and dishes that narrate traditions.

A journey that celebrates the local culture of the valleys in the Genoese hinterland.

Isola del Cantone Ronco Scrivia Vobbia Rossiglione Campo Ligure Tiglieto

Mignanego

Campomorone Masone

Crocefieschi

Busalla

Ceranesi

Savignone Casella

Torriglia

Serra Riccò Bolzaneto

Montoggio

Sant'Olcese Mele Voltri Arenzano Cogoleto

Valbrevenna

Davagna

Bargagli Pegli

GENOVA

Lumarzo Uscio Boccadasse Pieve Ligure Avegno Nervi Bogliasco Sori Recco Camogli Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino

STAGES Mele, Campo Ligure, Rossiglione, Ceranesi, Campomorone, Serra Riccò, Busalla, Ronco Scrivia, Isola del Cantone.

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Procession of the ‘Casacce’ (brotherhoods) in Mele The processions with the large, tinkling Christs of the Casacce are a show of might and grace. The appointments with tradition are a real festival in the villages of the Genoese Apennines. Colours, Rossiglione

flavours, music and typical dishes of today and yesterday. Lots of pleasant appointments to discover values that don’t change.

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EVENTS Mele Procession of the Casacce to Acquasanta Rossiglione Expo Valle Stura Ceranesi Footrace former marked trail of the Guardia Campomorone Spring concerts

Serra Riccò Nativity scene of the fairytales Busalla Rose Festival Ronco Scrivia Mandillo dei semi (seed sharing) Isola del Cantone Jazz Festival, Nutella Festival

Festival of the roses in Busalla

Mandillo dei Semi (seed sharing) festival in Ronco Scrivia

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Jazz Festival in Isola del Cantone

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The valleys of the Genoese Apennines Colourful food fairs, theatrical performances and appointments worthy of note.

The festive atmospheres of the Genoese valleys.

Gorreto Fascia

Rovegno

Propata Rondanina Torriglia

Favale di Malvaro Neirone Moconesi

Bargagli GENOVA

Montebruno

Lumarzo

Lorsica

Uscio Pieve Ligure

Avegno

Tribogna

Cicagna

Coreglia Ligure Nervi Bogliasco Sori Recco Rapallo Camogli Zoagli Santa Margherita Ligure Portofino

Chiavari Festival of Mimosa in Pieve Ligure Flavours of tradition, notes of colour, scents and music. In these valleys there are lots of occasions to celebrate the history and the fruits of the land.

From the potato fair to the mimosa festival, from the theatrical festivals to the nativity scenes that turn into real villages at Christmas. Live unique atmospheres that get you involved and put on a show.

STAGES Torriglia, Gorreto, Pieve Ligure, Uscio, Neirone

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EVENTS Torriglia - Nativity scene of Pentema, Festival do Canestrelletto Gorreto Piffero festival Pieve Ligure Festival of Mimosa Uscio - Festival of Battolli (an old recipe from Uscio), Carnevale in carriola (Carnival in wheelbarrow) Neirone - Potato food fair, Forundio Festival Lumarzo

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Moconesi

Nativity scene of Pentema (Torriglia)

Behind the Gulf of Tigullio Saints, nobility and peasants. For time immemorial the main actors of the traditions and festivals in the valleys behind the Tigullio Gulf.

Gorreto Fascia Propata Torriglia

Rovegno Fontanigorda Santo Stefano d'Aveto

Rondanina Montebruno

Davagna

Rezzoaglio Neirone

Favale di Malvaro

Bargagli

Moconesi Lumarzo Lorsica Uscio Cicagna Orero Pieve Ligure Avegno Tribogna

Borzonasca

Mezzanego Coreglia Ligure Nervi Bogliasco Sori S. Colombano Certenoli Leivi Recco Rapallo Ne Carasco Camogli Zoagli Santa Margherita Ligure Cogorno Chiavari Portofino Lavagna Sestri Levante

Casarza Ligure Moneglia

STAGES Rovegno, San Colombano Certenoli, Borzonasca, Rezzoaglio, Santo Stefano d’Aveto, Cogorno

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Agricasta chestnut festival in Borzonasca In these lands the atmospheres of the mediaeval are evoked, faith outs on a show and gastronomic excellences are celebrated. Let yourself be amazed and involved by events that are much more than just a festival. From the historical processions that commemorate the old noble Fieschi family through to the country fairs where potatoes have the special flavour of conviviality.

