We are pleased to invite you to the famous Candelora Fair, held for over 300 years in the area around the Santuario della Rovere, in the municipality of San Bartolomeo al Mare.
- Duration: 2 days / 1 night
- Location: San Bartolomeo al Mare, Dolceacqua, La Mortola
- Participation in the Fiera della Candelora with themed areas and stands
- Wine and local product tasting at a winery
- Admission to the Doria Castle and Hanbury Gardens
- Optional olive oil tasting course available upon request
Giardini Botanici Hanbury
Dolceacqua
San Bartolomeo al Mare
We are pleased to invite you to the famous Candelora Fair, held for over 300 years in the area around the Santuario della Rovere, in the municipality of San Bartolomeo al Mare.
The Candelora Fair is the oldest traditional event in Liguria: historically linked to the beginning of the agricultural season, it still maintains its original setup, giving great space to the sale of agricultural tools, livestock, seeds. In recent years, the fair has incorporated, alongside its original structure, stalls of street vendors, thematic areas, events, and attractions for both adults and children.
EXPERIENTIAL PACKAGE
“Fiera della Candelora”
DAY 1: San Bartolomeo al Mare – The Fair
Late morning arrival in San Bartolomeo al Mare for the visit and participation in the event, where you can explore five different themed areas. The fair begins with a traditional market and continues with agricultural and nature-related exhibitions, food and wine stands, livestock and animal farming exhibits, and ends with environmental education booths and educational farms.
At the end of the afternoon, check-in at the selected hotel, followed by dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 2: The Heart of Liguria – The Hinterland
In the morning, we suggest a wonderful excursion in the Riviera. The first stop is Dolceacqua, where you can stroll beneath the atmospheric ruins of the Doria Castle in a Renaissance setting, continuing through the narrow alleys of the historic center. At lunchtime, enjoy a wine and local product tasting at one of the area’s wineries.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Hanbury Gardens, located in La Mortola: an exotic 18-hectare paradise created in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, who acclimatized plant species from all over the world, collected during his countless travels.
For true enthusiasts, an olive oil tasting course can be booked on request and scheduled on the first day.
In the afternoon, transfer to the Hanbury Gardens in La Mortola: an exotic paradise of 18 hectares, created in 1867 by Sir Thomas Hanbury, who acclimatized species from all over the world, resulting from his numerous travels.
For enthusiasts, it is possible, upon request, to book an olive oil tasting course to be held on the first day.
More Information about the Fiera della Candelora
Included:
- Accommodation in one of our hotels in a double room
- One overnight stay with breakfast included
- Half board treatment, drinks included
- Entrance to the Doria Castle in Dolceacqua
- Entrance to the Hanbury Botanical Gardens
- Administrative and booking management fees
- Insurance
Not Included:
- Lunches and dinners are based on the daily menu or the tasting menu proposed by the chef. Any à la carte orders must be paid for on-site.
- The visits suggested in the program are to be considered self-guided unless otherwise specified.
