Riviera dei Fiori – Liguria: bright coast, hilltop villages and Mediterranean scents all year round. The Riviera dei Fiori extends along Western Liguria, from Capo Mele to Ventimiglia, skirting coastal villages and inland valleys overlooking the sea. Here the climate is mild in every season, and the light draws a landscape made up of olive trees, citrus fruits, vegetable gardens, dry stone walls and unexpected blooms every day. It is a land where the coast and the hinterland speak to each other, united by slow roads, paths and traditions that are still alive. 🌊 Sea, beaches and long walks: The sea changes its face along the way: sandy beaches in Diano Marina, pebble coves in Sanremo, flat rocks in Bordighera. The tree-lined promenades invite you to walk without haste, breathing in the scent of salt and listening to the quiet rhythm of the waves. In summer and winter, the sea is a constant, bright and reassuring presence. 👉 Tip: Drive the stretch between Arma di Taggia and Sanremo early in the morning: the sun on the sea and the fishermen's boats create a landscape of quiet and continuity. 🚴 ♀️ A cycle path between sky and sea: The old coastal railway is now one of the most beautiful cycle paths in Italy, over 20 km long. It runs between villages and promontories, always overlooking the sea. It is perfect for bikes, walks, skates or a light run, with plenty of rest areas and beach access. 👉 Tip: Rent a bike in San Lorenzo al Mare and reach Ospedaletti in a day: a simple and scenic itinerary, with many possible stops between one village and another. 🏘️ Silent villages and valleys to discover: As soon as you move away from the coast, the hills guard medieval villages suspended in time: Dolceacqua with the bridge and the castle, Apricale with its stone houses, Triora with its ancient silences. They are places that speak softly, to be experienced by walking, among sculpted portals, narrow streets and small manicured vegetable gardens. 👉 Tip: Visit Dolceacqua in the afternoon and climb up to the fortress: the view of the valley and the silence of the village give a moment of real suspension. 🌸 Gardens, flowers and gentle climate: The Riviera dei Fiori owes its name to the floriculture that has deep roots here. Botanical gardens, blooming villages and greenhouses overlooking the sea accompany every season. In Bordighera and Ventimiglia you can visit historic gardens such as Villa Garnier and Villa Hanbury, where exotic plants coexist with olive trees and cypresses. 👉 Tip: In spring or autumn, visit the Hanbury Gardens in the afternoon: walking among pergolas, cacti and palm trees overlooking the sea is a timeless experience. 🍋 Simple flavors and peasant identity: The local cuisine is made up of essential ingredients and clear flavors: Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil, soft focaccia, pansoti with walnut sauce, stuffed vegetables and oily fish. The wines of the valleys – Rossese di Dolceacqua, Pigato, Ormeasco – tell the story of the land with strong aromas and light harmonies. 👉 Tip: Stop to eat in an inland trattoria, where they cook with herbs harvested on the day and the bread still tastes like a wood-fired oven. The Riviera dei Fiori is a gentle Liguria, made up of calm sea, fragrant paths and silent villages. An invitation to walk slowly, following the thin thread that unites the coast and the hills.