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The Roja Valley Apartments are situated on the very outskirts of the ancient village of Airole, about eight miles inland in the direction of Cuneo from Ventimiglia. Originally the customs house marking the French/Italian border, the building has been the subject of substantial renovation and refurbishment to create the ten luxury apartments which now form "Roja Valley".
In the immediate vicinity there are three other residential properties, all with stunning views of the Roja river valley. The medieval village of Airole itself, which clings to a rocky outcrop on the eastern valley wall, is about a mile away. A charming settlement of some 600 folk, its narrow, winding streets offer typical Italian atmosphere, and a limited selection of shops, restaurants and services. At the pinnacle of the village, there stands a wonderfully ornate church, from where a virtually uninterrupted 360 degree vista of the valley below can be enjoyed. For more detailed information visit www.comune.airole.im.it
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Travel south from the village, and you reach the interesting historic settlement of Ventimiglia - translated this means "20 miles", and signifies that Ventimiglia is 20 miles from the old French/Italian border, which used to be marked by the river which forms the boundary to Nice airport today. The town of Ventimiglia is on the main SS1 from Nice to Genoa, and is also on the main trans-riviera motorway the A10, running from beyond Nice to beyond Genoa. For more information contact: www.ventimiglia.it
Monaco/Monte Carlo lies just about 20 miles west of Ventimiglia. Here a totally different shopping experience can be had!. For many years, Monaco and particularly Monte Carlo have become synonymous with wealth and fame!. Visit the world renowned casino if you dare, stroll through the many interesting streets which are packed with extremely up-market shops specialising in designer names merchandise, visit the marina and take in the spectacular views, or simply sample the history and culture of the old town of Monaco itself, perched atop a rocky cliff. For further information visit: www.monte-carlo.mc
A further 15 miles west from Monaco brings you to Nice - the ever popular, elegant French riviera resort. Close by are Cannes and St Tropez too. Highly cosmopolitan, this area has not only wonderful scenery, but excellent shopping. plus, of course the Nice Cote d'Azur International Airport. For further information from: www.nice-coteazur.org and www.nice.aeroport.fr
Travelling east from Ventimiglia, your route takes you through some of the prettiest coastal scenery imaginable via San Remo, Imperia and Savona to name but a few. It is worth taking time out to visit the fairytale village of Portofino whilst in the area, and stop off at the popular resorts of Alassio and Diano Marino, favoured by British visitors for many decades. Eventually you will reach the historic old city of Genoa and the Genoa International Airport. For more information visit: www.airport.genova.it and www.doit.it/Tourism/genova/genoa.html |
