Tendù Experience

This is a laidback area where the outings are likely to be fairly leisurely – you may like to visit the local winery (15 minutes’ drive) for a tasting, take a wander around the scenic villages of Pieve di Teco and Borgomaro (both 25 minutes) or head to the Laghetti Lecchiore (an hour) for waterfalls and swimming holes. A favourite attraction around here is Villa Grock (half an hour), the former home of the Swiss clown/entertainer Grock, dubbed ‘King of Clowns’. It’s an eccentric and eclectic place with colourful interiors and wonderfully decorative gardens to explore. Villa Grock is a little way outside Imperia (25 minutes), so you might like to combine the two for a full day trip – the city is home to several museums, including the Museo dell’Olivo, and a colourful harbour. There are also a couple of beach areas, and you can join scuba diving or snorkelling trips here too.