Herbs and Lavender Festival
The scents of aromatic herbs and lavender in the Wellness Village of Cosio d'Arroscia
About Herbs and Lavender Festival
The Wellness Village
Cosio d'Arroscia, in the upper Arroscia Valley in the province of Imperia, is known as the 'Wellness Village' for its connection to medicinal herbs and the unspoiled nature surrounding it. The Herbs and Lavender Festival, held on the third Sunday of July, celebrates this heritage of scents and knowledge, reaching its XI edition in 2026.
An itinerary of taste and scents
The heart of the festival is a gastronomic itinerary that showcases the region's aromatic herbs: herb ravioli, turles (typical stuffed dumplings), and the original lavender catarinette, a fragrant dessert that symbolizes the event. Along the village streets, a market of local products unfolds, while itinerant folk music accompanies visitors from one stop to the next.
Traditions and ancient knowledge
The festival also features demonstrations of ancient crafts, such as stone and lavender processing, and promotes the 'In Herbis Salus' Ethnobotanical Museum, dedicated to medicinal plants and their uses. As part of the Authentic Ligurian events, the Herbs and Lavender Festival is a unique sensory experience to discover the mountain identity of the Imperia hinterland, amidst nature, wellness, and tradition.
Herbs and Lavender Festival — edition 2026
The 2026 edition, the eleventh, takes place on Sunday, July 19, the third Sunday of the month as per tradition. The Wellness Village opens its streets to a journey of flavors and scents, with the 'In Herbis Salus' Ethnobotanical Museum serving as the cultural focal point of the event.
Programme Herbs and Lavender Festival 2026
- Gastronomic itinerary with herb ravioli, turles, and lavender catarinette
- Market of local products and aromatic herbs
- Itinerant folk music through the village streets
- Demonstrations of stone and lavender processing
- Visits to the 'In Herbis Salus' Ethnobotanical Museum
Highlights Herbs and Lavender Festival 2026
Prices Herbs and Lavender Festival 2026
Practical information — Herbs and Lavender Festival
How to get there
Cosio d'Arroscia is located in the upper Arroscia Valley, in the mountainous hinterland of Imperia. By car, you can reach it by going up the valley from Pieve di Teco. It is not served by a train station.
Information
Free admission; the gastronomic itinerary and tastings are subject to a fee. Comfortable clothing is recommended for walking through the village alleys. Program details are provided by the organizers in the preceding days.
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Where does it take place — Herbs and Lavender Festival
Centro storico di Cosio d'Arroscia