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  • Jul20

    Bajardo

    Bajardo is located in the sunniest area of Liguria, and it has Europe’s highest olive plantations. Here you find the best climatic requirements for living, working, relaxing, or simply resting your spirit and finding yourself anew.

    Bajardo is a village with about 350 inhabitants; it lies within the province of Imperia, in Italy’s region of Liguria. The village is located in the Ligurian Maritime Alps at 900 m over sea level, and spreads over 24,000 hectares, most of which are covered by olive groves. The remaining area is fallow ground, on a part of which flowers are now grown, and then there are vineyards, chestnut trees and woods. A vast pine-wood in the Armea valley is recognised by the EU as a biotope.
    The historical village core was founded in the first millennium b.C. and has maintained up to the present day its typical Ligurian country architecture.

    “We must travel to the foot of the Himalayas to find another similar landscape.” (Verin, p. 75)

    The village is located in the sunniest position in Liguria, and has optimal climatic characteristics, since two different climatic zones meet here, the typical Mediterranean climate and the Alpine climate, that create a particular micro-climate. The olive oil produced here has always been renowned for its extraordinary quality and fine taste.

    Apart from the particularly favourable climate, other factors speak for the ‘Ligurian Maritime Alps’: the particular social situation social relations, an intact wildlife as well as an unexploited environment. These are all basic requirements for an ideal place for living, working and spending the holidays enjoying an optimal quality of life.

    Liguria offers a lot: the discovery of an unpolluted nature oasis, the varied landscape, good Ligurian food and the hospitality of a people of ancient traditions.

    Location

    Coordinates (43,9°, 7,7°)
    Bajardo is located in the wonderful Italian region of Liguria – in the province of Imperia.

    Nestled, but not out of the way, since a half-an-hour drive takes you to the coastal town of San Remo and the sea. But even Monaco, Nice or Genoa are easily reached (Bajardo – Nice about 1 hour, Bajardo – Genoa 2hrs. by car), and from there you have plane connections for the whole world.

    The Mediterranean diet – the taste of nature

    The name “Mediterranean Diet” was invented by nutritionists. Here people laugh about it. The common diet here is not based on fish alone, since the Mediterranean is poor in fish. Typical specialties such as “focaccia sardenaira”, of the sailors who used to “commute” between the coast and Sardinia, the “olio extra vergine”, the tasty “Torta Verde”, a vegetable pie, the anchovy paste with salt and olive oil, that is called “Macheto”, “pasta fresca”, fresh pasta dishes, “minestrone”, vegetable soup, mushrooms and sweets, all in never-ending variations. The quality of the soil, the sea air and the sun make this delicious food grow with a particular taste, a true garden of Eden.
    In Massimo’s “Ristorante Jolanda” in Bajardo you have the opportunity to taste these wonderful regional dishes in rustic surroundings.

    Holiday & Leisure – Activities

    The region offers a variety of leisure activities: the panoramic mountain ridges, that divide Liguria from France, invite you to beautiful excursions, walks or mountain-bike tours. You can enjoy bathing in still mountain lakes or in the Mediterranean, walking along Roman trade roads or admiring the abundance of wildlife species, since Liguria is one of the regions in Europe with a wider variety of flora and fauna.

    The torrents in the Ligurian hinterland are a very popular destination for canyoning fans. Along with many sports activities in nature, there is also the possibility to let yourself be pampered in the Roman thermal baths in the nearby town of Pigna. The Ligurian Maritime Alps belong to those preferred alternative tourism regions, that balance the growing demand with “low impact” requirements. “Low impact” means in this case environmentally sustainable, socially sustainable, preserving the cultural and regional peculiarities – in conclusion, not madly exploiting our environment.

    History

    The historical centre of the village of Bajardo has existed since the first millennium b.C. Since then Bajardo has lived through an eventful history:

    Druid worship place

    Before the Romans came to plunder it, the mountain peak was a druid shrine. Some of the historical stone obelisks have survived over the millenniums. Where the shrine was a fortress was then built, that served as a protection for the surrounding village. A part of the fortress was substituted by a church in the 17th century.

