Beloved by the Queen Margaret, who made it his favorite place, by the British who chose it as a winter destination for its particularly temperate climate, by Monet who fell in love with its colors and light, painting some of his most famous works here, and by Garnier who built his house there, Bordighera has always been the most elegant resort on the Riviera. Even today it boasts beautiful gardens and numerous architectural relics from that era.
We invite you to discover its many aspects in an interesting guided tour which starts from the medieval upper town with its typical carruggi and seventeenth-century church dedicated to Mary Magdalene, and continues on Via Romana, now an elegant avenue shaded by a row of plane trees and lined with elegant twentieth-century Art Nouveau villas and hotels. Architect Charles Garnier participated in its arrangement as an urban planning consultant.
The visit to the City of Palms can continue with an enchanting walk through the Pallanca Gardens, a place rich in botanical variety where plant enthusiasts can admire a large collection of exotic and Mediterranean flora.
For those who love history and architecture, a must-see option is the Urban trekking, which allows you to explore the magnificent Art Nouveau villas of Bordighera. Along the way, you will discover historic and elegant mansions, evidence of a period of great splendor that deeply marked the town.
Nature lovers, on the other hand, can venture into the picturesque Beodo hiking trail, a trail that connects Bordighera to Sasso. This path is particularly spectacular during the mimosa bloom, when the landscape is tinged with yellow and the view of the Ligurian coast is particularly fascinating. An immersive experience in nature, perfect for those seeking authentic contact with the beauty of the area.
The guided tour of Bordighera can be combined with:
It can be included in itineraries on Art Nouveau in Liguria.
