Discover Alassio

A concise introduction to Alassio, its geography, history and culture.

Introduction

Alassio is a comune of 9,874 inhabitants in the province of Savona, in Liguria — the seventh of the province by population, and a town rather than a village: it has held the title of Citta since 1540. It sits on the Riviera di Ponente, roughly halfway between Genoa and the French border.

Its beach is the reason it exists in its modern form. A low shore of fine calcareous-siliceous sand runs in a wide curve for about 3,000 metres, from the rocks of Capo Santa Croce to Capo Mele, sheltered from the prevailing winds and fed by only eight short torrents, none longer than three and a half kilometres. The sand is about 76% quartz and silicate.

It was a winter resort first. A continuous belt of hills blocks the cold air from the north, and on the strength of that microclimate Alassio established itself in the nineteenth century as a curative and thermal station. The visitors it drew were largely English — the Hanbury, Gibb and McMurdo families among them — and they left an Anglican church, a tennis club, villas on the hills and an English Library founded in 1875 that is still second in Italy only to Florence's for English-language holdings.

Two things in the centre are the town's own symbols. The Budello, a carruggio between houses of the fifteen- and sixteen-hundreds that runs the length of the old town and is officially called Piazza XX Settembre; and the Muretto, a stone wall on corso Dante Alighieri set with about a thousand ceramic tiles reproducing autographs. The painter Mario Berrino began it between 1951 and 1953, cementing the first three tiles on at night to avoid the paperwork. The first was Ernest Hemingway's.

Geography

A 3,700-metre littoral between Porto Salvo and Capo Vadino, divided at Capo Santa Croce, with about 3,000 metres of fine sheltered sand on its western half and three hill frazioni above it.

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History

No Roman town at all, a foundation legend the historians reject, a wall circuit of 1.6 kilometres against Barbary pirates, independence from Albenga in 1540 — and an English winter colony from the 1870s.

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Culture

An English colony that left a library second in Italy only to Florence's, a dialect called arascin surviving only in the hill frazioni, and a wall of autographs begun illegally at night.

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How it was built and evolved over time

A borgo founded by families coming down from the hills, walled with 1.6 kilometres of circuit against pirates, then rebuilt outwards as a resort — the promenade an election promise, the bastions quarried for it.

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Climate patterns

Mild and sunny in winter because an unbroken belt of hills blocks the cold air from the north — which is why Alassio became a curative station in the nineteenth century.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you visit the isola Gallinara?

No. The comune states plainly that the island is not visitable and that every boat excursion circumnavigates it without being able to gain access. It is a regional nature reserve, it belongs to the neighbouring comune of Albenga, and its sheer cliffs hold one of the largest yellow-legged gull colonies in the Ligurian Sea. The trips themselves — island tour, bio-snorkelling, cetacean watching, diving — leave from the Porto Turistico L. Ferrari.

Which motorway exit is Alassio?

There isn't one. The A10 crosses the communal territory and has no junction dedicated exclusively to Alassio. Use Andora coming from France or Ventimiglia, and Albenga coming from Milan, Genoa or Turin, then the Aurelia. The train is the easier arrival: the station is in the centre of town and most long-distance services on the Genoa-Ventimiglia line stop.

Can I take my dog on the beach?

Not between 1 May and 30 September, when dogs are forbidden on the sands at any hour, night included. Outside that window they are allowed. Year-round there are dog-friendly private beach clubs and a fenced exercise area in the Parco di Villa Fiske, on Via Costa Lupara up in the hills.

Do I need to book the Giardini di Villa della Pergola?

Yes, and online. Access is exclusively by guided visit, open every day from 20 March, with slots at 09:30, 11:30, 15:00 and 17:00 and a duration of about 80 minutes. Tickets are sold only through the operator's online ticket office, which it names as the only official source for availability. Entry is refused more than ten minutes after the start time, and there are no refunds and no time changes. There is no visitor parking: the gardens are ten minutes on foot from the station, through the underpass at Viale Gibb 30.

