{"id":39869,"date":"2021-09-14T10:24:43","date_gmt":"2021-09-14T10:24:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rivieradeibambini.it\/?p=39869"},"modified":"2021-09-14T10:24:43","modified_gmt":"2021-09-14T10:24:43","slug":"the-naturalistic-paths-and-excursions-in-finale-ligure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rivieradeibambini.it\/en\/the-naturalistic-paths-and-excursions-in-finale-ligure\/","title":{"rendered":"The naturalistic paths and excursions in Finale Ligure"},"content":{"rendered":"

The naturalistic paths and excursions in Finale Ligure<\/h1><\/h1><\/div>

BETWEEN ROCK, SKY AND SEA<\/span><\/h3>\n

The crossing Varigotti-Noli always overlooks the sea and is definitely one of the\u00a0most beautiful excursions of Liguria<\/b>. The path touches different ancient churches built on the uplands (St. Lawrence of Varigotti, St. Giulia and St. Lazarus of Noli) and has been renamed \u201cSentiero del Pellegrino\u201d (Pilgrim\u2019s Path). Admiring the endless landscape overlooking the sea, you arrive over the hump at the Semaforo (a disused military base that is a historical signalling point for navigation) and go down the hill towards the Noli Gulf. With a short detour you can also visit the \u201cGrotta dei briganti\u201d (the bandits cave) while the hermitage built by Captain De Albertis, an intellectual and traveller of the late 1800s, is on your pathway. Even children will get\u00a0great satisfaction of this excursion<\/b>: you can make a half day excursion, but to enjoy it better we suggest to spend an\u00a0entire day with a packed lunch<\/b>, from\u00a0autumn to spring<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

THE ANCIENT CHURCH OF SAINT LAWRENCE<\/span><\/h3>\n

A walk that starts from Varigotti and is\u00a0suitable for children too<\/b>. Start your climbing among olive trees and follow a large mule trail. While walking, discover the local flora with its typical species with bright, leathery and often aromatic leaves.\u00a0Some species are very rare<\/b>\u00a0and can be only found in this corner of paradise, where you can admire some blooms even in winter! The destination of your walking is the\u00a0small and ancient church of Saint Lawrence<\/b>\u00a0(11th\u00a0century) that overlooks the sea in the place where once was located the medieval port. Opposite the church you can see a watch tower on Punta Crena, a bastion used in the past to tackle piracy. The walk lasts 1 to 1.5 hours (according to the rest stops) and is pleasant in any season.<\/span><\/p>\n

VALLIS PONTIUM<\/span><\/h3>\n

In the\u00a0Ponci Valley<\/b>\u00a0run once water that has since disappeared when natural causes diverted the water underground. At a rocky gorge you can still spot the erosion created by river that are known as \u201cpotholes\u201d and\u00a05 Roman bridges<\/b>\u00a0that further witness the presence of water in the past. In some tracts you will walk along a \u201croad\u201d that was build 2000 years ago and that winds along luxuriant vineyards and thick forests. After the third\u00a0Roman bridge<\/b>\u00a0we suggest a short detour a little more demanding to reach the\u00a0Medieval Quarries of Pietra del Finale<\/b>, where rock was extracted using hammer and chisel. Hidden amid the vegetation you can also spot the well preserved ancient limekiln of\u00a0Verzi<\/b>. The excursion to the quarries can be easily made in a half day in any season.<\/span><\/p>\n

TREASURE HUNT ON THE UPLAND<\/span><\/h3>\n

A short excursion between the ups and downs of the largest upland in the territory of Finale will be animated by a treasure hunt. The \u201ctowns of rocks\u201d, \u201cthe red lands\u201d,\u00a0the caves and the other unusual natural shapes offer us the inspiration for riddles and enigmas to solve in order to find the desired treasure<\/b>. The activity takes place around the famous \u201cArma delle Manie\u201d and can finish with a deserved snack at Osteria del Bosco or at the restaurant La Grotta. The treasure hunt lasts about one hour and is suitable for children attending elementary school. The ideal period is\u00a0from spring to the beginning of autumn<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

MEGALITHS: TRUE PASSION<\/span><\/h3>\n

Many half day itineraries with a medium difficulty lead you to the discovery of the findings that witness the presence in our territory of the Central European \u201cMegalithic civilization<\/b>\u201d, which was widespread around the year zero as well as in more recent times. This was due to the close bond between the inhabitants of Liguria and the earth energy. You will thus be able to visit the\u00a0Megalithic Fence of Camporotondo<\/b>, the observatory on the cliff of\u00a0Bric Pianarella<\/b>, the dolmens of\u00a0Monticello<\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0Verezzi<\/b>, the menhir of\u00a0Gorra<\/b>, the petroglyph of\u00a0Ciappo delle Conche<\/b>, of\u00a0Ciappo dei Ceci<\/b>, of\u00a0Ciappo del Sale<\/b>\u00a0and others.\u00a0Ideal season: spring or autumn<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>

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