La Terrazza Dei Pelargoni Bed and Breakfast Ventimiglia
General Description
The Bed and Breakfast La Terrazza dei Pelargoni is situated in the
medieval heart of Ventimiglia, an ancient cross-roads and obligatory
stopping point for travellers from Liguria to Provence and on the Salt
Route to Piedmont. Important monuments which characterise Ventimiglia Alta
include the Romanesque Cathedral and church of San Michele; the church of
San Giovanni; the Oratory of the Black Confraternity; the convent church of
San Antonio the Abbot, in baroque style; the church of San Francesco,
originally in Gothic style and later converted to the baroque; the
Parliament loggia a public building dating from the 15th C; the
aristocratic palazzi in Via Garibaldi, enriched in the 16th and 17th C with
hanging gardens a unique Ligurian urban feature; the 16thC Genovese town
wall that still almost completely surrounds the present day historic
centre, and traces of an earlier medieval wall. The house faces the Roya
river and enjoys a calm and sunny position. From the terrace you can admire
the coast, from the mouth of the river as far as Cape Ampelio (Bordighera),
and the beautiful mountains which are a feature of the upper Roya Valley.
Guests have the use of a spacious living room complete with fire-place, and
of the terrace which boasts a fine collection of botanic pelargonium. By
proir arrangement it is also possible to use the kitchen. The Calandre
Beach is a short walk away: it is well known for its very fine sand and is
popular with surfies from all over Europe. A few kilometres away is the
exclusive Balzi Rossi beach, site of the future marine reserve. You can
visit some of the renowned historic gardens near Ventimiglia: the Hanbury
Botanic Gardens, Villa Boccanegra, Villa Voronoff, and you can admire the
hanging gardens in Ventimiglia Alta itself. A short distance away, either
by car or using excellent public transport you can visit the celebrated
towns and villages of the Cote d'Azur and the Ligurian Riviera and
their hinterland: Menton, Montecarlo, Nice, Sanremo, Dolceacqua, Apricale,
...Please let us know the time you arrive to make an appointment or call me
about 10 minutes before arriving at the BandB. It is a private house and
there is not always somebody around.
Transportation
Leave the A10E80 motorway at the Ventimiglia exit and follow the
indications for Ventimiglia for about 1,8 km, while keeping the Roya river
to your right. Near the round-about you keep to the right and you cross the
bridge over the Roya. While crossing of the bridge keep in the left lane.
As you leave the bridge turn left and then IMMEDIATELY right, into a big
square, Piazza Constituente. Continue around the right of the square and up
Via Biancheri. NB do not go through the tunnel !. After about 400 metres
take the access ramp (Salita Colla) on your right After about 100 metres,
at the top of the ramp you will be in front of Porta Nuova, one of the
arched entrances to the historic centre. You can park in the parking area
that you will find to your left before the entrance, or continue by car to
unload your luggage and then park beyond Porta Nizza. About 50 metres
inside Porta Nuova, you will see the very beautiful Cathedral on your
right, and Via Garibaldi to your left. We are at number 24, after about
hundred metres, immediately after the 17thC Oratory of the Black
Confraternity You go up to the third floor, door on the right.
Address
Via Garibaldi 24
City
City
Ventimiglia
Country
Italy
3
Hotel Facilities
High-speed Internet, Pet Friendly, Tour Desk, Babysitting / Child Services,
Air Conditioned, Non-Smoking Rooms, Multilingual Staff, Safe-Deposit Box, Mini Bar, Hair Dryer, TV Ratings
Price (approx.)
EUR 70.00
Bookings/reservations:
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