When is the wisteria, and when the agapanthus?

Wisteria in March and April, continuing into May — the most important collection in Italy, about forty varieties. Agapanthus in June and July — the largest collection in Europe, over five hundred species. The gardens warn in their own words that every season is in itself different, and that a cold spring delays the early flowerings while a warm one brings them forward.

When is the market?

Every Saturday morning, 8:00 to 13:00, in Piazza Paccini and Via Diaz, with 76 stalls of food and non-food goods.

How much is the tourist tax?

Between €0.70 and €2.00 per person per night depending on the type and classification of the property, charged from 1 April to 31 October and capped at five consecutive nights in the same place. Children under 12 are exempt, as are coach drivers, escorts of groups of 20 or more, and disabled and non-self-sufficient guests.

Is there free parking?

Yes — the white-line spaces, which the comune locates chiefly in Viale Daniel Hanbury and Via Adelasia (the former-hospital zone), Corso Europa and via G. B. Pera. Blue-line spaces cost €1.80 an hour, payable at the meter or through the Easypark, Paybyphone and Cicero apps, with charged hours varying by season and zone. Watch the disc-time limits.

How do I get up to Moglio or Solva without a car?

TPL line 92 to Moglio and line 99 to Solva. On the coast, line 40 runs from Andora to Finale Ligure every 30 minutes, day and evening. Ask at check-in for the free TPL Tourist Card Bus, which covers the province's buses for seven days.

Who actually wrote on the Muretto?

About a thousand ceramic tiles reproduce autographs — at first the famous customers of Mario Berrino's own Caffe Roma, whose signatures he had been collecting, and later visitors to the town generally. There are also tiles bearing the arms of Italian and foreign comuni, of associations and clubs, and even of fictional characters: Hansel and Gretel have one. The first tile was Ernest Hemingway's, followed by the Quartetto Cetra and Cosimo di Ceglie.

Is there a cinema, a campsite or a bureau de change?

None of the three. The comune states that Alassio has no cinemas, no camper stopping areas and no campsites, and no currency exchange office — for the last, its advice is to ask at your hotel reception.

