Vallecrosia
Coastal town with medieval borgo and music museum in historic train station
Vallecrosia consists of two very different parts: the modern coastal town with almost a kilometer of mostly open beaches and the medieval Borgo Vallecrosia Alta, located about three kilometers inland on a hill.
The historical village center is a well-preserved example of 17th-century Ligurian village architecture. Narrow alleys, the characteristic Caruggi, lead past stone houses, small squares, and archways. Particularly charming are the "botteghe immaginarie" – house doors decorated with trompe-l'œil paintings depicting imaginary shops.
A special attraction is the Museo della Canzone e della Riproduzione Sonora: In a historic steam locomotive and three railway carriages from 1910, a unique collection on the history of Italian music is housed – instruments, gramophones, records, sheet music, and memorabilia.
The Church of San Rocco with its Romanesque apse from the 11th century preserves an ancient votive altar to Apollo from the 1st century.
Highlights
- Vallecrosia Alta - Medieval borgo with caruggi and painted doors
- Museum of Song and Sound Reproduction - Music museum in historic railway carriages
- Church of San Rocco with Romanesque apse (11th century) and Roman votive altar
- Parish Church of Sant'Antonio Abate with stucco facade
- Nearly 1 km wide, predominantly free beaches
- Antique market "U Cantun dell'Antigu" on the second Sunday of each month
- Festa della Zucca (Pumpkin Festival) in October
Directions
From Airole via SP64 to Camporosso, then on the Via Aurelia (SS1) towards Bordighera, approx. 10 km. The location is directly on the coastal road. Bordighera train station is approx. 2 km away.
Parking spaces along the coastal road and in side streets. In Vallecrosia Alta, limited parking options at the entrance of the village.
Practical Information
The coastal town offers numerous restaurants and bars along the beach promenade. For Vallecrosia Alta, take the road towards Perinaldo - the museum is located halfway. The antique market on the second Sunday of the month attracts visitors from the entire region.
Best Time to Visit
Spring to autumn for the beach, year-round for the Borgo and the museum. The antique market takes place every second Sunday. In October, the Pumpkin Festival with local specialties is worth visiting.
Location
18019 Vallecrosia (IM), Italien
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