Essential Information
How to get to us, best times to visit, local tips.
The closest airport to Un'altra Vita is Nice International, which is 1 hour's drive away. There is a direct train from Nice to Ventimiglia, the closest train station. From here, it is a 10 minute taxi or bus to Dolceacqua.
Despite the good transport connections, we advise to hire a car to be able to explore the local area. This can be done from Nice or San Remo.
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To travel throughout Italy or France, there are excellent rail connections from Ventimiglia:
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Menton- 14 minutes
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Monaco- 27 minutes
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Nice- 54 minutes
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Marseille- 3 hours 45 minutes
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San Remo- 18 minutes
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Genoa- 2 hours 35 minutes
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Cinque Terre (Monterosso)- 3 hours 38 minutes
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Milan- 4 hours 57 minutes
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Tickets can be booked via www.trenitalia.com and www.sncf-connect.com
The best time to travel to Dolceacqua depends on which activities you would like to do. Each season has its own charm, and the surrounding mountains stays beautifully green and lush throughout the year.
Summer temperatures are on average around 28 degrees, with the hottest month being August which can be very hot and humid.
The winter evenings can reach a low of around 5 degrees, with average temperatures around 15 degrees.
Spring and Autumn temperatures are pleasant, usually warm and sunny but cooler in the evening- perfect conditions for outdoor activities.Throughout the year, due to the area being blessed with a good climate and a lot of sunshine, it's possible to enjoy hiking and cycling. The Mediterranean is warm enough to swim in from May (but it really depends on what you like).
Eating and Drinking
Dolceacqua is a village which is open all year round, although many restaurants have different opening and closing times depending on the season. There is a large range of bars, cafes and restaurants- from pasta, to agriturismo restaurants serving local delicacies. The prices are reasonable.
Dolceacqua has an organic store and few small grocery stores with local produce, called 'alimentari'. For the big grocery shop, you can go to Camporosso, a 10 minute drive away. Here you will find a Lidl, and a small and large Mercato.
We send all our customers a guide in advance of their stay, with many local tips including beaches, restaurants and places to visit.
