Europa Palace Hotel

Travel inland from Sanremo to the medieval villages of Dolceacqua and Apricale for a guided city tour. You’ll walk through stone lanes arches and small squares shaped by trade defence and daily life. In Dolceacqua you’ll cross the old bridge and move beneath the castle that once controlled the valley. In Apricale you’ll climb narrow streets that open onto terraces and lookout points.

The tour balances walking stops and context so you’ll understand how these places functioned over time. You’ll have time to pause for photographs and take refreshments before returning having seen Liguria beyond the coast and you’ll gain insight into village scale craft and history.

Travel inland into the western Ligurian hills where Rossese vines grow on steep terraces shaped by time and terrain. You’ll visit small producers and understand why this grape remains tied to this landscape. tastings focus on contrast showing lighter styles alongside deeper expressions influenced by soil altitude and exposure. Walk through vineyards and cellars learning how slope weather and harvest choices affect each bottle. Simple local food is served to match the wine rather than distract from it.

You'll leave with a clearer sense of Ligurian wine culture beyond the coast and an understanding of why Rossese continues to matter here.

Experience Sanremo through it’s food culture shaped by the Ligurian coast and nearby hills. You’ll visit markets, bakeries and family run kitchens where daily cooking matters more than presentation. You'll taste focaccia olive oil pasta and seafood prepared with simple methods and seasonal produce. Local hosts explain why certain dishes exist and how habits formed over time. Move between cafés, wine bars and small restaurants without staged demonstrations or formal tastings.

The focus stays on what people actually eat and how meals fit into everyday routines. By the end you'll understand the town through flavour context and shared tables rather than guidebooks and lived experience.