Liguria in September: Alassio’s Shoulder Season

Liguria in September: Alassio’s Shoulder Season

There is a recognisable point on the Ligurian coast when August begins to loosen its grip. Ferragosto, the Italian holiday on 15 August, has passed; the weeks built around it begin to give way to something quieter. The sound along the lungomare (the seafront...
Alassio Evening: Aperitivo, Passeggiata & the Budello

Alassio Evening: Aperitivo, Passeggiata & the Budello

Late August changes character in Alassio at the end of the afternoon. The brightest hours begin to soften, the beach starts to empty, and movement gathers again along the lungomare, the seafront promenade. Café shutters are open, glasses appear on small tables, and...
Shoulder-Season Offsite in Liguria

Shoulder-Season Offsite in Liguria

There is a familiar pattern to leadership offsites. Everyone agrees that time away from the office matters, yet the days themselves often feel thinner than expected. Conversations begin late because arrivals are staggered, attention drifts because the setting is busy,...
Week in Alassio: A Suggested Villa Rhythm

Week in Alassio: A Suggested Villa Rhythm

There is a particular temptation when planning a week in Alassio to fill every day before you arrive. The promenade, beaches, hill villages and food markets all deserve time, and it is easy to imagine moving constantly from one highlight to the next. Yet the rhythm...
La Passeggiata: Ligurian Evening Walk in Alassio

La Passeggiata: Ligurian Evening Walk in Alassio

As the beach begins to empty and the light softens across the bay, Alassio shifts almost imperceptibly into another part of its day. Café conversations continue, the sound of footsteps replaces the busier rhythm of the afternoon, and families, couples and elderly...
Where to Eat Alassio: Local Dining Guide

Where to Eat Alassio: Local Dining Guide

Planning where to eat in Alassio? If you want a shortlist rather than an endless directory, these are the restaurants we consistently recommend based on local reputation and repeat visits. We prefer sharing a handful of dependable choices that suit different...