Holiday apartment in Cesio: Panoramic Balcony, Churches and Ligurian Cuisine

Cesio is a village situated on a ridge and rocky spur in a commanding position. The village is considered a panoramic balcony overlooking the Valle Impero. Olive groves are scattered throughout its landscape among oak and chestnut forests. This creates the impression of a hilltop village where landscape experiences and discovering the village are closely intertwined. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Cesio, you can base your choice on this combination of nature, history and regional cuisine.

Churches and Buildings in Arzeno d’Oneglia

In the village of Arzeno d’Oneglia, which belongs to Cesio, the Chiesa di San Benedetto has a square bell tower made of flat layers of stone. In its lower section, the tower is crossed by a portico. The Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Bartolomeo d’Arzeno was redesigned in Baroque forms and has a distinctive onion-shaped bell tower. Arzeno d’Oneglia is also home to the historic and imposing Palazzo de Tomatis, which belonged to an old and esteemed local family.

Cesio Between Historic Routes and Connections

The historic Via del Sale passed through Cesio on the route from Oneglia to Piedmont via the Colle San Bartolomeo. Below Cesio, tunnels provide a faster connection between the valleys of Oneglia and the Valle Arroscia and Piedmont; the former route of Strada Statale 28 was abandoned. Here, you therefore encounter both the memory of a historic trade route and the region’s significantly transformed transport landscape. This gives Cesio an interesting way to engage with history and regional geography when planning your trip, without the village losing its distinctive character as a hilltop location.

Ligurian Cuisine and Ormeasco

The cuisine of the Ligurian hinterland in Cesio includes ravioli and a wild-herb tart, based primarily on vegetables and extra virgin olive oil. A traditional rabbit dish from Cesio is prepared with black olives, local aromatic herbs and Ormeasco wine. Ormeasco has been the predominant traditional grape variety in Cesio for centuries. Traditional regional foods in and around Cesio and the Valle Impero also include cow’s-milk Toma and Pecorino. If you choose accommodation in Cesio, this culinary focus can be an important part of planning your personal holiday: the regional dishes and products give you tangible ways to discover the landscape and local history through taste as well.

A Firm Tradition Throughout the Year

“U Pasto” is a tradition in Cesio held every year during Holy Week on Maundy Thursday by the local Brotherhood of San Giovanni Battista. Together with the churches, Palazzo de Tomatis, the Via del Sale and the regional foods, it makes Cesio a destination for you if you would like to combine cultural impressions, landscapes and everyday Ligurian culture during your holiday.

Further Places to Consider for Your Trip

For further travel ideas, you can also include Latte, Glori, Lingueglietta, Costa D'oneglia, San Biagio Della Cima, Ospedaletti, Praelo and Olivetta San Michele.

For the main travel overview: Imperia.