EVENTS Rovegno Quarantina potato fair, Expo of the Val Trebbia San Colombano Certenoli Fontanabuona Expo Borzonasca - Agricasta Rezzoaglio - Events in Aveto park Santo Stefano d’Aveto Antiques fair in the valleys, Transhumance, threshing festival Cogorno - Addiu du fantin

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Transhumance in Santo Stefano d’Aveto

In the townships of the La Spezia zone Flavours, fragrances, colours, musical notes and theatre. The villages of the La Spezia zone await you with outdoor stages.

Varese L. Maissana

Casarza Ligure Castiglione Chiavarese

Carro

Sesta Godano Brugnato

Carrodano

Moneglia Deiva Marina

Framura

Zignago Rocchetta di Vara Calice al Cornoviglio

Borghetto di Vara

Bonassola

Beverino

Levanto Monterosso al Mare Vernazza

Pignone

Follo Riccò del Golfo di Spezia

Santo Stefano di Magra Vezzano L. Sarzana

Corniglia LA SPEZIA

Riomaggiore Manarola

Porto Venere

Paganini festival in Carro

Bolano

Arcola

Castelnuovo Magra Ortonovo

Lerici

Only here, faith and traditions are turned into a show. Let yourself be involved by events celebrating saints and gastronomic excellences, amongst the flowers on the streets of Deiva and Brugnato for the Corpus Domini, the farm festivals of oil and Vermentino, the artistic performances and musical festivals that fill the squares of villages and towns with notes in summer.

Ameglia Montemarcello

STAGES Maissana, Varese Ligure, Carro, Carrodano, Brugnato, Rocchetta di Vara, Calice al Cornoviglio, Bolano, Santo Stefano di Magra, Sarzana, Castelnuovo Magra, Ortonovo, Ameglia, Arcola, Vezzano, Follo, Riccò del Golfo di Spezia, Pignone, Riomaggiore-Manarola, Monterosso al Mare, Levanto, Bonassola, Framura, Deiva Marina Autumn flavours in Costelnuovo Magra

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EVENTS Varese Ligure - Cantamaggio Carro Paganini Festival Carrodano Procession of Santa Felicita, bonfire of San Giovanni Brugnato - Floral display of the Corpus Domini Rocchetta Vara Carnival of Beauties and Beasts Bolano - Artisans in palazzo Santo Stefano di Magra food fair of the scherpada (cake of vegetables: beets, pumpkin, leek, cheese and olive oil, baked in the texts of terracotta) Sarzana - “La Soffitta nella Strada” (ceiling on the street) and Antiques fair, Festival della Mente (mind festival) Castelnuovo Magra Festival of Oil, Welcome Vermentino, Sapori di Autunno (Flavors of Autumn)

Vezzano Festa V’zan (with rice cake) Follo Asado meat food fair Riccò del Golfo di Spezia Events of the Teatro Corte Paganini Riomaggiore-Manarola Nativity scene of Manarola Bonassola Critical Food Maissana, Brugnato, Rocchetta di Vara, Calice al Cornoviglio, Bolano, Santo Stefano di Magra, Ortonovo, Ameglia, Arcola, Follo, Pignone, Monterosso al Mare, Levanto, Bonassola, Framura Festival I Luoghi della Musica (music festival) Deiva Marina Floral display of the Corpus Domini

Nativity scene in Manarola (Riomaggiore)

“La Soffitta nella Strada” (ceiling on the street) in Sarzana

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Acoustic Guitar Meeting in Sarzana

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Flag-wavers in Brugnato

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