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( Molini di Prela )
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Prelà is situated in a lush natural basin run through by the River Prino and surrounded by an amphtheatre of low mountains, the highest of which is Monte Moro, a name which recalls the Saracen invasions. Together with 15 other municpalities it forms the Mountain Olive Community, which controls the quality of the valley's main resources: olives and superior quality olive oil.
Tradition has it that the Greeks arrived on the coast of the province of Imperia 2500 years ago and chose to settle in the Prino Valley, known in ancient times as "vallis aurea" or the golden valley. The first village grew up around the mills for producing olive oil. The entire valley was defended by the castle of Pietralata (of which only a few ruins remain) and it constituted an independent feudal estate in the territory of Oneglia under the protection of Genoa. In 1340, it became part of the estate that included Briga, Maro and Tenda until 1575, when it passed into the hands of the Savoys, who entrusted it to the D'Oria family.
At the foot of Monte Moro, in the mountain village of Villatalla, you will see shepherds taking their herds to pasture and it is possible to buy home-made cheeses here. Valloria has retained its mediaeval architecture: for some years it has been a favourite haunt of artists, who paint the doors of the houses, and it has taken on the appearance of an open-air art gallery. The church of Santi Gervasio e Protasio preserves the first poliptych by Casanova (1523). A small mill is still in use; the old oratory is now used as a countryside art museum.
You really should visit is the fifteenth-century church of San Giovanni del Groppo in Molini di Prelà, a village in the lower valley that is crossed by the River Prino. The church preserves a work by Casanova. Then there is the municipal district of Tavole, which derives its name from the wooden planks that were made there for the Imperia shipyards.
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NEW! Casa Molini di Prela, Dolcedo, up to 5 persons,
about 15 mins from sea*, garden, parking lot, washing machine, on a slope, terrace, TV,
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Restaurants
 | Agriturismo Cà da Ninna, Pizza, Meat, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, children welcome, terrace, fixed menu, parking space, |  | Antica Osteria quattro Porte, Pizza, Meat, Pasta, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, game, dish for children/seniors, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, baby's high chair, fixed menu, parking space, English, |  | Osteria dell'Anima Golosa, Fish, Meat, Homemade Pasta, vegetarian dishes, wine list, terrace, dogs allowed, parking space, |  | Trattoria dell Olivo, Pizza, Meat, Pasta, wine list, dish for children/seniors, children welcome, terrace, dogs allowed, fixed menu, parking space, |
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Olive Mills
 | Balestra Roberto, |
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Wine Growers
 | La Cànova, By appointment only, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - VERMENTINO, Riviera Ligure di Ponente D.O.C. - PIGATO, |
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Ligurian Specialties
| La Loggia, |
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Night Clubs close to
| | CO-CO Beach, |
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Beaches close to
|  | CO-CO Beach, restaurant present, Beach volleyball, Snack bar, WC/restrooms, Showers, Changing rooms, Parking options, Sunbeds/umbrellas, beach with usage fee, sand, rock, |
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Stables
 | Mulino Martino, Single, Group, Half Day, Day, |
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surfing schools close to
|  | La Rabina, |
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grocery store/supermarket
 | Alimentari da Gianna, grocery store, |  | Mini Market, grocery store, |
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grocery store/supermarket close to
|  | Molini di Préla, grocery store, |
|  | Conad Superstore, supermarket, fresh bread, |
|  | Lidl, supermarket, |
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swimming bath close to
|  | Piscina Rari Nantes, |
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playground close to
|  | Imperia, slice, climbing, swing, , fenced, |
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Whalewatching close to
| | Sanremo Whale Cruising, |
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belongs to one of the most beautiful coasts of Europe and is about one hour drive from Milan. Coming from Genoa towards France the "Riviera of Flowers" with its sun, beaches, sea, mountains and culinary specialites await you. For information concerning arrival by plane, train and automobile, click
| Up to 300 sunny days. Liguria has a mild throughout the year, with low precipitation. The Rivera of Flowers is a region with the most hours of sun a year.
| and good water quality
Bandiera Blu
| | | Numerous possiblities for ranging from the largest, most beautiful aquarium in Europe to the Vel d`Epoca.
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