    Towards the end of the last century, in 1887, about one hundred peasants came under the church’s vaults to celebrate Ash Wednesday, before going to work in the fields. But this was not to happen anymore. During the mass the mountains were shaken by a violent earthquake, and more than one hundred people died when the roof of the church crumbled. After the earthquake most people left their houses on the upper part of the mountain, though these had not been destroyed, and settled lower down in the valley.

    The Second World War and destruction
    The nation divided into three groups. The fascists, the partisans, who fought against the fascists, and the independents, who did not take any position. The region around Bajardo was one of the forts of partisans, where extremely violent actions took place.

    The rediscovery of Bajardo

    Thanks to the initiative of Bioliguria-EcoArchitettura, of the government and town council, the village will be restored. The remnant walls of the church were protected, to hinder further damage. The upper side of the mountain was gradually inhabited again and most remnant houses are being restored or reconstructed.

  • Jul23

    Where to eat

    RISTORANTE JOLANDA

    “Jolanda” is well-known for its excellent local herbs cuisine and delicious dishes like homemade pasta made of organic flour, truffle or porcini dishes, or even vegetables, all in many variations.

    Das „Jolanda“ ist bekannt für seine exzellente, kreative Küche. Die selbstgemachte Pasta mit einem Hauch wilder Bergkräuter oder Trüffel ist ein Genusserlebnis. Wer Steinpilze liebt, bekommt von August bis Oktober große Augen: Steinpilz satt zu Pasta-Gerichten oder hauchdünn geschnitten als aromatische Hauptspeise zubereitet. Dazu gibt es Vorspeisen, Gemüse und Desserts in zahlreichen Variationen.

    Via Roma, 47 – 18031 Bajardo (IM)
    Tel: 0184 673017
    Closed on Mondays.

    “RISTORANTE ARMONIA DEI SAPORI”
    The ancient restaurant “Armonia Di Laura Elena” is a very good restaurant and very popular with the “Bajardesi”.

    Beliebt unter den Einheimischen, findet sich hier die traditionelle bajardesische Küche. Wenn das „Jolanda“ vielleicht ein wenig der bevorzugte Treffpunkt der „Kreativen“ ist, ist das antike „Armonia di Sapori“ mit seinen hervorragendent Gerichten das Restaurant der „echten“ Bajardesi.

    Via Roma, 124 – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Tel: 0184 673240
    Fax: 0184 673240

    RISTORANTE LA PINETA
    V. Martiri Liberta’ – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Tel: 0184 673014

    OSTERIA “RA CULETA”
    Tavern and Restaurant.


    Here you can enjoy appetizers like Antipasti or „ Focaccia“, wine, delicious icecream like “Peach Melba”, a cup of espresso or cappuccino, “Torta della Casa”, one of the many variations of homemade cookies, and a cold beer or tasty cocktails in the evening.

    Die Osteria “Ra Culeta” ist der Treffpunkt auf der Piazza de Sonnaz.
    Hier werden Appetizer wie „Piatti Freddi“ oder ein „ Focaccia“ serviert. Am Nachmittag genießt man entspannt Espresso oder Cappuccino zu Eiscreme „Pfirsich Melba“ oder einer „Torta della Casa“, und ein kühles Bier oder einen Cocktail am Abend…

    Piazza de Sonnaz – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Cell. 328 0235784
    www.bajoccolio.com

    Where to sleep

    CASA DEL “GHIROS SVEGLIO”


    Azienda Agricola: Camere con servizio di colazione
    Bioghiro: prodotti naturali e commercio equo-solidale, Corsi di cucina, attività ricreativo con animali della fattoria

    Das etwas andere “Bed & Breakfast”

    Zimmer mit Bio-Frühstückservice
    Bioghiro:Natürliche und biologische Fairtrade-Produkte, Kochkurse, Freizeitaktivitäten “mit und für Kinder” zusammen mit den zahlreichen Tieren des Hofes

    Bed & Breakfast: Rooms including BIO breakfast
    Bioghiro: natural, organic, fairtrade and eco-friendly products, cooking classes, holiday activities for children in the farm of Casa del Ghiros Sveglio with animals such as sheeps, goats, rabbits, a pig and a donkey…

