Ventimiglia is the last town on the northwest coast of Italy before the French border. Located on the Italian Riviera, this beautiful town is comprised of basically two parts: one older one that is on a hilland one modern one that runs along the sea. One of the best things about renting a holiday home in Liguria, Ventimiglia is that for a great price you actually get the chance to visit the entire region of Liguria, the French Riviera and of course, the Italian Riviera. Besides, the town itself is a beautiful little Italian gem, with Roman ruins of baths and theater, with the old town on the hill that offers some breathtaking views, the famous outdoor flea market that takes place every Friday, the prehistoric caves and not in the last, the fabulous beach and the water of the Italian Riviera.
First step into the old town of Ventimiglia...
It will be one to remember for sure... the old town of Ventimiglia, located on a hill, across from the Roja River, enclosed by walls, seems to be taken out of a medieval painting. Ventimiglia Alta, this is the name of it, and its pedestrian streets will give you the chance to see how much the place lives up to its name and fulfills the highest of it's visitors' expectations. To enter the old town you must cross the river, then go through the old gate in the wall and go up towards the cathedral. The main street is sided by colorful houses that live up the medieval look of the place, and the cathedral you will get to is said to have been built on the site of a Roman temple. The Oratorio dei Neri is also a place you should stop at, it's quite fascinating actually. When you get to the actual top of the hill, you'll find the Church of San Michele Archangel that is said to be built on the site of a Pagan temple. There are shops and bars that dot the old town as well, so when on holiday in Liguria, Ventimiglia, make sure you grab a souvenir on the way out of the old town at least, you will surely want to remember this experience, and why not...brag about it to anyone who will listen.
Gastronomy and festivities
The Italian cuisine is well known throughout the world, and if you get a holiday home in Liguria, Ventimiglia, you cannot miss out on the famous pasta dishes, the pesto, the "pisciadela" pizza, the lasagna, the "barbagiuai" cake, the Rossese and Vermentino Italian wines... the main difference though in this place is that you get to enjoy the Italian cuisine in a setting of incredible beauty. The Friday market of Ventimiglia is a great place to wander around for hours even, you'll find pretty much everything you can imagine here, from affordable clothes to leather goods, all sorts of items that turn the place into a bargain hunters' paradise. The summer comes with its share of spectacular beauty as well, with the beautiful beach here, the great water fun and of course, the "Battle of Flowers", a wonderful parade in the months of June-July. Tailor your own holiday this year in Ventimiglia, Italy, and live the Italian "dolce vita" in all its facets.