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Checked against Visit Alassio -- official tourism site of the Citta di Alassio — From the Porto Turistico L. Ferrari the various boat excursions depart, which range from the simple tour of the isola Gallinara to bio-snorkelling outings at the isola Gallinara, outings for the sighting of cetaceans and outings for diving in the sea. The isola Gallinara is not visitable: all the boat excursions circumnavigate the island, but without being able to gain access. The water sports that can be practised at Alassio are swimming courses in the pool, sailing courses, wave walking lessons, surf lessons, the baptism of the sea and diving courses, and mermaiding lessons. The sports facilities at Alassio are the municipal swimming pool, the Palalassio L. Ravizza, the Stadio Ferrando, the Circolo Nautico Al Mare and the Hanbury Tennis Club., Alassio is halfway between Genoa and the French border. It is about 220 km from Milan, 190 from Turin, 320 from Florence, 74 from Ventimiglia and a little more than 100 from Nice. To reach Alassio one must take the A10 Genoa-Savona-Ventimiglia motorway: arriving from France or from Ventimiglia the best motorway exit is Andora, while arriving from Milan, Genoa or Turin one should take the exit of Albenga and continue on the strada statale Aurelia following the signs. The principal lines that stop at the station of Alassio are those coming from Milan, Genoa, Turin and France, and most of the trains on these routes stop at Alassio; the station is situated in the centre of the town and is served by many trains, and from here one can easily reach one's accommodation or destination on foot, by public transport or by taxi. The most convenient airports are those of Genoa Cristoforo Colombo, 95 km away, and of Nice Cote d'Azur, about 115 km away; both are served by the principal airlines, with direct flights from a great many Italian and European cities, and from the airport one may take a taxi, hire a car or travel by train., The largest free beach at Alassio is found beyond the L. Ferrari tourist marina. During the bathing season, from 1 May to 30 September, it is forbidden to take dogs on to the sands, even during the night hours; in the remaining period it is possible to go to the beach with one's own dog, and there are also private bathing establishments that are dog friendly. There is a fenced dog exercise area inside the Parco di Villa Fiske, in the hill zone in Via Costa Lupara. Alassio offers innumerable possibilities for those who like to move on foot: for simple but pleasant walks one can follow the whole seafront as far as the Cappelletta and the Porto Turistico, or as far as Laigueglia in the opposite direction; for those who like more demanding walks the hill offers many trekking routes along ancient mule tracks and paths immersed in greenery. Guided visits in the town and in the hills are organised in the course of the year., Every Saturday morning, from 8.00 to 13.00, the weekly market takes place in Piazza Paccini and in Via Diaz, where 76 exhibitors can be found with food and non-food goods., The tourist tax at Alassio is applied from 1 April to 31 October in all accommodation structures or apartments for tourist use. The rates vary on the basis of the type and the different classification of the tourist accommodation structures, oscillating from a minimum of 0.70 euro to a maximum of 2.00 euro per person per night, up to a maximum of 5 consecutive overnight stays in the same structure. Children below 12 years of age, coach drivers and tourist escorts who provide assistance to organised groups of at least 20 people, the handicapped and non-self-sufficient persons do not pay the tourist tax., Along the town streets of Alassio numerous paid parking spaces are found, recognisable as those marked by the blue line. The hourly tariff is 1.80 euro, but the payment time bands may vary according to the season and the zone. It is possible to pay for the parking directly on the spot, through the parking meters, with cash or credit card, or more conveniently by mobile telephone through the apps Easypark, Paybyphone and Cicero. In the town free parking spaces can easily be identified, those marked by a white line; above all they are found in Viale Daniel Hanbury and Via Adelasia, in the zone of the former hospital, or in Corso Europa and via G. B. Pera. Attention should be paid to the time-disc zones, where it is possible to park only for a limited time. Among the wide offer of free and paid parking, some spaces are reserved for people affected by disability; should these not be available, the car may be left in the blue-line parking free of charge, displaying a valid European Unified Disability Certificate (CUDE). Those driving a touring coach or accompanying a group may park in the stopping area reserved specially for them., The public transport service offered by the province of Savona (TPL) permits movement comfortably over the whole territory of Alassio for short and longer journeys. Line 40 reaches all the coastal localities from Andora to Finale Ligure with daytime and evening runs every 30 minutes, while lines 92 and 99 