{"id":9367,"date":"2020-07-14T13:29:30","date_gmt":"2020-07-14T11:29:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ligurealassio.it\/?p=9367"},"modified":"2025-07-21T14:00:48","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T12:00:48","slug":"trip-to-colla-micheri","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ligurealassio.it\/en\/trip-to-colla-micheri\/","title":{"rendered":"TRIP TO COLLA MICHERI"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Trip to Colla Micheri: A Small Medieval Jewel<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>Alassio Is More Than Just the Sea<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Most visitors come to Alassio for the classic seaside escape\u2014sun umbrellas, strolls along the beach, and the blissful art of doing nothing. But what if your suitcase holds both elegant sandals and light trekking shoes?<\/p>\n<p>For those seeking something deeper than the shoreline, we invite you to venture inland, where the scent of pine, myrtle, and rosemary guides you through a magical landscape of quiet Mediterranean charm.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>Discover the Hidden Beauty Between Sea and Hills<\/h2>\n<p>When you&#8217;re ready to trade your beach towel for walking shoes, Colla Micheri awaits\u2014a place of wonder perched gently above the Baia del Sole.<\/p>\n<h3>Why We Love Colla Micheri<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>A medieval gem nestled along the <strong>ancient Roman road Julia Augusta<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>A perfect blend of <strong>effortless adventure and historic enchantment<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Asphalted paths<\/strong> with panoramic views that will take your breath away<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This village charmed Norwegian explorer <strong>Thor Heyerdahl<\/strong>, who chose it for his final home after years at sea aboard the Kon-Tiki. His commitment to restoring its authenticity left a lasting legacy.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>What Awaits You in Colla Micheri<\/h2>\n<p>Though small, the heart of the village is the <strong>San Sebastiano Church<\/strong> square, paved with smooth stone and steeped in history. Pope Pius VIII once passed through here during his return from French exile\u2014a moment honored with a commemorative plaque.<\/p>\n<p>Streets branch out from the pristine square, blooming with a <strong>kaleidoscope of plants and flowers<\/strong>. Time slows as every step leads you deeper into serenity.<\/p>\n<div><\/div>\n<h2>\u00a0How to Reach Colla Micheri<\/h2>\n<p>Follow the seaside promenade toward Laigueglia, then head to <strong>Via Aurelia<\/strong>. In the city center, take <strong>Via Monaco<\/strong> and climb the <strong>Panoramic Street<\/strong>\u2014just follow the signs.<\/p>\n<h3>Technical Info:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Starting altitude:<\/strong> 10 m (Via Monaco \u2013 Laigueglia)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Arrival altitude:<\/strong> 162 m (Colla Micheri)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difference:<\/strong> 152 m<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trail length:<\/strong> 1.5 km<\/li>\n<li><strong>Difficulty level:<\/strong> T (Tourist-friendly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Pro Tips:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Bring your <strong>camera<\/strong> for stunning views<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget a <strong>cap<\/strong> and <strong>water bottle<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Let yourself be enchanted by every step<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>That is Alassio, not only sea<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24205,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1754,1746],"tags":[2338,2337,2573,2333,2282,2646,2612],"class_list":["post-9367","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-interesting-things-to-see-on-holidays","category-magazine-en","tag-breathtaking-view","tag-easy-trekking","tag-gourmet-restaurant-2-en","tag-hiking","tag-jacuzzi-en","tag-massages-en-2","tag-massaggi-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.3 - 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