Festival, Fortress, and Much Sea
Cervo is known for its chamber music festival, which takes place in July and August on the Piazza della Chiesa at the foot of the church. The fantastic location by the sea and the historical and cultural sights also attract vacationers from Germany. The small village is only a few kilometers from the popular seaside resort of Alassio. Just outside, you will find a small and beautiful pebble beach. Steep paths lead to the medieval and car-free old town and the fortress Castello di Cervo. This was once the residence of the Counts of Clavesana. Parts of the complex now serve as a city museum. The San Giovanni Battista church, which towers high above the town, is known as the church of the coral fishermen. The 18th-century building captivates with its magnificent baroque façade and a large outdoor staircase. Enjoy the stunning sea view from here. Boats can also be rented in the summer to explore the most beautiful places along the coast. A trip to the Portofino Peninsula is highly recommended. Before the upper Ponente, you can observe whales. There are daily boat trips from Imperia, Andora, and Finale Ligure between June and mid-September. For those looking for accommodations in Liguria, Cervo with its holiday homes and apartments is highly recommended. Come and relax! Book a house on the sandy beach with a rooftop terrace for you and your family amidst the beautiful nature full of olive groves. A dream of relaxation and tranquility comes true!
Refined cuisine
Enjoy your vacation in a privately-owned holiday home or apartment in Cervo and sample the unique cuisine of Liguria, which is known to be very refined. The Genoese pesto sauce is used in many dishes - for example in lasagne or spaghetti. Fish dishes are always highly popular as well. The sea provides an abundance of fish for this purpose. Typical dishes in Liguria are mushroom pie, mussels stuffed with cheese and herbs, or the rice cake Soviore. The fish Orata, cooked with olives and potatoes, is considered a delicacy. If you order Gattafin, you will get pasta filled with beetroot, onions, and Parmesan cheese. But what would Italy and Liguria be without wines? The dry white wine Sciacchetrà from Cinque Terre is typical. The Rossese di Dolceacqua is a popular red wine. Numerous restaurants cater to every taste - enjoy and savor the offerings! Otherwise, you will certainly find some specialties to take away in the idyllic alleys.
Coastal Road since Antiquity
Family vacation on the beach? Or Vacation with dog in Cervo with an apartment or holiday home? There are many ways to spend dreamy days in the Italian municipality in the Province of Imperia. The place is about three square kilometers in size. The coastal road Via Aurelia has been running through the region since ancient times. The train station and the coastline have been closed down, but there is a new railway line in the hinterland. The nearest station is Diano San Pietro, about five kilometers away. The nearest motorway exit is in the neighboring town of San Bartolomeo al Mare. From here you can take the A 10 (European Road 80). The nearest international airport is in Genoa. Cervo is conveniently located and ideal for a beautiful vacation with multiple people in a spacious accommodation. Book a house with a rooftop terrace for you and your family now and spend unforgettable vacations on the sandy beach. The region is a dream for adults and children alike. Explore the surroundings and hike between olive groves and the wonderful sights as well as the alleys of the old town.