reach respectively the borgo of Moglio and that of Solva. The taxi rank is found in Piazza Quartino, right at the exit of the central railway station; the service is active 24 hours a day, and can be used to move about the town, to make trips out of town or even to travel further afield. The station is situated a short distance from the shopping streets and from the sea, quickly reachable on foot; from here one can travel towards Genoa and Milan or Monte Carlo and Nice in nearby France thanks to the wide offer of long-distance trains, Eurocity and Intercity, while for other localities of the Ligurian coast the regional train service is advised., Public toilets at Alassio are in Piazza Paccini, in Piazza Stalla, in Passeggiata Ciccione, at the railway station on platform 1, and at the Porto L. Ferrari. A left-luggage service is available in Piazza Don Francesco Della Valle 2, a few minutes on foot from the railway station. Three pharmacies are present at Alassio: Farmacia Inglese, Corso Dante 344, telephone 0182 640128; Farmacia Angloamericana, Via Vittorio Veneto 3, telephone 0182 640606; and Farmacia S. Ambrogio, Piazza Airaldi e Durante 8, telephone 0182 645164. For lost property, enquiries may be made to the Polizia Municipale of Alassio. At Alassio there is no currency exchange office; if you have difficulty we advise you to turn to the reception of your hotel. At Alassio there are no cinemas. There are some ZTL zones at Alassio; for more information contact the polizia municipale on 0182 645555. At Alassio there are no camper stopping areas, nor campsites where one can stay with a caravan. Gardens with play areas for children are the Giardini Charlie Chaplin, between Via Zara and Corso Dante; the Giardini Piazza Stalla, between Viale Hanbury and Viale Marconi; the Parco San Rocco in Via Michelangelo; and the Giardini Padre Pio, between Via L. Da Vinci and Via delle Palme. (October 2026).
Checked against Wikipedia — The communal territory of Alassio is crossed by the A10 Genoa-Ventimiglia motorway, which presents no junction dedicated exclusively to the town. Also present are the strada statale 1 Via Aurelia, which permits the connection with Albenga to the east and Laigueglia to the west, the strada provinciale 18 Alassio-Testico, the strada provinciale 55 Bossoleto-Crocetta di Alassio and the strada statale 717 di Villanova di Albenga. Alassio is crossed by the Genoa-Ventimiglia railway, single-track in the Alassio stretch, where the railway station of Alassio stands, provided with three tracks at the service of travellers; for the latter the sinking of the railway bed with the construction of an underground station is planned, analogously to what has happened with the station of Sanremo, placed on the same route. The original station of Alassio, built in wooden materials, saw its inauguration in 1872 by the Societa per le Ferrovie dell'Alta Italia, an entity that subsequently became part of the Rete Mediterranea; subsequently, in 1888, the goods warehouse was built, thus widening the functions of the station. The railway station of Alassio saw the birth of a new building for passengers thanks to the work of the engineer Achille Manfredini, who completed the project in 1915. This railway area is characterised by three tracks, each with its own platform and connected to one another by an underpass. The station has been equipped with technologies for the monitoring and management of railway traffic and, for a certain period, has been controlled remotely from the operations centre of Albenga., The wall is now covered with about a thousand ceramic tiles with the reproduction of the autographs of famous figures -- initially those who had frequented Berrino's establishment, collected by him, and then over the years those who visited Alassio. There are also numerous tiles with the coats of arms of comuni, associations and clubs, and even of characters of fiction, such as Hansel and Gretel. The bronze statue of the Innamorati -- the lovers -- was then added above the little wall, the work of the sculptor Eros Pellini. From the years of its construction the Muretto has been considered the symbol of Alassio, a destination sought after by tourists from all over the world. On 25 March 2013, following the example of the Muretto di Alassio, the United States artist Sandra Chace inaugurated the Muretto dei Cani. Situated at the initial end of Corso Dante Alighieri, precisely in the giardini Morteo, this work of art presents, as of 2020, about 500 tiles depicting animals, mainly dogs but also rabbits and cats; a particularly significant element is the prominence given to the tiles destined for guide dogs for the blind., The installation of the Muretto di Alassio is placed in time between 1951 and 1953, when the painter Mario Berrino, animated by the will to transform the bare and anonymous wall in front of his bar, the Caffe Roma, decided to begin this project. Even before the idea of making the Muretto, Mario Berrino had begun the practice of collecting the signatures of the famous figures who frequented his bar, and this habit of collecting autographs proved fundamental in the creative process that led to the