LIGURIA EXPERIENCES

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

www.cantinacapellini.it

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

www.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

www.bissonvini.it

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

www.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

www.ivinaccieri.com

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

www.apiedecampu5terre.wordpress.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

www.asmallkitcheningenoa.com

LIGURIA EXPERIENCES

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

www.parcoavventuravaldivara.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

TRAVEL TIPS

MUST-SEE PLACES

CULTURE

 

CIMITERO MONUMENTALE DI STAGLIENO

GENOVA

www.exploratour.it/staglieno – 010 099 5560

PALAZZO DUCALE

GENOVA

www.palazzoducale.genova.it

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

TRAVEL TIPS

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

TRAVEL TIPS

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