I Re Fenean is a family run, lovingly restored ancient Italian farmhouse dwelling dating back to the fourteenth century which now houses six uniquely styled Agriturismo self catering apartments with modern and comfortable facilities as well as a private swimming pool. Our holiday rentals are situated amongst the olive groves and vineyards in the picturesque Apennine mountain terrain of Garlenda, in the ‘Riviera Dei Fiori’ province of Savona, Liguria, within a few miles of the famous Italian Riviera coastline and its popular beach resorts. Our charming apartments with panoramic scenic views, which can cater for two up to six guests each, have been stylized with care by mixing contemporary amenities with antique furnishings finished with personal artistic touches by Italian artist Manol Bozuffi.
Situated in the lush Ligurian countryside, in the ancient hamlet of Praglione adjacent to Garlenda Golf Club and the village of Garlenda, nestled between the sea and the hills in close proximity to the sandy beaches of the Italian Riviera ports of Alassio, Imperia & Sanremo and the medieval and Roman towns of Albenga and Villanova. The cities of San Remo, Ventimiglia and Nice, as well as the port of Genoa, are all within an hour’s drive with Milan’s ultra chic mode and designer fashions a two journey away, whilst the famous attractions of Portofino, Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Cinque Terre (Five Lands) are within a 90 minute drive.
Only 1 hour car drive there are 2 Internationl Airport :C. Colombo-Genoa-Italy ( Ryanair) and Cote D'Azur-Nice-France ( easyJet + Air Lingus) for low cost fly.
I Re Fenean is the perfect base for a multitude of outdoor tourist activities which includes golfing, sailing, horse riding, cycling and mountain biking, walking and trekking as well as a plethora of water sports which include yacht sailing, surfing, diving, horse racing etc etc.. (TBC). Avid shopaholics have a wealth of markets and designer city shopping to choose from on their doorstep here whist Italian art, history and culture enthusiasts will not be left disappointed.
Less active guests can enjoy the open peaceful and unspoilt scenic mountain and coastal landscapes, quaint traditional villas, and the friendly, welcoming people that this region is renowned for and immerse themselves in an atmosphere of complete tranquility.
Tuition and short courses in distemper, water colouring, oil and fabric painting are available with artist Manol Bozuffi.
Private language tuition and lessons & Italian Food and Cooking Courses can also be arranged on request.
Bike:After the Second World War champions like Fausto Coppi, Felice Gimondi, Vittorio Adorni and many others decided to take advantage of the mild climate, beautiful scenery and wonderful hospitality of the Riviera Ligure delle Palme and do their training here before the start of the racing season.
Following in the tracks of the professional cyclists, amateurs can also find an ideal setting for long rides on our roads, surrounded by the colors of the sea and the scents of the lush vegetation of the interior.
One annual event that definitely should not be missed is the Trofeo Laigueglia, which opens the international professional racing season.
Free Climbing:And it is no accident that the Riviera Ligure delle Palme, with its splendid scenery, should have become a major center for this emerging sport. The walls of white and porous limestone rising sheer above the sea, testifying to millions of years of geological history, draw climbers of international standing as well as complete neophytes: an influx of between a hundred and two hundred thousand people a year, distributed right along the coast and at all times of year, thanks to the numerous routes (around 2000) at different levels of difficulty.
All that it takes is a minimum of equipment – light shoes and short pants – along with a bit of experience gained on the simplest climbs and a taste for adventure in order to be able to enjoy fabulous views over a multicolored sea.
Riding:The hinterland of the Riviera Ligure delle Palme seems almost to have been made for those who love to go on excursions by horse, with its well-equipped trails covering the whole province.
The many riding centers dotted around the territory permit anyone to spend a pleasant day riding up from the coastal plains to the shady beech forests of the interior. Garlenda also offers the chance to attend genuine horse races at the racecourse in Villanova d’Albenga and to try your hand at show jumping at one of several centers of equitation.
