FOOD&WINE
The surroundings of Casa Marcone offer countless unforgettable experiences that allow you to get to know and explore a territory that goes from the sea to the mountains within a few kilometres.
CAPELLINI
Winery
WINE TASTING
VOLASTRA, CINQUE TERRE (SP)
Explore the wines of the Cinque Terre by choosing from several tasting packages, which include visits to vineyards where you can experience the typical cultivation methods of the Cinque Terre, followed by wine tasting between the vineyards.
FROM 35,00 € TO 45,00 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
Info@cantinacapellini.it
+39 351 519 2522
Cà du Ferrà
Winery
WINE TASTING
BONASSOLA (SP)
Tour of the organic vineyards in Bonassola.
Visit to the sea-view winery and tasting of Cà du Ferrà wines in the garden, served with organic and typical seasonal products.
FROM 38,00 € TO 75,00 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
+39 328 036 9500 / +39 348 103 3648
info@caduferra.wine
Bisson
Winery
WINE TASTING
SESTRI LEVANTE (GE)
Tour of the winery and underground cellar followed by a tasting of the most representative wines with a small tasting of homemade snacks or typical local products.
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
bisson@bissonvini.it
+39 0185 45 08 84
TAVERNA DEL VARA
Craft brewery
BEER TASTING
MAISSANA, VAL DI VARA (SP)
Visit to the production facilities.
Laboratory “Discovering malt and hops”.
Tasting of 3 beers with a selection of cured meats and cheeses.
From May to September, it is also possible to visit the hop garden.
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
+39 339 577 2073
birrificio@tavernadelvara.it
FRANTOIO BO
Oil mill
OIL TASTING
SESTRI LEVANTE (GE)
Tasting of 100% Ligurian extra virgin olive oils for small groups.
The tasting includes a guided tour of the ancient oil mill and the possibility of purchasing typical products in the shop.
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
+39 0185 481605
info@frantoio-bo.it
LA SCIAMADDA DEI VINACCERI
Wine Shop and Restaurant
COOKING CLASS
SESTRI LEVANTE (GE)
Learn the secret, ancient recipes of Liguria handed down from generation to generation.
Cooking lessons on: pesto, fresh pasta, fish, bread and focaccia, Ligurian desserts
FROM 37,00 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
info@lasciamadda.it
+39 0185 1770787
A PIé DE CAMPU
Wine Shop and Restaurant
WINE TASTING AND COOKING CLASS
MANAROLA, CINQUE TERRE (SP)
Tastings, vineyard and cellar tours, cooking class on pesto, from harvesting basil to using the Carrara marble mortar. Unforgettable experiences to combine with the undeniable natural beauty of Liguria.
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
+39 338 222 0088
apiedecampu@gmail.com
A SMALL KITCHEN IN GENOA
COOKING SCHOOL
COOKING CLASS
GENOVA (GE)
Discovering Ligurian food: workshops on pesto al mortaio, fresh pasta to the preparation of a complete 100% Ligurian menu. All with stories, anecdotes and tales of Ligurian tradition.
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
enrica@asmallkitcheningenoa.com
OUTDOOR
ZIGUELE
SEA
S.MARGHERITA LIGURE (GE)
Snorkelling activities: boat tour with mask, fins and snorkel to discover the Portofino Protected Marine Area. Possibility of whole boat rental with skipper.
FROM 95 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
+39 335 7259754 | +39 377 2900068
info@ziguele.it – www.ziguele.it
WHALE WATCH LIGURIA
SEA
GENOVA (GE)
Boat excursion to the Pelagos Sanctuary in Paradise Gulf to spot the cetaceans that inhabit it: fin whale, sperm whale, sperm whale, grampus, pilot whale, striped dolphin, bottlenose dolphin and common dolphin.
FROM 40,00 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
010.265712 – 010.256775
info@liguriaviamare.it – www.whalewatchliguria.it
OUTDOOR PORTOFINO
SEA AND OUTDOOR
PORTOFINO GE)
Extraordinary adventures, excursions and classes to discover the outdoor side of Liguria: kayaking, snorkelling, sup tours and much more.
FROM 39 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
+39 334 3290804
info@outdoorportofino.com – outdoorportofino.com
Parco avventura val di vara
OUTDOOR
TAVARONE, VAL DI VARA (SP)
Just 30 minutes from Sestri Levante, the Val di Vara Adventure Park is the ideal place to spend a day of sport and nature. Fun and challenging trails for adults and others suitable for children from 3 years of age. Don’t miss the Super Zip-line.
24 € PER PERSON
CONTACTS
+39 0187 840279 / +39 339 5324177
parcoavventura@giandriale.it
RAFTING LIGURIA
OUTDOOR
BRUGNATO (SP)
Rafting along the rapids of the River Vara on a special unsinkable, self-draining raft. Canyoning to discover the torrents and rivers of the Val di Vara. Trekking excursions, Hydrospeed, Canoeing and lots of fun!