birth of the Muretto. Together with his friend and regular customer Ernest Hemingway, who happened to be staying at Alassio in that period, Berrino conceived the idea of adding tiles with the signatures of illustrious figures above the little wall in front of the Caffe Roma, and Hemingway was amply in agreement. The first tile to be laid on the Muretto di Alassio was Hemingway's, followed subsequently by that of the Quartetto Cetra and by that of Cosimo di Ceglie. However, this operation took place at night, or at dawn, in order to avoid bureaucratic complications and not to arouse suspicion among the residents of Alassio. Notwithstanding the clandestine nature of the operation, the following morning, when the first three tiles were already visible to all, nobody raised objections; this apparent tacit assent further encouraged the initiative, leading to the gradual increase of the tiles day after day., Alassio is an Italian comune of 9,874 inhabitants in the province of Savona in Liguria, the seventh of the province by number of inhabitants. It borders Villanova d'Albenga and Albenga to the north, Andora and Laigueglia to the south, Villanova d'Albenga and Andora to the west, and to the east it is washed by the Ligurian Sea. Alassio is a renowned winter tourist locality and a very popular bathing destination, known for its low sandy beach which extends in a wide curve from the rocks of the Capo di Santa Croce as far as Capo Mele. The town has an elongated conformation, situated between the mountain slopes and the sea. On the surrounding hills, covered with olive groves and vineyards, stand numerous villas, for the most part the property of English citizens, who have always shown a particular affection for the town, forming an important local community. Characterised by a genuinely favourable climate, it is protected by a continuous mountain chain which defends it from the cold winds coming from the north., The littoral of Alassio, situated between Porto Salvo and Capo Vadino, is characterised by a natural division at the Capo di Santa Croce, which separates the zone into two distinct stretches: one to the west, as far as Capo Mele, and one to the east, under the influence of the Centa torrent. The western part is the most notable for the presence of an extensive beach of fine calcareous-siliceous sand which extends for about 3,000 metres, favoured by the natural protection offered by Capo Mele and by a coastal orientation that shelters it from the prevailing winds, contributing to the stability of the shore. This area receives input from eight watercourses, although the longest does not exceed three and a half kilometres, indicating that the input of material from these torrents is limited. The littoral of Alassio extends for about 3,700 metres along the coast, with a very slight gradient; the depth of the coastal zone varies according to the specific locality considered. The composition of the sand of the beaches of Alassio consists principally of quartz and silicates, which represent about 76% of the material. Among the summits of the comune are monte Tirasso (or Tirazzo), 587 metres, where the sanctuary of Nostra Signora della Guardia is located; monte Pisciavino, the highest summit of the gulf of Alassio with its 597 metres above sea level; and finally monte Bignone, which forms part of the Ingaunian territory but is nonetheless visible from the town, the most suggestive relief to see because of its rocks and its infinite paths, which reach up to its summit at 523 metres, and which is also the last point of Alassio the sun reaches during the sunset. The comune extends over a surface of 17.25 square kilometres and comprises three frazioni, situated on the hills and heights that surround the communal territory: Moglio, Solva and Caso. The frazione of Moglio consists of a calm village on the central hill of Alassio, reachable by a provincial road towards Testico, known for the presence of olive trees, small villas and for its church. Solva, or Sorba, is situated on the hill that separates Alassio and Albenga; the name Solva derives from the ancient Ligurian dialect surva, meaning "above". This small borgo has its own piazza and its own church, inside which it is possible to find frescoes dating back to the fourteen-hundreds, depicting the pains of hell., The climate of Alassio presents a certain differentiation between the coast and the surrounding hills. On the summits of the Colle di Vegliasco and of the Tirasso, occasionally during the winter, snowfalls can occur; however, down in the valley, in the centre of Alassio and of Laigueglia, snow is a rare event, limited to sporadic thundery sleet. In general the climate of Alassio is mild and warm, even in winter. Temperatures rarely descend below zero and, even on the coldest days, the sun is often present; its presence stabilises the temperatures, conferring on the winter an almost spring-like character. A determining factor for the mildness of the climate of Alassio, in summer as in winter, is the presence of a "belt" of hills that surrounds the town. These hills protect Alassio from the cold winds coming from the north, contributing to the