{"id":1282,"date":"2009-11-02T15:47:10","date_gmt":"2009-11-02T14:47:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/?p=1282"},"modified":"2009-11-02T15:47:10","modified_gmt":"2009-11-02T14:47:10","slug":"torri-superiore-the-ecovillage-in-liguria","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crossingitaly.net\/travel\/1282\/torri-superiore-the-ecovillage-in-liguria\/","title":{"rendered":"Torri Superiore: the Ecovillage in Liguria."},"content":{"rendered":"

\"torri<\/p>\n

The Mediaeval village of Torri Superiore <\/strong>is situated in Liguria<\/strong>, near Ventimiglia, a few kilometres far from the Mediterranean Sea and the French border.<\/p>\n

It is a small jewel of popular architecture<\/strong> at the foot of the Ligurian Alps. Its origins date back to the thirteenth century. \"torri<\/strong><\/p>\n

The village is divided and organized into three main parts with several rooms, all connected by a maize of scale and steps. Its structure is so complex and fascinating<\/strong> that has been often compared to that of a fortress or a maze perched on the mountainside.<\/p>\n

Much of the village has been restored and it is now open for ecotourism<\/strong>, with courses<\/strong>, meetings <\/strong>and environmental education programs, <\/strong>offering the opportunity to learn about the life of the village and to appreciate its peculiar atmosphere.<\/p>\n

Torri Superiore is also ideally situated to make beautiful excursions. <\/strong><\/p>\n

The resident community consists of about 20 people <\/strong>living in the village.<\/p>\n

In Torri,\u00a0 people are fluent in several languages<\/strong>, including Italian, English, German, Dutch and French.<\/p>\n

\"torriThe Ecovillage houses in the holyday House, a simple and cosy building, single and groups tourist interested in ecology.<\/p>\n

There are double and multiple (up to 4 beds) rooms, with and without bathroom.<\/p>\n

Meals are served as a buffet in common rooms or on the spacious terraces. The restaurant offers theme nights (Mediterranean cuisine, ethnic, meat, fish, vegetarian menu), and products largely organic and local.\"torri<\/p>\n

Packed lunches provided for hikers. Guests have at their disposal a laundry, a small library and an internet point.<\/p>\n

Among the optional activities <\/strong><\/span>that can be organized there are:
\n– <\/strong>Weekend of hiking for hikers.
\n– <\/strong>Ceramic, yoga, shiatsu massage courses.
\n– <\/strong>Cooking classes (learn to make bread and pasta, recipes of Mediterranean and ethnic cuisine).
\n– Traditional production of soap.
\n– <\/strong>Visits to natural and artistic beauty of the area.<\/p>\n

Where to stay in the area.<\/a><\/p>\n

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