Holiday apartment in Stellanello: olive groves, culture and trails

Stellanello lies in the upper Merula basin and is surrounded by extensive olive groves. The typical Ligurian settlement is spread across several hamlets in green and peaceful surroundings. If you are looking for a holiday apartment in Stellanello, you will find a place where landscapes, history, outdoor activities and regional specialities make a variety of holiday experiences possible.

Holiday apartment in Stellanello among olive groves and history

The Castello sottano was built around 1170 on a small hill above the Merula stream. In the mid-14th century, a large underground cistern and a powerful wall with water outlets were added. Near the small cemetery stand the imposing walls of Stellanello’s old castle. They date back to a castle built by the Clavesana family between the 12th and 13th centuries.

The history of the town can also be read in its religious buildings. The parish church of San Vincenzo features Baroque forms and is furnished inside with altars made of polychrome marble. The Santuario della Madonna di Loreto preserves a wooden group carved by Garaventa in 1700, depicting the Madonna and Saint Elisabetta. The Church of Saints Vincenzo and Anastasio combines Romanesque and Baroque elements and contains frescoes and sacred works of art.

In 1303, Stellanello received its own statutes and greater autonomy through the Statutum Vallis Stellanelli. The Church of San Gregorio Magno dates from the 15th century and preserves a valuable Baroque altar inside; it was restored in 1929 and 1994. The parish church of San Lorenzo Martire dates back to 1448, when it was founded under the direction of Bishop Giorgio Fiesco. The octagonal structure of the Oratorio di San Damiano is also noteworthy.

Hiking, cycling and a special connection to the town

The municipal area is connected by hiking and cycling routes. The municipal route directory includes the route “Tra Uliveti, Frantoi, Cantine e Lavanda”. The “Fischia il vento” hiking trail can be started in Stellanello and followed towards the hamlet of Duranti. The first verses of “Fischia il vento” were written at Passu du Beu in the hamlet of Duranti in Stellanello.

Further cultural details can be found in the hamlets: The Cappella di San Francesco d’Assisi in the hamlet of Rossi was probably built in the Middle Ages. The name of the Cappella della Madonna della Neve is linked to a local legend according to which a miraculous snowfall in summer marked the building site. Stellanello’s war memorial stands behind the Santuario SS. Cosma e Damiano. Its patronal festival is celebrated every year with masses, processions and cultural activities.

Olive oil and Ligurian specialities

The olive groves shape not only the landscape but also the local culinary culture. The tradition of Frantoio Rossi dates back to 1888, and its passion for olive oil has been passed down through five generations. The business is now located in San Damiano. Frantoio Bestoso Domenico offers Taggiasca olives in brine and pitted in extra virgin olive oil, a pâté made with Taggiasca olives and extra virgin olive oil, basil pesto, and preserves in oil. All specialities are produced independently and artisanally in the business’s own laboratory.

When choosing your accommodation, you can take your preferred holiday pace as a guide. The scattered hamlets and the peaceful, green landscape call for different travel planning than days focused on Stellanello’s churches, castles and history. Hiking and cycling routes complement these cultural impressions, while the frantoio tradition offers its own way of experiencing the olive-grove landscape. A holiday apartment in Stellanello therefore provides a suitable base if you want to combine different interests between nature, local history, outdoor activities and Ligurian cuisine with your family.

Discover more destinations

If you would like to consider other places for your travel planning in addition to Stellanello, you can find Pallare, Marina di Andora, Castelvecchio Di Rocca Barbena, Brasi, Savona, Pietra Ligure, Alassio and Rialto.

Go to the overarching travel overview: Savona.