In the southern extremity of Alta Val Bormida and dominated by Monte Carmo is Bardineto, a village immersed in chestnut , beech and birch woodlands, renowned for its wood or timber, a precious local resource that for centuries fueled the furnaces of the glass-making factories in the neighbouring Altare. The mountains surrounding the maze of grottos full of various "buranchi" well or pot holes which are a paradise for speleologists. Some forms of erosions are also visible in the open; interesting is the "Buranco of Bardineto" which is about 2kms of tunnels concentrated on several levels above an underground stream. It is sthe largest grotto of the Valle Bormida and an archeological time capsule , one of the most interesting of Liguria.
This hamlet, bordering west Riviera Ligure and lower Piedmont became the feud of Del Carretto of Balestrino in the XIII century, the ruins of the feudal castle are a testimony of this, interesting for its polygonal map(16 sides), of which only four sides have survived , and surrounding medieval wall. In 1795 it was the scene of General Massena's battle between the Austrians and the French. The characteristic IX century church of San Nicolò ,erected on the hill of the same name , holds frescos of 1400, whereas the parish church was built in 1720. Walking through the cobbled streets of the historic centre you can admire on the houses about fifty walled-in panels (mainly ceramic or embossed copper) of great artistic prestige and inspired by important characters and events of the history of Bardinetto..They were created in the early 80s by famous contemporary artists in order to appraise the historic centre.
Besides tourism and timber , mushroom picking is an important local resource; they are sold dried or pickled in oil. On the third Sunday of September there is the feast of the Fungo d'Oro (Gold Mushroom). Moreover there are numerous tracks and trails for those who love trekking and MTB.
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.6KM away
You couldn't ask for a better setting, the enchanting Dianese Gulf, in Diano Mar....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.7KM away
The lately renovated Helios hotel is located only 50 mts. from the sea in a quie....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.8KM away
Designed and managed directly by the owners, located right on the sea, in the ce....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.8KM away
'ex-Residence Hotel Internazionale, turned into apartments for rental weekly, mo....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.9KM away
Family Friendly Hotel Raffy is situated only 100 mts. from the sea. Its pre-o....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.9KM away
Perfecty located in the lovely town of Diano Marina, pearl of the Riviera dei Fi....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.9KM away
Set at the beginning of Viale Kennedy,150 metres from the beach in Diano Marina,....
Diano Marina,Imperia 30.9KM away
Il Residence Hotel Mediterraneo è luogo ideale per una vacanza nel relax e nel ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.0KM away
Conveniently located in favorable and quiet area, the sea only 50 meters away, t....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.1KM away
An enchanting holiday? In a wonderful early- twentieth-century Italian villa, co....
Diano Castello,Imperia 31.1KM away
CODICE CITRA 008026-LT-0097 Appartamento Villa Villacolle – in villa – a ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.1KM away
prova
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.3KM away
Appartamento a 50 metri dal mare ed a pochi passi dal centro cittadino, in via C....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.4KM away
BILOCALE – 5 posti - appena ristrutturato mansardato con aria condizionata / ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.4KM away
L'Hotel Sasso Residence a Diano Marina, categoria 3 stelle, è aperto da dicembr....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.4KM away
CODICE CITRA 008027-LT-0847 Monolocale soppalcato - a 30 metri dal mare - in zo....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.4KM away
prova
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.5KM away
L’Hotel Paradiso è situato fronte mare in centro a Diano Marina, nella Rivier....
Serreta - DIANO MARINA,Imperia 31.5KM away
The Hotel Restaurant Liliana, in Diano Serreta, has a scenic view on the sea and....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.5KM away
CODICE CITRA: 008027-LT-0881 BILOCALE mansardato ristrutturato con arredo nuovo....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.5KM away
CODICE CITRA: 008027-LT-0880 BILOCALE su 2 livelli - ristrutturato con arredo n....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.5KM away
CODICE CITRA: 008027-LT-0879 BILOCALE ristrutturato con arredo nuovo e moderno ....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.6KM away
La villa è indipendente con giardino e terrazzo, ma è anche in posizione unica....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.6KM away
The Splendid Hotel is run by the family for over 50 years. Tobia Quietly situate....
Diano Marina,Imperia 31.6KM away
Interamente costruita nel 2012 Residenza Serenella offre appartamenti per vacanz....
