Rediscover the joy of playing \u2014 together, unplugged, under the sun.<\/em><\/p>\nToday\u2019s children live in a world of screens: tablets, computers, and televisions have become everyday companions. They grow up in a digital age, where speed and constant change shape their routines from infancy.<\/p>\n
Technology has made life easier, yes \u2014 but it has also replaced lullabies with YouTube, toy cars with smartphones, and crayons with touchscreens.<\/p>\n
So why not share with them the emotion and simplicity of the games we once loved<\/strong>? A blend of traditional fun and modern wonder can make every beach day unforgettable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Open-Air Games: Simple, Joyful, and Perfect for the Beach<\/h2>\nWitch Commands Color<\/h3>\n
A child is chosen as the “witch” and shouts a color: \u201cWitch commands color\u2026 RED!\u201d<\/em> Everyone must find and touch something of that color. If you fail? You’re out! Last one standing wins.<\/p>\n\u00a0The Game of the Week<\/h3>\n
Draw a hopscotch-style grid on the ground. Throw a stone and jump your way through, switching between two feet and one foot depending on the squares \u2014 and don\u2019t forget to turn around in the final semicircle!<\/p>\n
Hat Toss<\/h3>\n
Players divide into pairs, four meters apart. One throws hats, the other catches them using a long spoon. Winning team? The one with the most successful catches \u2014 bonus points for speed!<\/p>\n
Water Glass Race<\/h3>\n
Children line up at the start with glasses full of water. When the signal is given, they race to the finish line trying not to spill a drop. Spoiler: everyone gets rewarded for having fun!<\/p>\n
Sand Castles<\/h3>\n
Classic, timeless, creative. With a bucket, a spade, and a pinch of imagination, children (even older ones!) build their sandy masterpieces. Alassio\u2019s fine golden beach, free of stones, is perfect for dreamlike creations \u2014 decorated with shells and pebbles found especially in spring and autumn.<\/p>\n
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The Castle of Sand Competition in Alassio<\/h2>\n
Every first week of August<\/strong>, Alassio hosts a magical event:\u00a0 Children and families build extraordinary sand castles along the shore.\u00a0 The most original and beautifully crafted castle is crowned the winner.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
The Universal Game of Marbles: History Meets Play<\/h2>\n
From handcrafted clay marbles to colored glass or plastic balls, the game has changed \u2014 but the fun remains the same.<\/p>\n
Pitted Marble<\/h3>\n
Players aim at small holes in the ground from a starting line. If your marble lands in, you win the contents. If not, you lose your turn.<\/p>\n
Marble Pile<\/h3>\n
Draw a 30 cm circle, place marbles to form a pile. Players take turns dropping a marble from above \u2014 if it scatters the pile, they collect the ones that fall!<\/p>\n
Marble Track<\/h3>\n
Carve a winding track in the sand, filled with twists and turns. Players flick their marbles forward using a squash stroke. First to complete three laps wins.<\/p>\n
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Celebrate the Past in Autumn<\/h2>\n
Don\u2019t miss Alassio\u2019s annual \u201cGames of the Past\u201d event<\/strong>, held in autumn. Children discover the joys of vintage play, while parents become kids again \u2014 for one unforgettable day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Put Down the Devices, Pick Up the Memories<\/h2>\n
Parents, children, families \u2014 take a deep breath and unplug. Let imagination and shared laughter fill your holiday at Hotel Ligure in Alassio<\/strong>.<\/p>\nBecause sometimes, all we need is to pause the noise\u2026 and play.<\/p>\n
Have fun!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The games of the past in the open air, perfect also for the beach<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":23657,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1756,1746],"tags":[2375,2374,2365,2376,2377,2322,2273,2378],"class_list":["post-10536","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kids-on-holiday","category-magazine-en","tag-4-star-hotel","tag-beach-games","tag-beach-vacations","tag-hotel-by-the-sea","tag-hotel-vacations","tag-vacations-alassio","tag-wellness-hotel-en","tag-wellness-vacations"],"yoast_head":"\n
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