PRICES ON REQUEST
CONTACTS
+39 338 999 8561
info@centrosportavventura.it
www.raftingliguria.it
MUST-SEE PLACES
CULTURE
CIMITERO MONUMENTALE DI STAGLIENO
GENOVA
www.exploratour.it/staglieno – 010 099 5560
PALAZZO DUCALE
GENOVA
CATTEDRALE DI SAN LORENZO
GENOVA
www.visitgenoa.it/cattedrale-di-san-lorenzo
CASTELLO SAN GIORGIO
LA SPEZIA
museo.sangiorgio@comune.sp.it – 0187 75 1142
MUSEO LIA
LA SPEZIA
www.museolia.museilaspezia.it – 0187 72 7220
CASTELLO DI LERICI
LERICI (SP)
lericicoastinfo@gmail.com – 0187 96 9164
FORTEZZA DI SARZANELLO
SARZANA (SP)
www.fortezzadisarzanello.com – 0187 62 2080
MUSEO NAVALE
BASE NAVALE DELLA SPEZIA
0187 68891 / 349 8163641
CAVE DI MARMO
CARRARA (MS)
www.aptmassacarrara.it/home/scopri/marmo
+39 0585 490561
BEACHES
Baia del Silenzio e Baia delle Favole
Sestri Levante
Punta Rospo
Moneglia
Baia di Paraggi
Santa Margherita Ligure
Spiaggia di San Fruttuoso
Camogli
Spiagge di Deiva Marina
Porto Pidocchio
Framura
Baia Blu
Lerici
TREKKING
Monte San Nicolao
from Casa Marcone
Trekking for Punta Manara
from Sestri Levante
Punta Baffe
from Moneglia to Sestri Levante
Punta Mesco
from Levanto to Monterosso
Trekking CINQUE TERRE
from Monterosso to Vernazza
Monesteroli Staircase
from CAMPIGLIA (SP)
Cyclo-walking path
Bonassola Levanto
WHAT YOU SHOULD EAT...AND DRINK
FROM THE COUNTRYSIDE
Olio Extravergine di Oliva
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Limoni di Monterosso
Lemons from Monterosso
Olive Taggiasche
Native Olive Variety of Liguria
Pesto genovese
Traditional sauce made with extravirgin olive oil, garlic, basil and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
Salsa di Noci
Traditional sauce made with extravirgin olive oil, garlic, walnuts and cheese
FROM THE SEA
Cozze (Da Noi Chiamate Muscoli)
Mussels
Acciughe Di Monterosso
Anchovies from Monterosso
Gamberi di Santa Margherita Ligure
Shrimps from Santa Margherita Ligure
TO DRINK
Vino Doc Cinque Terre
Wine from Cinque Terre
Vermentino dei Colli di Luni
Vermentino Wine from Colli di Luni
Vino Doc Colline di Levanto
White wine from Colline di Levanto
Sciacchetrà
Passito wine from Cinque Terre
Limoncino
Lemon-Based Liqueur
NOT JUST BAKERY
Focaccia di Genova
Traditional type of flat bread with extra virgin olive oil
Focaccia al formaggio di Recco
Traditional Focaccia with Prescinsöa cheese
Testaroli (o Panigacci) con salumi
Traditional pancake-like pasta to eat with cured meats
Farinata
Unleavened “pancake” made from chickpea flour
Sgabei
Strips of pasta deep-fried to eat with cured meats
FIRST COURSES
Trofie Al Pesto
A traditional type of pasta with pesto sauce
Pansotti con salsa di noci
A traditional type of stuffed pasta with walnut sauce
Mesciua
A traditional soup with chickpeas, beans and spelt
Ravioli al Tocco Genovese
A traditional type of stuffed pasta with “Ragù” sauce
MAIN COURSES
Coniglio alla Ligure
Rabbit with aromatic vegetables, olives and pine nuts
Cima ripiena
Veal meat stuffed with vegetables
Cappon Magro
Salad of seafood and vegetables with a rich sauce
Pesce alla ligure
Baked fish with tomatoes, garlic and potatoes
DESSERTS
Pandolce Genovese / Baciccia
Two versions of the traditional Christmas cake in Genoa
Torta Di Chiavari
Sponge cake with cream
Spongata
Puff pastry pie filled with jam and dried fruit
WHERE TO GO SHOPPING
SHOPPING & PRODOTTI TIPICI
Brugnato 5 Terre Outlet Village
Via Antica Romana, 19020
BRUGNATO
Frantoio Bo
Via della Chiusa 70, 16039
Sestri Levante
L’Anciua
Piazza della Contrada 11r, 16030
Casarza Ligure
Antico Salumificio
Via Antonio Canzio 64, 16030
Castiglione Chiavarese
Pastificio Dasso
Via Roma 128, 16033
Lavagna
Gran Caffè Defilla
Corso Giuseppe Garibaldi 4, 16043
Chiavari
Bocchia Caffè
Piazza Giacomo Matteotti 1, 16043
Chiavari
Le Terrazze
Via Fontevivo, 17
LA Spezia
MERCATI
Mercato settimanale del sabato
saturday weekly market
Deiva Marina
Mercato settimanale del venerdì friday weekly market
Chiavari
Mercato settimanale del sabato saturday weekly market
Sestri Levante
Mercato settimanale domenica sunday weekly market
Moneglia
Mercato settimanale mercoledì
wednesday weekly market
Levanto
Mercato settimanale del giovedì
thursday weekly market
a Genova
piazza Palermo
Mercato dell’ antiquariato e modernariato (2° weekend del mese)
antiques and modern antiques market (2° weekend of the month)
CHIAVARI