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10.12.2009 0

Italian Riviera: Bajardo where time has stopped and hunting, hiking and horseriding rein

Italian hilltop village the perfect hideaway from busy coast

Grey miniature donkey with a dwarf pig standing on its hind legs kissing its neck

Winding up the narrow mountain road clinging to the Ligurian Alps with the Intemelia valley hovering far below may make for nervous driving. But it’s worth the trip for the breathtaking panoramic views en route through this unspoiled part of the world. Leaving the chic town of Sanremo behind, you will pass by lush forests, home to chestnut and olive trees and the odd local farmer working his vines. Your destination: the forgotten, sleepy and truly authentic Italian village of Bajardo – population 290. Read more …

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