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Albenga


Districts:  GarlendaIl PoggioLeca d'AlbengaVillanova

The Roman town of "Albium Ingaunum" was founded in the second century BC on the site of a citadel of the Ligurian Ingauni. The coastal region of Albenga, which is crossed by the River Centa (formed by the confluence of the Arroscia and the Neva), has features that are unique in Liguria: a vast area of fertile land near the sea that is efficiently connected by road with the hinterland and Piedmont. During Roman times, Albenga and Ventimiglia were the most important centres in western Liguria: Albenga was the birthplace of the Emperor Pertinax.

The layout of the mediaeval town was made to adapt perfectly to the Roman settlement: it is very difficult when looking at the older walls and buildings to distinguish parts belonging to different periods.

On the bed of the river Centa, just outside the town walls, remains have been found of baths, an aqueduct and a Roman burial ground. The remains of a second-century amphitheatre are also visible. At the heart of the mediaeval town are the cathedral of San Michele with its three towers (an early Christian temple reconstructed in the thirteenth century with an adjacent decagonal baptistery), the old fifteenth-century municipal building (now the Ingauno Civic Museum) and the Casa dei Malasemenza (now the town hall). There are numerous other historical buildings, including the tower-houses and religious buildings, which all go to form one of the most compact and interesting old town areas in Liguria.

The archaeo
logical itinerary along the Via Julia Augusta starts at the church of San Martino and ends at Santa Croce di Alassio. There are also many other excursions to be made through the Mediterranean maquis, the coastland and the hills that are closest to the sea: in the direction of Casa Bianca, Salea, La Colombera, Campo Chiesa and Monte Bignone (300 m.).

The underwater environment is ideal for diving: there are interesting shallows and a few relics lying off the coast. A typical local dish is "imbrogliata di carciofi", a kind of artichoke hash. Pigato, Vermentino and Rossese wines are produced from the local vineyards on the hills.




Restaurants

Italy - Liguria - Albenga - Osteria La Gritta

Osteria La Gritta, fish, meat, home-made pasta, children welcome, terrace, English, ... more

Italy - Liguria - Albenga - Ristorante Babette

Ristorante Babette, fish, meat, wine list, air conditioning, English, ... more


Olive Mills

Italy - Liguria - Albenga - Ölmühle Sommariva

Ölmühle Sommariva, ... more


Wine Growers

Italy - Liguria - Albenga - Azienda Agricola Biologica, Vio Gio Batta

Azienda Agricola Biologica, Vio Gio Batta, During visiting hours, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - VERMENTINO, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - PIGATO, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - ORMEASCO, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - ROSSESE, Yes, ... more

Italy - Liguria - Albenga - Le Rocche del Gatto

Le Rocche del Gatto, By appointment only, Yes, ... more


Language Schools close to

San Bartolomeo al Mare

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Poliedro

Poliedro, Standard, Intensive, Individual, Business language, Other, 2 weeks, Other, ... more


Car Rentals

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Avis

Avis, Genoa, Nice, Milan, Liability, TLR - Theft Insurance, CDR - Reduction of Liability, SCDR - Super Reduction of liability, ... more

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Freedom Rent

Freedom Rent, Liability, TLR - Theft Insurance, CDR - Reduction of Liability, SCDR - Super Reduction of liability, ... more


golf courses

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Garlenda Golf Club

Garlenda Golf Club, 18-hole, golf cart rental, golf club rental, Restaurant, Driving range, Pro-shop, Bar, Caddies, Putting green, Swimming pool, ... more


Museums

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Museo Multimediale della 500 Dante Giacosa

Museo Multimediale della 500 Dante Giacosa, ... more

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Museo Sommariva

Museo Sommariva, ... more


Diving centres close to

Spotorno

Italy - Liguria - Spotorno - Bergeggi Diving School

Bergeggi Diving School, Discover Scuba, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Assistant Instructor, Boat Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Night Diver, Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigator, Underwater Photographer, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, ... more

Italy - Liguria -  - Essereacqua

Essereacqua, PADI, Bubblemaker, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Dry Suit Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Night Diver, Underwater Photographer, Wreck Diver, ... more

Italy - Liguria -  - West Coast Divers

West Coast Divers, PADI, Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Rescue Diver, Dive Master, Junior Open Water, Emergency First Response, Assistant Instructor, Dry Suit Diver, Enriched Air Diver, Night Diver, Search and Recovery, Underwater Navigator, Underwater Photographer, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, ... more


Sailing close to

Andora

Italy - Liguria - Andora - Cicolo Nautico Andora

Cicolo Nautico Andora, sailing school, ... more

Italy - Liguria -  - Club del Mare

Club del Mare, sailing school, ... more

Italy - Liguria -  - Yacht Club degli Aregai

Yacht Club degli Aregai, sailing school, ... more


Stables

Italy - Liguria -  - Circolo Ippico Country Club

Circolo Ippico Country Club, Single, Half-day, Day, ... more


Stables close to

San Remo

Italy - Liguria - San Remo - Società Ippica Sanremo

Società Ippica Sanremo, Single, Group, ... more


swimming pool close to

San Bartolomeo al Mare

Italy - Liguria - San Bartolomeo al Mare - Pizzemporio

Pizzemporio, ... more


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