Il Mirto e I´Olivo

Description from the manager

As the name of the house suggests, in the small town of Bellissimi everything revolves around herbs and olives. The town nestles quaintly between olive covered slopes, and ll Mirto e ll Olivo sits right in the centre of it all. It is also very easy to locate due to its striking small tower. The external walls are of natural stone, reflecting the traditional Ligurian architectural style.

As soon you step inside ll Mirto e ll Olivo you'll be impressed by the living room with its spacious dining table and cosy fireplace, and with the agreeable décor, typical for the region, being simple and welcoming. There are two adjacent bedrooms, and... on the other side of the house, a well equipped kitchen and a bathroom with shower. A small staircase leads to the terrace, which is the ideal place to relax, gives a wonderful view of the mountains and the Val Prino valley, inviting you to enjoy the Italian sunshine, or get out there and explore.

The area is suited for extensive hikes, for instance to the Laghetti Acquasanta (small springs said to have a healing effect) and mountain biking. If you are interested in cookery classes or degustatione (sampling Ligurian specialities) the owner will be happy to include you.

Bellissimi is a district of Dolcedo, surrounded by olive groves. Gently sloping hills, overgrown with olive trees, and traditionally terraced, dotted with typical mountain towns atop the picturesque Prino Valley lend a feeling of peace, quiet and seclusion to the area.

Bellissimi also carries the nickname "U paise di balui" - Il paese delle mongolfiere di carta - the village of the paper hot balloons. You will find further information on this at www.amicidibellissimi.it. A lovely village festival takes place annually at the beginning of September in that respect, where the whole village celebrates with its guests and lets the hot air balloons rise. The traditional sport, Boccia, is of course taught to everyone here too. The small mountain lakes, "AquaSanta", which beckon one to have a swim and a joint picnic during the summer, are found only a few kilometers away from Bellissimi.Read more

Additional Location Information

Dolcedo lies in the middle of the Prino Valley and is the municipality with third highest amount of land given over to olive cultivation in the province of Imperia (30% of its territory). As an ancient feudal estate of the Clavesana family, the town began its expansion in the thirteenth century, when the Bishop of Albenga entrusted the church of San Tommaso to the friars of Lerins, who encouraged olive cultivation. This was the period in which the water-mills were built: the population then began to move out of the higher districts towards the riverside areas, including today's main district, which was at that time known as "Piazza" because it was a market town.

Upon request, the owner will organize a hike in the nearby forest, with explanation of the indigenous herbs, flora and fauna.

> Organic farmer selling olive oil, goat cheese, honey, olives and vegetables
> Restaurant (Agriturismo) in Bellissimi
> Restaurants in Dolcedo
> Grocery shop in Dolcedo
> Distance to the beach: about 9 km
> Distance to restaurant: about 0.02 km
> Restaurant within walking distance

Location Type Mountain, Rural, Village

Rental fees

Additional notes from owner

Prices are on request.
Extra costs may apply.
Heating costs are charged by use.
Minimal rental duration: 7 nights.

What Past Guests Are Saying

• Thorsten
  Heidelberg

  Urlaub

  Left on 04/20/2013 for a stay in August 2011
  
  

  Die ausstattung war prima und vollkommen ausreichend - uns hat an der ausstattung nichts gefehlt Die Terrasse hatte alles was benötigt wurde -Tisch, Sonnenschirm, Wäscheleine - mehr braucht man dort nicht Triora - netter Ort mit viiielen Steinpilzen, Freitags Ventimiglia großer Markt, Dolceáqua ist auch ein sehr schöner Ort zum ansehen.

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