The Val di Vara is the largest and least populated territory of the Cinque Terre area, and its historical background. Its strategic importance is evident for the over time spreading of artisanal and craftmanship activities. A real landmark in northern Italy.
With a low density of human settlement and large spots of unspoilt nature, today the Vara Valley winds along the Vara River, on the banks of which stand ancient castles and villages, in a territory which in the Middle Ages was often disputed between Genoan wealthy families and Florence and Tuscany feuds for the control of important routes and trading centers.
Brugnato è un borgo antichissimo della Val Vara, un tempo importante centro religioso ed economico, fondato dai monaci che scendevano dall'Emilia al mare.
Il territorio di Calice al Cornoviglio è totalmente montuoso, attraversato da strette vallate e torrenti trasversali alla Val di Vara. La città di Calice sorge su una collina e la sua fortezza era contesa dalle dominazioni feudali che in alternativa dominavano l'area.
Pignone è uno dei borghi più importanti della Valle Vara, in particolare per le sue colture biologiche di ortaggi e allevamento.
Arroccato in una posizione strategica su una collina che domina la confluenza del fiume Vara con la Magra, Bolano offre splendide viste sulla Val di Vara, sull'Alta Lunigiana, sulla Val di Magra e su un ampio tratto di costa. Il centro storico ha mantenuto l'aspetto di un borgo fortificato medievale.
At the foot of the Cornoviglio Mountain.
A charming rounded shape for the capital of the Bio District.
A strong community, that rebuilt the village after a tragic flood.
A dominating outlook on the Valley.
On the eve of the Summer Solstice, some spirituality and nature events celebrate the days of light. Borgo San Lorenzo is an inland village behind Lerici: here, in the twilight of the woods at sunset, an evocative spectacle between nature and millenary constructions that celebrates light in the days of summer Solstice has been occurring […]
Around there are several rankings of the “most beautiful villages in Italy”, among the most famous are those of the Touring Club and of the ANCI association, but to these are added the Tv ones. One thing is certain: the province of La Spezia abounds with # borghipiùbelliditalia. In 2016 the touring Club certified with […]
Visit its ancient villages to know more about history and art of the whole Cinque Terre area.
Brugnato is the Capital of the first european Bio District, for the sustainable management of local resources.
Chees, ham, honey, bread, sausages, potatoes jams, are just some of the local delicacies.
There are a few perct spots along the River for a refreshing
Walk the “Bardelloni”, the ancient sggestivemule tracks from the mountains to the sea.
If you like shopping, enjoy the great designers shops and offers of the Cinque Terre Outlet Mall in Brugnato.
On the eve of the Summer Solstice, some spirituality and nature events celebrate the days of light. Borgo San Lorenzo is an inland village behind Lerici: here, in the twilight of the woods at sunset, an evocative spectacle between nature and millenary constructions that celebrates light in the days of summer Solstice has been occurring […]
Around there are several rankings of the “most beautiful villages in Italy”, among the most famous are those of the Touring Club and of the ANCI association, but to these are added the Tv ones. One thing is certain: the province of La Spezia abounds with # borghipiùbelliditalia. In 2016 the touring Club certified with […]
If you travel to Italy because you are a pasta lover, you definitely owe a visit to Varese Ligure in Val di Vara to admire the art of making Croxetti, beautiful hand made pasta from Liguria Pasta is a must eat when visiting Italy, a culinary tradition that is reinterpreted in almost every corner of the […]
Every summer the Stadomelli village hosts the Scottish Fest, a sign of a deep bond between the town of Val di Vara and the United Kingdom For some years, the summer of Stadomelli – a small village in the municipality of Rocchetta Vara – lights to the sound of bagpipes and with the flavor of […]
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