Four small medieval villages – Apricale, Rochetta Nervina, Isolabona and Dolceacqua – are all within just 8 kilometers of Casa Pomodoro. These are typical villages for this region and are well known for their food, natural springs, and old buildings.
Anyone who fancies a lazy day soaking up the sun can also go to one of the many small beaches alongside the Mediterranean or along the river to Pigna & Rochetta Nervina. Alternatively, you might like to go the French cities Menton, Monaco or Nice.
Want to do something more active? There are many (steep) hikes and cycling routes nearby. Especially a hike to Monte Toraggio is recommended where you look back- and forth from the sea to the Alps.
Our favorites
Food recommendations
- Apricus
- Da Delio
- Le Trote
- Ü Cian and also Ü Cian pasta
- Pizzeria Dal vecchio forno
- Pizzeria Sul ponte
- A Ciassa
- Mari & Monti – also perfect for your take away pizza’s!
The nearest big supermarkets are in Camporosso (LidL, Mercato and more). But also in Isolabona & Apricale you found little shops for your daily needs.
Swim spots
Pretty villages
- Apricale (of course ;-))
- Dolceacqua
- Menton
- Èze & Èze sur mer
- Bajardo
Hiking trails
There are many beautifull hiking trails in the surroundings. We always use the app ‘Komoot’. With this app its easy to follow the routes, download it for offline use and discover! You can use 1 region for free to use.
- Walk to Apricale
- https://www.komoot.com/tour/1117361791 – Perfect for a nice view of the area and a visit to Dolceacqua
- https://www.komoot.com/smarttour/24879170?ref=wdd – Climb the Torragio!
- https://www.komoot.com/tour/1211563471 – Parc du Mercantour in France. It’s a 2,5/3 our drive from here, but it’s totally worth it! The drive and also the park is beautifull!
- https://www.komoot.com/tour/955214470 – Rochetta Nervina loop, perfect to combine with a swim in the natural water springs.
- https://www.komoot.com/tour/1122482760 – It’s near Menton, so you can combine it with a visit to this colorful city.
- https://www.komoot.com/tour/473844069 – Another part of the valley!
Workshop ‘Make your own natural soap’
Our friend and neighbour Irene has her own natural cosmetic shop in Apricale ‘L’Albero Storto’. For the guests of Casa Pomodoro she offers a workshop: make your own natural soap. Give her (or us) a message if you are interested.
Emergencies
In case of emergency, this are the important numbers you need to know:
- Emergency number: 112
- Police – 113
- Ambulance – 115
- Fire brigade – 118
- Mountain emergency – 118