Santa Margherita: Chapel, Culture and Hiking Experiences

Santa Margherita Between History and Landscape

Santa Margherita combines a historically documented site with open countryside, regional peaks and festivals with specific dates. The Chapel of S. Margherita has been documented since 8 April 1491: it was first mentioned in a boundary transaction between Peveragno and Beinette notarised on the same day. When choosing a holiday apartment in Santa Margherita, you can therefore consider culture, nature and event dates as equally important focuses of your stay.

Holiday Apartment in Santa Margherita Between Architectural Heritage and Nature

Cascina La Commenda is located in open countryside in the hamlet of Santa Margherita. In the surroundings of Santa Margherita are Casa del Fiume, a castle, Palazzo Uffici Finanziari, a palace, Palazzo Barberi di Branzola, a palace, and the Galimberti House Museum, a museum. For those interested in culture, a castle, two palaces and a museum meet a rural setting here. If you choose your accommodation according to your preferred daily rhythm, this interplay between landscape and architectural heritage can help with your orientation.

In the wider regional surroundings of Santa Margherita is Monte Besimauda (Bisalta), a peak. Bric Costa Rossa, also a peak, is additionally located in the surroundings of Santa Margherita. The surroundings of Santa Margherita also include Giardini Lalla Romano and Giardini Dino Fresia; both are gardens. The peaks and gardens offer different opportunities for nature and recreation, which you can consider alongside the cultural destinations when choosing a holiday apartment.

Hiking Trail to the Bell Tower and Along the Rio Cagnola

A hiking trail leads to the bell tower of Santa Margherita and then continues along Via Vecchia di S. Margherita. The same hiking trail runs along the banks of the Rio Cagnola. It therefore combines a specific local destination with a section of trail by the water. If you would like to alternate active and quieter days during your holiday, you can consider when choosing your holiday apartment whether this connection to hiking or the cultural and festival dates should shape your stay more.

Festival Programme with Regional Flavours

The 2026 festival programme included a “Gran Fritto di Pesce” on Thursday, 16 July 2026. On Friday, 17 July 2026, the “Pizza festival” was part of the celebrations in Santa Margherita. On Saturday, 18 July 2026, the programme included a dinner under the stars featuring suckling pig prepared in the Sardinian style. The dated events showcase culinary aspects that can complement your stay with communal experiences alongside hikes and cultural destinations.

The Pro Loco Beer Fest 2026 was held in the area of Via degli Artigiani in Santa Margherita and offered music, entertainment and catering throughout the event. A fireworks display was scheduled for 22:30 during the celebrations in Santa Margherita. The “Tractor summer party” took place in Santa Margherita in 2025 and was held there for the third time. Whether you choose a holiday apartment or holiday home, you can plan your stay around your preferred focus among the hiking trail, architectural heritage, food, music and events with specific dates.

Other Destinations

You can also visit the pages for Vinadio, Viola, Miroglio, Limone Piemonte, Moretta, Musso, Centallo and Pianfei.

To the main travel overview: Cuneo.