Discover Deglio Faraldi: Circular Trails, Art and Ligurian Olive Culture

Deglio Faraldi can be discovered through specific trails, historic art and Ligurian olive culture. This creates a destination where walks are combined with insights into local history and agricultural traditions. The Anello dei laghetti, the Church of San Bernardo and the Solo Taggiasca farm each provide a different focus.

On foot between Deglio and Villa Faraldi

The “Anello dei laghetti” circular trail from Deglio Faraldi is approximately 3 km long, has around 180 metres of elevation gain and is estimated to take 1 hour and 15 minutes. It leads to Laghetto del Mulino and along natural ponds on the Torrente Cervo as far as Deglio Faraldi. At Laghetto del Mulino, former watermills were converted into more productive oil mills in the 18th and 19th centuries. On this specific route, you can add your own breaks to the estimated walking time and consider the elevation difference as a separate planning factor alongside the distance. At Laghetto del Mulino, the route connects with the history of the former watermills and their conversion into oil mills.

One of the “I sentieri di pietra” circular trails leads from Deglio Faraldi to Villa Faraldi. On 1 June, the “Anello dei laghetti” circular trail between Riva, Deglio and Villa Faraldi is part of the “Sentieri di pietra” programme. The connection from Deglio Faraldi to Villa Faraldi differs in its route shape from the trail between Riva, Deglio and Villa Faraldi.

Art, Church and Historic Surroundings

The Church of San Bernardo in Deglio near Villa Faraldi contains a tempera painting on wood by Giulio De Rossi, created in 1577. The Chiesa di San Bernardo is associated with Deglio in Villa Faraldi and is located at Piazza San Bernardo in Villa Faraldi.

Castello Dei Clavesana is a castle in the area around Deglio Faraldi.

Landscape and Rural History

On the route to Monte Mezzogiorno from Deglio Faraldi, you will encounter traditional, dome-shaped caselle made of dry-stone masonry. Farmers and shepherds used them as shelters and for protection from bad weather.

Olive Culture with Local Connections

Solo Taggiasca is a farm in Deglio Faraldi at an altitude of around 350 m. The farm produces extra virgin olive oil from the Taggiasca monovarietal cultivar, as well as Taggiasca olives in brine. The olives are prepared according to the classic Ligurian tradition with water, salt and natural flavourings. Those who include regional products in their travel planning will find a direct connection to Ligurian olive culture here.

More Destinations for Planning Your Trip to Italy

If you would like to extend your trip beyond Deglio Faraldi, you can also include San Bartolomeo Di Caravonica, Glori, Pieve Di Teco, Lecchiore, Ospedaletti, Torrazza, Bajardo and Cosio Di Arroscia in your selection.

To the overarching travel overview: Imperia.