The medieval village of Torri Superiore is a little jewel of popular architecture situated at the foothill of the Ligurian Alps, a few kms away from the French border and near the coastal town of Ventimiglia. Its complex and fascinating structure has been compared to a labyrinth or fortress, built on the side of the mountain.

The village has been largely restored and is now open to ecologically-minded visitors for workshops, courses, cultural and environmental education and also as guest accommodation. It is perfect for those interested in learning more about ecovillage living, or who would simply like a short break in beautiful surroundings. We have single, double and group rooms available; a restaurant with indoor rooms and ourdoor terraces, a large meeting room, a small library and an internet point.  wit and Torri is conveniently situated for local walking.

The Restaurant offers carefully prepared meals to a set menu, based largely on local and organic produce. The cuisine is typically Mediterranean: some meat, some fish and plenty of fresh vegetables and fruit! Meals are served communally at a self-service buffet at regular times: everybody sits together at large tables, so guests get the chance to share the company of residents.

The atmosphere at Torri is simple and informal, well suited for groups and individuals looking for unique and vibrant holiday accommodation or who are interested in learning about the ecovillage experience. Several languages are spoken here including Italian, German, English, Dutch and French. Responsible travellers who visit us will find that Torri provides ideal holiday accommodation and surroundings in which to relax, explore, enjoy and learn more about community living.

the Rooms Torri Superiore

We have single, double and family/multiple rooms available, either with en-suite bathrooms or close to central bathrooms. Communal dining rooms, terraces, meeting rooms, a library, a children’s playroom, Yoga room, the “Al Mathusalem Club” with table football and darts, and workshops are also open to our guests.

Service and activity:

• Course programme and cultural activities
• Children’s playroom
• Internal library
• Internet point
• Bus stop from Ventimiglia
• Walks and hiking trains in beautiful Val Bevera
• Bevera river’s swimming ponds at 5’ on foot
• Horse-riding 4 kms away
• Beach 11 kms away
• Riviera dei Fiori and Cote Azzurre 15 kms away
• Balzi Rossi Paleontological Museum
• Hanbury Botanical Gardens
• Medieval villages of Dolceacqua, Apricale, Bajardo

Where we are

Torri Superiore is situated in the foothills of the Ligurian Alps, in a small valley crossed by the beautiful Bevera River. We are located about 11 km from the town of Ventimiglia, and 16 km from the border with France.

By air/train
Nearest airports are Nice Côte d’Azur (50km) and Genoa Cristoforo Colombo (150km). Trains travel direct from both Genoa and Nice to Ventimiglia.
From the train station at Ventimiglia you can continue your journey either by taxi (available at the station entrance, about €20), or using the local bus network.

Bus number 6 to Torri can be caught on the main street in Ventimiglia (Via Cavour): exiting the train station walk straight ahead and turn right at the first traffic light on the Via Cavour. The small bus stop can be found about 30 yards away on the right hand side of the street, under the only tree in sight. Tickets (€1,25) are sold on the bus. The bus runs seven times a day.

From the bus stop at Torri - the end of the route - it is an easy 400 meter walk (partially uphill) to reach the ecovillage.

To find more about local bus transport visit www.rivieratrasporti.it

By car

follow the road straight towards the Metro supermarket and signs for the village of Bevera. From Bevera follow the signs to Torri (about 6km).