The holiday house 'Il Carrugio' is situated in the ancient town of Chiusanico in the Ligurian inland. The historic centre 'borgata Castello', known as the birthplace of Cristopher Columbus, is 12 km away from the coastline and 400 mt. above sea level. It lies on a ridge, where Oak and Chestnut woods alternate with hills covered in Olive groves, overlooking the valley and the sea. Famous destinations as Montecarlo, Cote d’Azur, Sanremo, Alassio can be reached by a 40 minute drive. This location is ideal for both beach goers and sport enthusiasts, as neither the beach nor hiking are far away attractions. Imperia, city centre, as well as the several beaches are only 20 minutes away (12km) by car. If you're a sport enthusiast you'll find hiking and biking trails situated amongst a myriad of olive groves. For trekking enthusiasts, this is true paradise - countless paths at various altitudes, thousands of fragrant flowers, a pure blue sky and a multicoloured exultation of nature flooded with sunshine. Chiusanico is well known for its superior quality Olive oil "cultivar taggiasca" and its classic Pigato and Vermentino wines. The typical local olive variety is known as the "taggiasca" and ranks among the finest in Italy. A unique experience to discover the surprising contrast between the Mediterranean sea side and the Alpine country side. Having or renting a car is strongly recommended as Public transportation is not yet adequately organized. Content provided courtesy of the property. The property is solely responsible for the accuracy of the information provided. Credit Cards are note accepted. Payment has to be settled in cash upon arrival. FREE ADSL WI FI