creation of a particularly favourable microclimate. Thanks to its mild climate, already in the eighteen-hundreds Alassio established itself as a renowned curative and thermal station, attractive to a great number of visitors; the salubrity of the air contributed further to its popularity as a destination for wellbeing and cure. At Alassio the most common type of wind is the scirocco, coming from the south-east., During the nineteenth century the arrival of the Genoa-Ventimiglia railway marked the beginning of Alassio's path towards its status as a renowned international tourist destination, particularly appreciated by English visitors, among whom the figure of Sir Thomas Hanbury stands out. Several other prominent English families chose Alassio as their residence, including the Gibb, McMurdo and Hanbury families. The English played a significant role in the promotion of the culture of Alassio, so much so that the town is often considered a sort of "English colony", with numerous structures and places linked to English culture, such as the English library, the "Hanbury" tennis club and the Anglican church. The English Library was founded in 1875 by the Anglican pastor John Hayes, who was one of the first Anglican chaplains of the town. Hayes built a library outside the Anglican church of Alassio, so that parishioners returning home might leave the books they did not want to carry with them. It is one of the oldest English libraries in Italy and in Europe, and is the second library in Italy for the number and importance of its volumes in the English language, surpassed only by the English library of Florence. The place survived the two world wars, and the decline of the vast English presence in favour of other peoples., The budello of Alassio -- officially it is called "Piazza XX Settembre" -- is a carruggio facing the sea, defined as the "pulsing heart of the town". It is surrounded by houses of the fifteen- and sixteen-hundreds, running the whole length of the town. This street has two principal entrances: the first is the one from the Borgo Coscia, that is to say towards Laigueglia; the second is the one from Piazza Partigiani, towards Albenga. Along the course of the budello there are many exits, both towards the town street -- such as corso Dante Alighieri -- and those which lead directly towards the shore. The budello contributes to the economy of the town, given the presence of shops of various kinds, where both tourists and the inhabitants of the town can make their purchases; given the presence of shops of this kind, the budello has won the designation of "open-air shopping centre"., The Muretto di Alassio -- also nicknamed the little wall of love and the little wall of the artists -- is an installation situated in the centre of the town of the same name, precisely along the corso Dante Alighieri. It consists of a wall composed of stones, characterised by the addition of small ceramic tiles. These tiles are adorned with signatures of famous figures, coats of arms of Italian and foreign comuni, and sculptures. Positioned beside the "Charlie Chaplin" playground and the square in which the monument to the fallen stands, the Muretto is found opposite the "Caffe Roma". It was in that very bar that, in 1953, the idea of beautifying an "anonymous and bare wall" was conceived by Mario Berrino, together with his brother Giorgio and with the United States writer Ernest Hemingway. It is universally recognised, together with the Baci di Alassio, as one of the most emblematic symbols of the town, so much so that Alassio is sometimes nicknamed "the Town of the Muretto"., The installation of the Muretto di Alassio is placed in time between 1951 and 1953, when the painter Mario Berrino, animated by the will to transform the bare and anonymous wall in front of his bar, the Caffe Roma, decided to begin this project. Even before the idea of making the Muretto, Mario Berrino had begun the practice of collecting the signatures of the famous figures who frequented his bar, and this habit of collecting autographs proved fundamental in the creative process that led to the birth of the Muretto. Together with his friend and regular customer Ernest Hemingway, who happened to be staying at Alassio in that period, Berrino conceived the idea of adding tiles with the signatures of illustrious figures above the little wall in front of the Caffe Roma, and Hemingway was amply in agreement. The first tile to be laid on the Muretto di Alassio was Hemingway's, followed subsequently by that of the Quartetto Cetra and by that of Cosimo di Ceglie. However, this operation took place at night, or at dawn, in order to avoid bureaucratic complications and not to arouse suspicion among the residents of Alassio. Notwithstanding the clandestine nature of the operation, the following morning, when the first three tiles were already visible to all, nobody raised objections; this apparent tacit assent further encouraged the initiative, leading to the gradual increase of the tiles day after day., The wall is now covered with about a thousand ceramic tiles with the reproduction of the autographs of famous figures -- initially those who had frequented