    Castel d’Elo – Via Roma 56 – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Tel./Fax: 0184 674012
    Cell: 349 7519595
    info@ghirosveglio.it
    www.ghirosveglio.it

    CASA MONTE CARMELO”

    Beautiful Guesthouse with 2 bedrooms, livingroom, kitchen, bathroom, terrace with panoramic view. “Casa Monte Carmelo” also offers cultural activities, classes, hiking and sightseeings.
    360€ / week, €45 final cleaning

    Das liebevoll eingerichtete Ferienhaus mit eigenem Oliven- und Gemüseanbau bietet 2 Schlafzimmer, Wohnzimmer, Küche, Bad und eine Terrasse mit einem herrlichen Panorama.
    Kulturelle Aktivitäten wie Kurse, Wanderungen und Besichtigungen werden auf Wunsch angeboten.

    Information:
    Tobias Reiss u. Marianne Kerkovius
    Berzi 22
    I-18031 Baiardo (IM)
    Tel. 0184 67 40 07
    Mobil 33 49 31 49 63
    tobias.reiss@casamontecarmelo.it

    Blog “Casa Monte Carmelo” with further information (German) and images

    Food Stores – Local Groceries

    MINI MARKET “4 MORI”

    “4 Mori” offers almost everything – Local self-production of fruits and vegetables

    Via Roma 63 – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Tel: 0184 673117

    “ALIMENTARI VITTORIA”
    Prodotti tipici e formaggi di produzione propria …
    Specialità ravioli e crustoli
    Local specialties like “ravioli” and “crustuli”, own traditional cheese making. The local sweet specialities called “crustuli” are worth tasting…

    Via Roma 65 – 18031 BAJARDO (IM)
    Tel: 0184 673117

    Paola Bergamini’s BIO-Store, Via Roma

    The beautiful eco-store offers natural, organic, fairtrade and eco-friendly products.

    Sehenswerter Bio-Shop der Innenarchitektin Paola Bergamini.
    Natürliche, biologische und umweltfreundliche Fairtrade-Produkte.

    Tel./Fax 0184 674012

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  • Jul20

    Biologic and Sustainable Architecture: Stone Masonry Housing Constructions

    The Eco Homes have been rebuilt as a whole concept in the historical village centre Bajardo with ecological building materials.

    Key Facts

    1. First occupancy
    2. Square meters: 120-140 m2
    3. Floors: 2-3
    4. Rooms: 2-3
    5. Bathrooms: 2
    6. Outdoor facilities, community garden
    7. Electrical service room, laundry facilities
    8. Views: Sea and Mountain
    9. Heating technology: Panel heating and cooling
    10. Energy supply: Cogeneration / power plant

    Ecological Building Materials

    1. Natural Stone Walls
    2. Claytile-roof cladding
    3. sustainable ecological insulation
    4. reed-panels, cork oak, system-oriented loam rendering
    5. solid wood frames and shutters
    6. Natural stone floors
      (Ardesia, Terracotta) including staircases, stair-heads

    Equipment

    1. Interior wall surfaces with pale loam plaster
    2. Interior doors: solid wood frames and leaves
    3. solid floorboards with acoustic insulation
    4. Designer Bathrooms (Installations)
    5. Modern comfortable kitchen, electric appliances
    6. front door safety – steel-clad and covered with solid wood
    7. double glazing
    8. Video Door Intercom System
    9. Broadband/DSL

    Location and Distances

    1. Bajardo, Imperia, Italy
    2. Nature Park Monteceppo
    3. Situated within minutes of schools, shopping, etc.
    4. San Remo (Railway) 25 mins drive, 12.42 miles/20 km
    5. Monte-Carlo/Monaco 30 miles/48 km, about 50 mins drive
    6. International Airport Nice 37 miles/60 km, about 60 mins drive
    7. Bus connections to the coast
    8. Neighborhood Infrastructure:
      3 food stores, excellent restaurants, post office, bank (Postbank/Eurogiro), medical services, general practitioner care, pharmacy, bed & breakfast

    Sports

    1. mountain biking, hiking, climbing, skiing, horse riding, marina/yachthafen, golf, surfing, kiting, water ski, hang gliding, tennis, rafting, whale watching