Here is how the rooms are arranged in the house.
Large living room with sea view.
Including a sofa that converts into a double bed.
Ventimiglia enjoys a privileged location on the border between Italy and France, offering easy access to renowned tourist destinations. Just a few kilometers away lies Nice, an elegant city on the French Riviera famous for the Promenade des Anglais, its crystal-clear sea, and vibrant Provençal markets. A bit further along, Monte Carlo captivates visitors with its famous casino, luxury harbor, and the glamorous atmosphere of the Principality of Monaco. On the Italian side, just a short drive from Ventimiglia, you’ll find Dolceacqua, a charming medieval village nestled in the hills, known for its Romanesque bridge and Rossese wine. Three must-see destinations for those wishing to explore the beauty of the Ligurian and French Rivieras.
Here are some typical local places you can enjoy just a short walk from the apartment.
This delicious leavened flatbread comes in several varieties, but is most commonly consumed in its most basic form: fresh from the oven at a family-owned bakery, fluffy and seasoned with olive oil and salt. Cheese, tomato, salami, and other toppings are often added to the focaccia, which sits tantalizingly behind broad glass barriers until it can be sold in large slabs to pedestrians seeking a nourishing snack.
Another mouthwatering variety of the traditional dish is focaccia col formaggio. The focaccia dough is folded over soft crescenza cheese and baked in an oven at a high temperature for just a few minutes, then served hot and crispy. Crescenza is a young cow’s cheese produced in Liguria, but similar soft cheeses such as stracchino can be used as a substitute.
It would not be an exaggeration to say that pesto is consumed by the gallon in Liguria. The tasty sauce is made from garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, two kinds of cheese (usually parmesan and whatever local sheep’s cheese is available), and most importantly, several large handfuls of fresh basil. The flavorful bright green pesto is used to dress pasta, salads, sandwiches, and soups.
A typical Ligurian pasta dish will feature trofie noodles, which are short and fat, resembling long strands of rice. The pasta is mixed with green beans, potatoes, and a touch of pasta water, then tossed in pesto.
Fried dough, or frisceu, is a simple Italian appetizer made from a yeast-based dough that is allowed to rise for an hour before being torn into bite-sized pieces and deep fried in hot oil.
Ingredients such as anchovies, rosemary, basil, egg, marjoram, or onion might be added to the dough before cooking as well. Sweet frisceu– made with raisins and dusted with sugar– is also popular during holidays, but less common the rest of the year.
Posted: 06.08.22
Our look at the 10 typical dishes of Liguria can only begin with Genoese Focaccia, one of the symbols of Ligurian cuisine. With its light golden hue, crunchy edges and soft center, it is an absolute must-try when passing through Liguria and if you want to be like a real local, try it for break-fast together with a cappuccino or coffee.
Farinata is a traditional Italian dish made from chickpea flour, water, olive oil, and salt. Originating from the Ligurian region—particularly the city of Genoa—it is a thin, savory pancake or flatbread that is baked in a wood-fired oven, typically in a large, round copper pan.
The result is a golden, crispy exterior with a soft, creamy interior. Farinata is often enjoyed as a street food or appetizer, served warm with a sprinkle of black pepper or rosemary. It is naturally gluten-free and appreciated for its simplicity, rich flavor, and nutritional value.
Ligurian Vegetable Pie (Torta di Verdure) is a rustic savory tart typical of the Ligurian culinary tradition in northwestern Italy. It is made with a thin, flaky pastry crust—often prepared without butter—filled with a mixture of seasonal vegetables such as chard, spinach, zucchini, or artichokes, combined with eggs, grated cheese (typically Parmesan or pecorino), and sometimes rice or breadcrumbs for texture.
This wholesome dish is flavored with fresh herbs like marjoram and parsley and can be served warm or at room temperature. Traditionally baked in a large tray and cut into squares, it is enjoyed as a light main course, picnic food, or appetizer. Simple, nourishing, and naturally Mediterranean, Ligurian Vegetable Pie celebrates the flavors of the land with every bite.
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