Berrino's establishment, collected by him, and then over the years those who visited Alassio. There are also numerous tiles with the coats of arms of comuni, associations and clubs, and even of characters of fiction, such as Hansel and Gretel. The bronze statue of the Innamorati -- the lovers -- was then added above the little wall, the work of the sculptor Eros Pellini. From the years of its construction the Muretto has been considered the symbol of Alassio, a destination sought after by tourists from all over the world. On 25 March 2013, following the example of the Muretto di Alassio, the United States artist Sandra Chace inaugurated the Muretto dei Cani. Situated at the initial end of Corso Dante Alighieri, precisely in the giardini Morteo, this work of art presents, as of 2020, about 500 tiles depicting animals, mainly dogs but also rabbits and cats; a particularly significant element is the prominence given to the tiles destined for guide dogs for the blind., In 1528 sailors and captains of Alassio armed 18 galleons coming from the waters of Sarzano, collaborating under the command of admiral Andrea Doria to repel the French who were threatening the Republic of Genoa. This act did not pass unnoticed, and the French, desiring revenge for the support the Genoese had received from Alassio, armed with numerous galleys and tartanes, presented themselves threateningly in the roadstead of Alassio; notwithstanding the crossfire, the sailors of Alassio, led by Odoardo Airaldo in the Borgo Coscia and by Pietro Fignone of Borgo Barusso, repelled them. Between 23 and 24 January 1540 the Republic of Genoa assumed control of Alassio, instituting the Podestaria di Alassio and appointing a podesta as its local representative, and the town obtained the title of Citta. The podesta enjoyed wide autonomy in civil matters, with the sole exception of cases involving citizens of Albenga; in penal matters he instructed the trials for the gravest crimes, but the definitive sentence belonged to the podesta of Albenga. This was the first time Alassio was an "autonomous" comune, and not under the complete control of Albenga. In 1625, during the period of hostilities between the Genoese State and the Duchy of Savoy -- the latter helped by the Kingdom of France -- Alassio was temporarily occupied by Piedmontese troops, who were then defeated by Genoese soldiers. (October 2026).
Checked against I Giardini di Villa della Pergola — The Giardini di Villa della Pergola are open every day from 20 March. Access is possible exclusively by means of a guided visit. Slots available every day are 09.30, 11:30, 15.00 and 17.00, and during periods of greater attendance further visit slots may be added. Entry is not guaranteed without the advance purchase of a ticket and depends on the availability of the individual slots; the days with available slots are highlighted in the calendar. To verify the updated times and purchase tickets, reference should be made exclusively to the online ticket office, the only official source. The Gardens are visitable only with a guided visit and tickets are exclusively available and purchasable in the online ticket office. The duration is about 80 minutes. Access to the Giardini di Villa della Pergola is permitted from 10 minutes before the visit; the visit begins at the exact time indicated, and access will not be permitted to those who arrive more than 10 minutes after the start time of the visit. No refunds and no changes of time are admitted. To organise exclusive private tours, or for organised groups and private visits and special events, the Gardens are to be contacted by email., At every period of the year at the Giardini di Villa della Pergola different varieties of flowers can be admired and numerous fruits found on the trees. The Gardens give notice that every season is in itself different: if, for example, the spring is particularly cold, the flowering times of many early-season flowers will probably be delayed, while if the spring presents itself very warm, numerous plants will flower early; a hot and dry summer with drought conditions can also cause changes in the flowering times. The indicative flowering periods of some of the collections, plants and flowers of the Gardens are: March and April -- wisterias, Cesalpinia, iris, spireas, roses, Erythrina coralloides; April and May -- wisterias, roses, citrus, Opuntiae, Echium, Ceratostigma plumbaginoides; May and June -- lavender, water lilies, Solanum, Opuntiae; June and July -- Agapanthus, lotus, Annabelle and oakleaf hydrangeas, tropical water lilies, blue water lilies, cacti, Hemerocallis Stella de Oro; July and August -- oleanders, hibiscus, lantanas, Strelitzia nicolai, lotus, Canna indica; August and September -- oleanders, campsis, lantanas, datura, hibiscus; September to November -- hibiscus, oleanders, lantanas, plumbago, Dahlia imperialis. The restoration of the 22 thousand square metres of the Gardens was carried out by the landscape architect Paolo Pejrone, with particular attention dedicated to the recovery, conservation and enrichment of the flowerings, among which those of wisterias and agapanthus stand out. (October 2026).