What there is to see around the La Pezzuola di Borzone agritourism establishment

The Borzone Abbey complex, located in the municipality of Borzonasca, is a veritable artistic jewel and one of the most important historical and architectural landmarks in Liguria. Made of stone and brick, it is situated right on the so-called ‘Sacred Line of St. Michael’, which connects a number of sanctuaries and monasteries stretching from Ireland to the Holy Land. Almost all of these were built in the early Middle Ages and symbolically represent the believer’s righteous journey towards God, aligned precisely with the setting sun on the summer solstice. The Abbey’s cypress tree is a regional landmark in Liguria, thought to be 600 years old and the last remaining of three centuries-old cypresses that once grew in the churchyard.

An ancient rock sculpture situated between Borzone Abbey and the village of Zolezzi, in Rocche di Borzone area. At seven metres high and four metres wide, it is the largest rock sculpture in Europe and was rediscovered in 1965 during a road construction survey.

Ancient faces carved in stone that were placed on doorways, outside or inside dwellings or even to protect fountains, in order to ward off evil spirits (from the Greek ‘apotròpaios’ meaning ‘that keeps away’). They can be found in Borzone, near the Trattoria Peirano, although no longer in their original positions, as well as along the trails and in the villages around the Abbey (Case Bancora, Zolezzi, Gaggi, etc.).

Located at 1500 m above sea level on Monte Aiona, a reference point for hikers in the Aveto Park.

The nature trail, which is wheelchair-accessible, has been constructed by Aveto Park and includes stations for viewing the flora of the high-altitude wetlands. A Nature Trail has been created at the Laghetto del Bocco, equipped with explanatory signs, benches and tables. 

It is reached by crossing a double-arched bridge over the Sturla river.

Located in the hamlet of Borgonovo Ligure, with its columns, arches and crenellated towers, it was the home of a notorious bandit, Vincenzo Zenoglio, known as the Crovo, during the first half of the 16th century.

Located in the Lago delle Lame state forest, it is a small green lake nestled between fir trees and a glacial-era moraine. From here, numerous trails lead into the Aveto Park. It is possible to organise hikes and cycling along the trails, horse riding treks from the Penna Forest Casermetta and along the Alta Via dei Monti Liguri, as well as cross-country skiing along the road from Tomarlo to Penna via Incisa, which is about 40 km long.

Medieval settlement featuring stone buildings with elaborately shaped portals, arches and vaults. It contains one of the oldest portals in the valley, dating from 1631.

Encircled by a perimeter of mighty walls forming a pentagon shape around five bastions on its corners and located in the centre of the village, the castle was built during the 13th century and was a stronghold of the Malaspina, Fieschi and Doria dynasties during the Middle Ages.

The Agoraie reserve contains four perennial glacial lakes and a few seasonal ones. The Agoraie di Sopra group of lakes is the most interesting, in particular the Lago degli Abeti, which owes its name to the presence of a number of fossilised silver fir logs resting on its bed that can still be seen today. There are a number of very interesting Arctic-Alpine botanical species. The area can only be accessed for study or monitoring purposes, or on special open days announced to the public.

A small seaside town that is a wonderful place for tourists. They can discover its medieval old town, 19th-century shopping arcades and beaches, and it boasts panoramic views of incomparable beauty.

A world-famous seaside village, built around a bay, with tall, colourful houses leaning against the small harbour and the famous ‘piazzetta’ that reflect the colours of the houses, sky and greenery onto the sea. It can also be reached by boat.