Bordighera un Paese di Sapori
Edition 2026 Gastronomy Wine Local produce

Bordighera un Paese di Sapori

The medieval village of Bordighera Alta becomes an open-air restaurant

Bordighera — Imperia (008)
Dates 26 Jun — 27 Jun 2026
Location Bordighera (008)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Un Paese di Sapori

At the end of June, the historic centre of Bordighera Alta transforms into a large open-air restaurant with Un Paese di Sapori. Among the alleys of the medieval village, over twenty chefs, restaurateurs, and food artisans set up a gastronomic trail that inaugurates the summer season. Alongside good food, music for all ages and guided tours of places dear to the painter Monet make the festival an experience that intertwines flavours, culture, and atmosphere. An event that enhances one of the most charming villages on the Riviera dei Fiori.

A culinary journey through the alleys of Bordighera Alta

Un Paese di Sapori is the gastronomic event that opens the season every summer in the charming historic centre of Bordighera Alta, in the heart of the city in the province of Imperia. The medieval village, with its alleys and small squares, transforms into a large open-air restaurant, where you can walk from stand to stand tasting local specialities.

Over twenty chefs and food artisans

The protagonists of the event are over twenty chefs, restaurateurs, and food artisans, who offer a culinary itinerary along the village streets. Ligurian cuisine and its excellences are at the centre of a journey designed to discover the flavours of the Riviera dei Fiori in a unique setting, within the walls and views of Bordighera Alta.

Culture, music, and Monet's haunts

The festival is not just about food: musical events suitable for all ages are scheduled for every evening. To enhance the cultural heritage of the village, guided tours are organised in the Beodo area, to Villa Garnier and Villa Pompeo Mariani, places linked to the stay of the famous painter Claude Monet in Bordighera.

Bordighera Alta, a jewel of the western Ligurian coast

Promoted by the Municipality and Confcommercio with the contribution of the Liguria Region and the Chamber of Commerce of the Ligurian Riviera, Un Paese di Sapori is part of a strategy that makes gastronomy a pillar of local tourism development. The event invites you to rediscover Bordighera Alta, one of the most fascinating historic villages on the Imperia coast.

Un Paese di Sapori — edition 2026

The eighth edition of Un Paese di Sapori takes place at the end of June 2026 in the historic centre of Bordighera Alta, from 7 PM to midnight. Over twenty chefs, restaurateurs, and food artisans animate a gastronomic trail through the alleys, with musical events for all ages and guided tours of places dear to Monet. The stands open in the evening, from 7 PM to midnight.

For 2026, Un Paese di Sapori returns to transform Bordighera Alta into a large open-air restaurant. Over twenty chefs, restaurateurs, and food artisans offer a culinary itinerary along the village alleys, accompanied by musical events for all ages. Among the cultural highlights, guided tours in the Beodo area, to Villa Garnier, and Villa Pompeo Mariani, places linked to Claude Monet's stay. The stands open in the evening, from 7 PM to midnight.

Programme Un Paese di Sapori 2026

Evenings at the end of June 2026 (from 7 PM)

  • Gastronomic trail through the alleys of Bordighera Alta with over 20 chefs, restaurateurs, and food artisans
  • Musical events for all ages
  • Guided tours of Monet's sites: Beodo area, Villa Garnier, and Villa Pompeo Mariani

The stands remain open from 7 PM until midnight.

Highlights Un Paese di Sapori 2026

The culinary journey through the alleys of the medieval village and the guided tours of Claude Monet's sites.

Prices Un Paese di Sapori 2026

Free entry to the village; tastings at the stands are paid.

Practical information — Un Paese di Sapori

How to get there

Bordighera is served by the train station on the Genoa–Ventimiglia line. By car, it can be reached from the Bordighera motorway exit (A10). The historic centre of Bordighera Alta is reachable on foot from the city centre.

Opening hours

Stands open in the evening, approximately from 7 PM to midnight. Guided tours of Monet's sites are scheduled.

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Where does it take place — Un Paese di Sapori

Centro storico di Bordighera Alta

Bordighera Alta, 18012 Bordighera

Un Paese di Sapori in brief

Gastronomy Wine Local produce Folk traditions Outdoor Free Imperia

History of Un Paese di Sapori