<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Casa Vista Liguria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Country house for rent in Apricale, Liguria Italy.]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 11:10:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.villabellavista.no/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Discover Apricale – The Hidden Jewel of Liguria]]></title><description><![CDATA[Perched gracefully on a hillside overlooking the Nervia Valley, Apricale is one of Liguria’s most beautiful medieval villages — a place where time seems to slow and every corner tells a story. Its name comes from the Latin apricus, meaning “exposed to the sun”, and that warmth is felt everywhere — in the light, the people, and the golden stone walls that glow at sunset. Piazza Vittorio Emanuelle II Wander through narrow cobblestone alleys, beneath archways draped in vines, and you’ll find...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/kopi-av-fra-500-til-1-5-millioner-reisende</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ea0148444c2ca30e224578</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 20:52:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_fa02a9f97ad8435cac93ada30f8d62a4~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[«We found the authentic Liguria: An off-season road trip through north-west Italy’s brilliant villages and cuisine»]]></title><description><![CDATA[By avoiding the famous hotspots and travelling in December, we enjoy culinary delights and historic charms without the summer crowds Alexis Steinman Wed 3 Dec 2025 08.00 CET The fairytale hilltop village of Apricale. Photograph: Free Artist/Alamy T he copper pot is filled with a custard so golden it looks like liquid sunshine. Our waiter carefully ladles the sugary, egg-yolk elixir , zabaglione, into two bowls for dunking warm pansarole  doughnuts. Our conversation stops, a silent competition...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/we-found-the-authentic-liguria-an-off-season-road-trip-through-north-west-italy-s-brilliant-villag</link><guid isPermaLink="false">693363c8138c033374d383ef</guid><pubDate>Fri, 05 Dec 2025 23:34:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_b496aa1b30644a0d884bd9cff8de32ff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traveling by car to Liguria?? Take the scenic route.]]></title><description><![CDATA[A road trip from northern Germany to Liguria via the Splügen Pass and Lake Como offers one of the most beautiful and varied driving routes in Europe. All photos/video: André Van Ingelgem Through Northern and Southern Germany The journey often begins on the open motorways of northern Germany, where the landscape gradually shifts from flat fields to more rolling terrain. As you reach the south, the first Alps appear on the horizon—a preview of what’s to come. Toward the Alps and the old...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/traveling-by-car-to-liguria-take-the-scenic-route</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691b78c7b8e90ba7de35d4ee</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2025 11:32:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_e77df9a08fc8494db4bdc5dfa5d611ab~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Read the story behind our own-produced Extra Virgin Olive Oil]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mauro from the frantoia is pleased. A 20% extraction rate is the best you can expect. Our first production of extra virgin olive oil is complete – and for us, it feels euphoric :-) We will bring 40–50 liters of this noble liquid back home to Larkollen sometime in February. We look forward to sharing this flavorful and exclusive olive oil with family, friends, and other olive oil enthusiasts The olive oil isn’t quite like the one you see in regular stores. It looks a bit cloudy through clear...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/les-historien-bak-v%C3%A5r-egenproduserte-extra-virgin-olivenolje</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f8b3e3c9a84e796d11835e</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 10:47:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_5e4bd33a569d4006b360f49187384111~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_920,h_690,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Places to eat and drink in Apricale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away in the Ligurian hills, Apricale is a village where food and friendship come together. Its narrow cobbled streets are home to traditional trattorias, family-run restaurants, and welcoming cafés where time seems to slow down. Here, meals are prepared with local olive oil, seasonal vegetables, fresh herbs, and the same care that has defined Ligurian cooking for generations. From terraces overlooking the valley to intimate stone-walled dining rooms, Apricale offers a range of places...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/kopi-av-places-to-eat-and-drink-in-apricale</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f02ca527064b4fa449916f</guid><category><![CDATA[EAT & DRINK]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:22:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_b368e8f2da5842d4b816fc4ffa5294e8~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Places to eat and drink in the outskirts of Apricale]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apricale is surrounded by a collection of charming restaurants, trattorias, and bars that reflect the authentic flavors of the Italian Riviera. In the outskirts of the village and neighboring hamlets, visitors can discover family-run kitchens serving homemade pasta, slow-cooked meats, and traditional Ligurian dishes prepared with local olive oil, herbs, and seasonal produce. From rustic mountain trattorias with panoramic terraces to cozy wine bars tucked along winding stone lanes, dining here...