Isolabona and Beyond: A Guide to the Nervia Valley
Perfectly located in the Italian Riviera moments from
rock pools, sandy beaches, the warm salty Mediterranean Sea or walks along the old mule paths;
All of the local villages have their own annual food festival, Mushroom, Artichoke, Chesnut, Chili, Olive etc
Usually with a band of varying quality to which you can dance if you wish.
Look out for posters. Food ticket is usually 8 euros long tables, everyone eats together.
Isolabona is the best holiday destination in Northern Italy.
Famously the largest weekly street market in Liguria. Friday mornings.
Val Nervia is celebrated for its exceptional wines, particularly Pigato and Rossese.
Dare yourself to dive into the Rivers and climb the ferratas above
Ayurvedic and wellness aesthetic treatments to help you feel your best just 20 minutes away.
Hike
Hike Mount Toraggio or roam the hills beyond Isolabona to Apricale or Bajardo.
Bathe in the refreshing cool water running from the mountains above
Sandy Beaches, Old Town, Shopping, Port. Ventimiglia old town
Dating back to 1867, in Hanbury Gardens you will find an infinity of curious plants, both in bloom and at rest.
Fancy a sandy beach? Hit Calandre Beach near old town Ventimiglia.
Where luxury meets breath-taking views of the French Riviera. Just 20 minutes from Ventimiglia.
Experience Val Nervia on horseback. Enjoy scenic trails and guided tours for all skill levels!
Castel Vittorio dates back to 1200s, where a simpler life prevails...
The Art of the Valley: Exploring our Medieval Home & Artistic Heritage
Dolce Acqua
Visit the Claud Monet Exhibition, Ponte Vecchio, artists' shops, crafts, fragrant cellars and bars
Jardin Serre de la Madone
The Serre de la Madone (Hill of the Madonna), is a garden in France notable for its design and rare plantings.
One of the world's largest collections of the French painter Henri Matisse.
The Jean Cocteau Museum
The Jean Cocteau Museum is a museum in Menton, on the French Riviera
L’acqua fa male e il vino fa cantare
Water is bad and wine makes you sing
Enjoy the many wonders that Isolabona has to offer. Local bars and restaurants, wander through the Medieval cobbled streets to find your next meal.
Local eggs come wrapped in paper closed with ribbon and a bow, fresh bread from the bakery in the village , historic wine from the village, pastries made daily in the patiserie, olive oil from the trees that are the backdrop, mushrooms from the woods beyond and farm made local cheese,
or you can go elsewhere, and wish you were here..
Restaurant Recommendations...
Bar Piombo, Isolabona
Known for the Best pizza focaccia around. Via Roma River and roadside Popular Local Bar. Ice Cream here. On the main drag as you drive in. Real Italian experience. This is the place to have a mid morning espresso or late morning Prosseco. Pause here early evenings across the road from the pizzaeria.
Pasticceria Piccole Delizie, Isolabona
Hello people! Pay absolute attention!! New to the village, Piccole Delizie this pasticceria is not to be missed. Indulge in some freshly made sweet pastries just moments away from Via Orsini and Via Liberale. Cup of coffee and cake on the pavement. Cheap as chips, I mean, most excellent value. A young startup, all pastries are made on the premises. She will bake birthday or anniversary cakes to order. A gifted human, support this local enterprise. Insta; piccoledelizie pasticceria 324 7430305
Pizzeria Dal Vecchio Forno, Isolabona
Isolabona has the best pizza restaurant in the world, better than Patzera and Family NYC. Truth is simple. Try the lamb chops cooked perfectly by the crew in the wood fired pizza oven. In bygone days the historic oven was the towns communal oven where peeps would bring their loaves for baking.
Avvoccato pizza option. Totally local Macrobiotic veg and salad with artichoke anchovy salad and not mozerralla, but local mild sheeps cheese...historic!
Pizza's are most excellent value starting around 8 euros. Do not miss this experience.
Ristorante da Bruno, Isolabona
Da Bruno It's all about the food. Grace Kelly's Italian local restaurant of choice. Isolabona's first restaurant. Same family still cooking. The menu is great, the food historic. You do have to book.
Ristorante Adolfo
Restaurant on the road to Pigna 10 minute walk from the bridge. Excellent value for money. Nona is in the kitchen. Home cooked food. Here it is possible to eat snails genuine Ligurian recipe.
Via Roma, 145, 18035 Isolabona
Caffe del Harpee
In the central Isolabona piazza. Different menu most days. Perfect for a lunch and late afternoon pause. Very happy to make salads to order. Sit in the sun. Fresh Croissants or pastry for breakfast with your choice of filling. Great coffee.
Apricus, Apricale
Wonderous sunset views. Don't miss the freshly made Burrata starter with figs from their own garden. Farmers and builders, they built this most excellent restaurant, now they run it. Very popular so you do need to book a table 0184 208643 with a view at the weekend or in summer.
Ristorante Pizzeria La Giara, Ventimiglia
Take a break from experiencing this spectacular village with a superb lunch on the edge of a cliff at Ristorante Jolanda. The journey here is stunning, (or somewhat thrilling if you don't like heights) as you travel along the ridges of the beginning of the Ligurian Alps, looking down into peaceful valleys.
Passeggiata, Passeggiata G. Oberdan, 1, 18039 Ventimiglia IM, Italy
Gelatateria Voglia di Gelato
Sometimes we go straight here from the airport. We investigate other Gelataria's as a matter of duty to you our guests. The one in Pigna is ok, Deborah has given a thumbs up to the one in Dolce Aqua. But it is a critical life important mission you have to go to Voglia del Gelato. By the park near the seafront in Ventimiglia. The Gelato's are made on site. Fresh fruit and berries when in season.
Ristorante Jolanda, Bajardo
Take a break from experiencing this spectacular village with a superb lunch on the edge of a cliff at Ristorante Jolanda. The journey here is stunning, (or somewhat thrilling if you don't like heights) as you travel along the ridges of the beginning of the Ligurian Alps, looking down into peaceful valleys.
U Cian, Isolabona
Walk ten minutes east along the road towards Pigna from Isolabona to find U Cian restaurant.
Alimentrai Sorelle Noaro- "Born in 1898 we have more than a centenary experience. Every day to all our guests we give freshness and quality maintenance". Fresh home made pasta, they make it here and distribute to the better restaurants in town. Perfect if you want to up the ante and eat posh. Spag served in squirls in the centre of the plate.
Via Roma, 271, 18035 Isolabona
