A unique place in the world
The fame of the town is linked to the production of Rossese di Dolceacqua, a ruby red wine with a controlled designation of origin, with a soft and aromatic flavor and whose minimum alcohol content is 12.5 degrees.
Rossese is made from a single grape variety and is produced in a limited number of bottles.
We are waiting for you at Bar California to taste the Rossese of our production, obtained following ancient traditions, but not only: we will offer you a taste of our production of Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil.
For interested guests it is also possible to visit our cellar.
And for those with a sweet tooth, a must taste of the unique and non-reproducible Michette di Dolceacqua, small sweet loaves that are as soft as they are delicate.
Located on a high spur overlooking the village of Dolceacqua and the lower Nervia valley, the castle was built at the beginning of the 11th century. for defensive purposes with square walls and central circular tower. In 1270 it was bought by Oberto Doria, winner in the battle of Meloria (1284) at the head of the fleet of the Republic of Genoa. Between the 15th and 16th centuries, commissioned by Enrichetto Doria (1442) and Stefano Doria (1563), the complex was transformed into a grandiose noble residence.
The Giovanni Morscio Gallery is located in the village of Dolceacqua, in Liguria. The art gallery was born in 1970 thanks to a donation of works of art arranged by the painter Giovanni Morscio in favor of the municipality of Dolceacqua. Morscio (1887-1972) was a painter mainly devoted to frescoes and still life, active in Liguria and Nice; he exhibited at the Salon des Indépendants in 1930 and also worked as a gallery owner in France.
The church of Sant’Antonio Abate is a Catholic place of worship located in the municipality of Dolceacqua, in piazza Padre Giovanni Mauro. Inside, richly decorated with gold stuccoes from the Baroque period, it houses important works of art: the Renaissance polyptych depicting Santa Devota, made up of twelve compartments, made by the Nice-born painter Ludovico Brea in 1515; the painting depicting Sant’Antonio abate, datable to the beginning of the 17th century, by the painter Giuseppe Vermiglio; two side panels of the Mysteries of the Rosary, in the chapel at the end of the left aisle, made in 1582 by the Genoese Bernardo Castello.
with the statue of Maragliano.
in whose crypt the tombs of the Doria family are housed.
The 3D VISIONARIUM in Dolceacqua is the 3D and Omnimax (total image) projection room, specialized in documentaries of naturalistic interest, in which photography, music and poetry come together in a crescendo of wonder. Made on an artisanal level, these documentaries belong to a high quality production, as well as artistic and cultural contents, presented on the big screen and with special effects. Since May 2008 the digital era has begun (now at an excellent definition) offering not only still images but also in motion as in the cinema and in 3D. It is the only attraction of its kind in Italy.
The Riviera di Ponente is one of the most popular destinations in national and international tourism. The possibility of having sea and mountains within a few kilometers allows it to be chosen by all types of tourists. With its beautiful beaches it is ideal for those who want a relaxing holiday, while the surrounding hills are the ideal circuit for lovers of trekking and mountain biking. If, on the other hand, you want to visit historic cities, Dolceacqua and Apricale are just the first of the unmissable medieval villages present here.
The Côte d’Azur, on the other hand, is a truly glamorous destination, a must for lovers of the sea but above all for the days of Shopping in Nice, or a trip to the casino of the sparkling Principality of Monaco.
Just 15 km away you can visit Menton, a beautiful seaside town on the Côte d’Azur, full of small shops and quaint outdoor restaurants.
Monte Carlo and the Principality of Monaco are only 28 km away and can be reached by car via both the seafront and the motorway.
For those wishing to go further along the French coast, you can easily reach Nice (50 km), Cannes (70 km) and Saint-Tropez (160 km).
Located along the Riviera dei Fiori, just 20 km from Dolceacqua, it is a well-known tourist resort, renowned for the cultivation of flowers, hence the nickname of City of Flowers. It also hosts the arrival of the Milan-Sanremo cycling race (one of the classic monuments of cycling), the Italian Song Festival, the Tenco Award and the motor racing rally; it is also home to one of the four casinos in Italy.
Bordighera, 12 km away, is not just beach and sea, behind the promenade there is a world to discover. Or rather, more than one: the medieval charm of Bordighera Alta, enclosed within its pentagonal walls; the charm of Capo Sant’Ampelio (the southernmost point of Liguria) and its small church; the little secrets that are hidden in Arziglia and – further on – on the slopes of Monte Nero.
For hiking enthusiasts we recommend sections of the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, Monte Toraggio and Pietravecchia and the path that leads to the sanctuary of the Madonna Addolorata.