Food festivals and events in Riviera di Ponente 2026
“The Riviera di Ponente is perfumed with flowers and Taggiasca olives, with festivals that celebrate the marriage between inland countryside and sea.”
Flowers and Taggiasca Olives
Upcoming Events
SAGRE DEL RAVIOLO
Oliva Taggiasca
A small black olive with a sweet, fruity flavor, the queen of western Ligurian cuisine.
La Grigliatona Boissano
Olio Riviera Ligure DOP - Riviera dei Fiori
A delicate extra virgin oil made from Taggiasca olives from the Riviera dei Fiori.
The Taggiasca olive takes its name from the town of Taggia, where Benedictine monks brought it in the 12th century.
Aglio di Vessalico has an ancient fair held every July 2nd since 1760.
Discovering the territory
Products, traditions and culture that make this land unique
Prodotti del Territorio
Aglio di Vessalico
Garlic with a delicate flavor cultivated in the hinterland of the Imperia province.
Piatti della Tradizione
Tradizioni e Cultura
Tradizioni Popolari
Battaglia dei Fiori
A parade of flower-decorated floats in Ventimiglia, a tradition of the Riviera dei Fiori.
Festa dell'Aglio di Vessalico
An ancient garlic fair in the hinterland of the Imperia province.
Parchi e Aree Naturali
Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Liguri
Mountains just a stone's throw from the sea featuring prehistoric caves.
Personaggi Illustri
Italo Calvino
WriterHe grew up in Sanremo, and many of his works are set in western Liguria.
Lo Sapevi Che…
“Sanremo is the city of the Italian Song Festival and flower cultivation, with flowers exported throughout Europe.”
Domande Frequenti
1What DOP and IGP products can be found in Riviera di Ponente?expand_more
In Riviera di Ponente you will find 3 protected designation products, including: Oliva Taggiasca (PAT), Olio Riviera Ligure DOP - Riviera dei Fiori (DOP), Aglio di Vessalico (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Riviera di Ponente?expand_more
The typical dishes of Riviera di Ponente include: Coniglio alla ligure, Brandacujun, Torta verde. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic tradition of the territory.
3What are the most famous food festivals in Riviera di Ponente?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Riviera di Ponente are: Olioliva (Imperia, November); Fiera dell'Aglio di Vessalico (Vessalico, July 2nd); Battaglia dei Fiori (Ventimiglia, June).
4What natural parks are there in Riviera di Ponente?expand_more
The protected natural areas in Riviera di Ponente include: Parco Naturale Regionale delle Alpi Liguri (Regional Park).
5Who organizes the food festivals in Riviera di Ponente?expand_more
The food festivals in Riviera di Ponente are organized by local communities such as Pro Loco Sanremo and Consorzio dell'Olio DOP Riviera Ligure. These local associations are the custodians of the territory's gastronomic traditions.