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Casa Desiderio

Detached manor with a large terrace
Balcony
Garden
Panoramic view
Three bedrooms
max. occupancy: 6 + 1 persons

Description

This beautiful, fully detached house in Torria with a panoramic view of the entire valley is very agreeably furnished and located about fifty meters from the town centre. From the entrance you climb the stairs to your own floor from there, you\'ll have direct access to the terrace and balcony. Torria is an ideal starting point for cycle tours and hiking expeditions throughout the area, and it is especially suited to those seeking peace and quiet. There are some very fine restaurants located here too, that will be happy to introduce you to the delights of Ligurian cuisine,

location details: Chiusanico


The ancient town of Chiusanico lies on a ridge, where oak and chestnut woods alternate with hills covered with olive groves. According to a tradition that is corroborated by some researchers, this was the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, although there is no general agreement among historians.


During mediaeval times, Chiusanico was the main centre in the Monte Arosio territory, which was dominated by the Clavesana family.Some portals and buildings at Castello date back to the thirteenth century, such as the single-nave church of San Lorenzo. The church of Santo Stefano dates from later times and still has some splendid eighteenth-century polychrome marble work; it was rebuilt in neo-classical style by the architect Gaetano Cantoni. Inside the church, you can admire a painting of Santo Stefano by Giulio De Rossi (1579).


The masterpiece of Chiusanico, however, is to be found in the parish church of Gazzelli: this is a priceless painting attributed to Domenico Piola showing the Virgin Mary visiting Elisabeth (early seventeenth century).


Torria also offers some works of art that are well worth seeing: the drinking-trough beneath a sixteenth-century loggia, a bas-relief dated 1477 in the parish church of San Martino, the oratory of the Disciplinati della Santissima Annunziata and the sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve. This district is the venue for a biennial photography competition; the sports complex is equipped for fencing competitions. You can take the path leading from an ancient stone wash-house in Torria and make your way up to the sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve and, passing through the woods, continue on to the San Giacomo pass and Monte Arosio. The industrial and commercial municipality of Chiusanico is well known for its superior quality olive oil and its classic Pigato and Vermentino wines.


location details: Torria





Torria is quietly located on a mountaintop above Chiusanico / Pontedassio, about 25 minutes from the sea and Imperia. It has a superb panoramic view of the valley. Torria offers some works of art that are well worth seeing: the drinking-trough beneath a sixteenth-century loggia, a bas-relief dated 1477 in the parish church of San Martino, the oratory of the Disciplinati della Santissima Annunziata and the sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve. This district is the venue for a biennial photography competition; the sports complex is equipped for fencing competitions.

You can take the path leading from an ancient stone wash-house in Torria and make your way up to the sanctuary of the Madonna della Neve and, passing through the woods, continue on to the San Giacomo pass and Monte Arosio.



A small grocer’s and two good restaurants are located nearby.

Just below Gazzelli, you can purchase the much awarded “Rocca di San Nicola” wine straight from the vineyard (Vermentino and Pigato). Excellent olive oil is also available, which is free of pesticides because it has been grown at altitudes above 400 m. This is also where lots of hiking or mountainbike trails start.

special features

The direct sale of olive oil and wine (Pigato and Vermentino), good restaurants in the area, events throughout the year.

Details

  • premises

    • 1 living room
      • 6 seats
      • bedcouch
    • 1 bedroom with double bed
    • 1 bedroom with double bed
    • 1 bedroom with double bed
    • 1 kitchen
    • 1 bathroom/WC

    external area

      • garden
      • outdoor furniture
      • balcony
      • terrace

  • interior

    • central heating / gas
    • radio/CD
    • Sat/TV
    • fireplace

    kitchen equipment

      • 4- ring stove
      • microwave
      • fridge
      • German coffee maker
      • espresso cooker

    misc

local places of interest

Travel links

excursions



These excursions can be recommended: Cultural Excursions:
Other excursions:
  • Shopping on the promenades of Imperia, Diano Marina, Sanremo and Alassio.
  • Prize winning wines of von 'La Rocca di San Nicolao' with Vermentino and Pigato.
  • A plethora of restaurants, pizzerias, osterias, farmer stalls and markets etc.
  • Aficionados say that because of the quality of olives and diligent processes involved, Imperia and the surrounding area is said to have the best olive oil in the world.

  • Our representative on site will let you know where the best beaches are when you arrive.
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20.08.2011 - 27.08.2011, Monika E. (DE)


30.07.2011 - 13.08.2011, Kyra v. (DE)

s.o. Ein Kühlschrank schloss nicht richtig. Die Waschmaschine beim Vermieter zu benutzen, ist ok, ein Hinweis darauf, selbst Waschmittel mitzubringen, wäre gut, denn wir gingen davon aus, dass Waschmittel beim Benutzen der Waschmaschine inclusive wäre. Der Vermieter verlangte aber 2 Euro pro Waschmittel-Waschgang. Das ist recht viel, wenn 1 Paket Waschpulver schon für 4 Euro zu haben ist. alles prima, viele Liegestühle, guter und stabiler Sonnenschirm, großer Tisch, Sitzauflagen, was will man mehr. Auch ein Grill war vorhanden. sehr netter Vermieter, der uns immer mal was mitbrachte und sehr unkompliziert und freundlich war!


22.05.2011 - 01.06.2011, Geert H. (NL)

Milko, de eigenaar van de woning, is uiterst behulpzaam en heeft een paar keer groenten en fruit uit eigen tuin bezorgd.


21.08.2010 - 28.08.2010, Johann S. (DE)


07.08.2010 - 21.08.2010, Holger H. (DE)

alles im allen ein schöner urlaub!


03.07.2010 - 10.07.2010, Ghita S. (DK)

Terrassen var gud - tilflugtssted var ubrugelig .


29.08.2009 - 05.09.2009, Birgit E. (DE)

alle möglichen Städtchen entlang der Küste Olivenmuseum es hat uns sehr gefallen


22.08.2009 - 29.08.2009, Jürgen L. (DE)

Elektrogrill wäre schön. Wir hatten einen schönen Urlaub.


01.08.2009 - 15.08.2009, Franz S. (DE)

Ganz dringend sich was gegen stechmücken zu besorgen " kerzen, reucherschnecken - gibts im BENET Teebaumöl" Ausflugsziele wären Alassio, Genua, Monaco, Grotte von Torriano. Für Taucher das Divecenter WestcoasrDivers in Imperia, nette Tauchplätze z.b. Wracks schön war´s


28.06.2009 - 11.07.2009, marion g. (DE)

Restaurant im Ort ist auch nur bedingt empfehlenswert - keine Auswahl an Speisen. Der Vermieter war sehr nett!!


16.05.2009 - 30.05.2009, Thomas W. (DE)

In Ordnung aber der Sonnenschirm ist schon sehr alt und wird sich demnächst auflösen. Wir waren das zweite mal in diesem Objekt, es liegt traumhaft, allerdings wären für die Zukunft mal einige Modernisierungen nötig. Betten und Küche schon angesprochen.


27.08.2011 - 10.09.2011, Franz S. (DE)

wir waren wie immer voll zufrieden


11.06.2011 - 25.06.2011, Simon M. (DE)

war ein toller urlaub wir waren sehr zufrieden. jeder zeit wieder.


22.08.2009 - 29.08.2009, Jürgen L. (DE)

Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Urlaub und werden nächstes Jahr wieder mit Euch verreisen. Danke


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