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/kopi-av-bordilandia-park-a-summer-haven-for-the-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eff3fe9c473bf6b76fa546</guid><category><![CDATA[EAT & DRINK]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 19:21:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_60183edf61ff4ce7a776204be5a3a359~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_917,h_582,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bordilandia Park: A Summer Haven for the kids]]></title><description><![CDATA[Along the Lungomare Argentina  in Bordighera, Bordilandia Park  is a seasonal family amusement park designed especially for children and families. Located in Piazzale Mediterraneo  (formerly Piazzale dei Pennoni), the park becomes a nightly hub of activity and joy during the summer months. A summer haven for the kids What It Offers A wide selection of inflatable attractions, bounce houses, trampolines, and themed play zones. Water-fun areas, splash zones, and ball pools. Evening...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/bordilandia-park-bordighera-a-summer-haven-for-the-kids</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ecb2b4d1548e3b8baacc4e</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:33:18 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_78baa5224667441882cd41b3302b40fa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ventimiglia Friday Market]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every Friday, all year round, the coastal town of Ventimiglia  transforms into one of the liveliest open-air markets on the Italian Riviera. Located just a few kilometers from the French border, the Ventimiglia Street Market attracts visitors from both Italy and neighboring France, making it a truly international shopping destination. Mercato Coperto Stretching along the Lungomare, the town’s scenic seafront promenade, the market features hundreds of stalls offering a wide variety of goods....]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/ventimiglia-friday-market</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eca45bfa847213f6c4467c</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 07:43:36 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_de1932ea165f4593aebca0952a0b8eff~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Bridge, the Castle, and the Spirit of Dolceaqua.]]></title><description><![CDATA[This bridge — the Ponte Vecchio — became world-famous when Claude Monet painted it in 1884. Captivated by its light, form, and perfect reflection in the water, Monet described Dolceacqua as “a jewel of lightness.” Today, standing on the same spot, you can still feel the magic that inspired his brushstrokes. Ponte Vecchio 1884 Nestled in the green valley of the Nervia River, Dolceacqua is one of Liguria’s most enchanting medieval villages — a place where art, history, and wine come together in...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/the-bridge-the-castle-and-the-spirit-of-dolceaqua</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eb9f81d1548e3b8ba85a88</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:52:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_5e7a7274d4574f649ed374efa7609c60~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Explore the Floral Coast of Liguria. ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stretching along the western Ligurian shoreline in the province of Imperia, the Riviera dei Fiori (Riviera of Flowers) is where sea, sun, and floral splendor come together in harmony. This radiant coast, part of the Riviera di Ponente, spans from Capo Mimosa near Cervo to the French border at Ventimiglia. Along this coastline, you’ll discover sandy and pebbly beaches, rocky promontories, and azure waters that mirror the sky. Riviera dei Fiori But the Riviera dei Fiori is far more than just...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/explore-the-floral-coast-of-liguria</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eb6ba9d1548e3b8ba7f2bd</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 12:04:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_74caa41f74e049ebb55aa3f4f60d53fb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cool down in Rochetta Nervina]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tucked away in the green hills above the Nervia Valley, Rocchetta Nervina is a small medieval village that feels like a secret — untouched, serene, and surrounded by nature. Stone houses cling to the hillside, narrow lanes wind between archways, and the sound of running water fills the air. Laghetti di Rocchetta Just above the village lies Rocchetta’s greatest treasure: Laghetti di Rocchetta series of emerald-green natural pools fed by crystal-clear mountain streams. Here, you can swim in...]]></description><link>https://www.villabellavista.no/post/the-hidden-oasis-of-rochetta-nervina</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68eb65755aaaeed328c9f44f</guid><category><![CDATA[SEE & DO]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 12 Oct 2025 08:48:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/a06b8d_13bd70ff631940fa8fe7c06c54b4031e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>André Van Ingelgem</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>