Casanova Lerrone between Churches, Nature and Festivals

Between Vineyards, Olive Groves and Local History

Casanova Lerrone has a hilly municipal area shaped predominantly by vineyards and olive groves. Vegetables and fruit are cultivated in the flatter areas. The regional character also includes its location along the “Strada del vino e dell’olio dalle Alpi al Mare”, the road of wine and oil from the Alps to the sea. For planning your trip, this makes it a place where landscape, agriculture and regional cuisine form closely interconnected themes.

Sacred Art and Historic Places

The parish church of Sant’Antonino was built in the Baroque style and preserves a polyptych dating from 1552. Its architecture and a clearly dated work of art give a visit a specific cultural focus.

At Maremo, the old ruins of the fortifications built by the Del Carretto margraves have been preserved. The hamlet of Bosco provides a different historical accent. The small village consists of stone houses and typical traditional buildings and was established in the 15th century.

The Santuario della Nostra Signora della Visitazione di Degna is located in the municipal area of Casanova Lerrone (Savona). The present-day Santuario was built between 1616 and 1618. In the church of the Santuario della Madonna di Degna, a wooden group attributed to Maragliano provides another connection to art history.

Nature and Outdoor Activities

The Area protetta Provinciale Testata Alte Valli Merula e Lerrone nature reserve also includes Casanova Lerrone. Extensive grasslands lie on the southern slopes of the protected area; they were created through human use. Thus, alongside the hilly landscapes, the area also includes open spaces shaped by its history of land use.

In the Casanova Lerrone area, walks are possible among olive groves and chestnut forests. There are also mountain-biking trails. You can therefore focus your days either on peaceful paths through cultivated landscapes or on cycling, without requiring a specific travel itinerary.

Festivals with Regional Connections

The Festa del Buon Mangiare always takes place in the week after Ferragosto. The summer festival offers an opportunity to rediscover local dishes and specialities. Its fixed period is particularly relevant when planning a trip with a culinary focus.

The festival of the Madonna della Visitazione in Degna is celebrated on Easter Monday. The area’s history during the Second World War is also present in the local context: the path bears the name of the song “Fischia il vento” and is connected with this history. The cultural spectrum therefore extends from sacred art and traditional architectural forms to regional festivals and historical remembrance.

Travel Planning Based on Your Interests

When choosing your accommodation, you can compare these focuses with the way you would like to organize your days. Travellers primarily interested in churches, art and fortress ruins will choose different priorities from those planning walks among olive groves and chestnut forests or mountain-biking trails. The dates of the Festa del Buon Mangiare and the festival of the Madonna della Visitazione also provide specific reference points when choosing the travel period. This allows Casanova Lerrone to be discovered through several interconnected yet clearly distinct interests.

Other Places for Orientation

For further orientation: Villalunga, Piani, Pianazzo, Varazze, Calice Ligure, Marina di Andora, Borghi, Cisano Sul Neva

For the broader travel overview: Savona.