A Weekend of Cycling and Sailing on the Riviera dei Fiori

First day

Focaccia, Caruggi, and First Night in the Harbor
The adventure begins the moment you arrive: if you’re coming by train, you can request a transfer to the harbor, where the gulet is already moored and ready. Once settled into our cabin, we head ashore, because Imperia is a place you have to experience right away.
A must-try tip: treat yourself to the best focaccia and farinata in town at A Sciamadda or U Papa, two historic spots that alone are worth the trip. The afternoon is yours to choose: you can stroll along the Borgo Marina waterfront, get lost in the medieval alleys of Borgo Parasio with its breathtaking view of the gulf, or return on board for a dip in the sea and some relaxation on deck.
In the evening, dinner is served on board, then it’s time to head out: the quaint bars and restaurants of Porto Maurizio are the perfect place to kick off the weekend and chat with the other members of the group.

Second day

Imperia - Sanremo: the most beautiful stretch of the Tyrrhenian Cycle Route
For early risers, the highlight of the day is a visit to the covered market in Porto Maurizio, with its stalls of aromatic herbs, Taggiasca olives, and local products. For everyone else, breakfast on board is already a great start.
Then pick up your bikes and let’s go! The route is flat, away from traffic, on a former railway right-of-way overlooking the sea: 25 kilometers of continuous views of the Mediterranean through San Lorenzo al Mare, Marina degli Aregai, Santo Stefano al Mare, Riva Ligure, Arma di Taggia, and Bussana, all the way to Sanremo.
You arrive in town around lunchtime, just in time for the Sardenaira: the traditional Sanremo focaccia topped with tomatoes, anchovies, Taggiasca olives, capers, garlic, and oregano. Then free time to explore: the Passeggiata dell’Imperatrice, the harbor, the historic center of La Pigna, the Ariston Theater, the Casino, the Cathedral of San Siro, the Russian Orthodox Church, and Villa Nobel are all within walking distance.
In the afternoon, we reverse our route and head back toward Imperia. But we won’t leave without a refreshing swim at one of the beaches along the way!
Dinner on board, then a stroll to the port of Oneglia: the arcades of Calata Cuneo, the pier, the Spianata di Borgo Peri, and the lighthouse. A leisurely evening, with the scent of the sea and the lights over the harbor.

Third day

The Olive Tree Museum, the Gulf of Diano, and the final bike ride
For early risers, Sunday gets off to the best possible start: a dip at dawn, when the sea is still all yours.
After breakfast, a cultural stop that never fails to surprise: the Carlo Carli Olive Museum in Imperia tells the millennia-old story of the olive tree through archaeological finds, historic oil mills, a vast collection of jars, and ancient agricultural tools. The tour concludes in a charming garden and at the Carli shop, where you can taste and purchase olive oil, Taggiasca olives, pesto, and Ligurian specialties.
We hop back on our bikes for the final ride along the Ciclovia dei Fiori, this time heading toward Diano Marina, the pearl of the Gulf of Diano between Capo Berta and Capo Cervo. Lunch by the sea, then return to drop off the bikes and check out.
Before saying goodbye, we must get our hands on the Pissalandrea, Oneglia’s quintessential focaccia, invented by Admiral Andrea Doria and topped with olives, salted anchovy paste, garlic, and thyme. A piece of Liguria to take home. And if you just can’t tear yourself away from the Riviera, a visit to Villa Grock, the famous clown’s extravagant residence, is one of the most unique and least-known places in all of Liguria.