Dolceacqua
A medieval stone village in the Nervia Valley. A single-arch stone bridge that Monet once painted links the two banks, and the Doria castle on the hilltop overlooks the entire village. It is one of Liguria’s most beautiful villages.
Dolceacqua lies in the Nervia Valley, about 9 km north of Ventimiglia, and is listed among “Italy’s most beautiful villages.” The hump-backed single-arch stone bridge, built in the 15th century, is about 33 meters long and spans the river. After Monet visited in 1884, he described it as “light as jewelry” and painted it. Across the bridge is the old stone village, with narrow arcaded lanes climbing toward the 12th-century Doria family castle. You can pay to enter the castle and climb up to look over the valley. Try the local Rossese red wine. It is about a 30-minute drive from Sanremo, or you can take a bus from Ventimiglia.
Opening hours
All day (castle approx. 10:00–18:00, seasonal changes)
Nearby sights
- Apricale
- Perinaldo
- Ventimiglia Alta & Friday Market
- Seborga
- Bordighera
- Hanbury Botanical Gardens
- Balzi Rossi
- Monte Bignone