Dolceacqua, Claude Monet’s favourite Ligurian getaway
Dolceacqua is an enchanting borgo perched on a hill of the Val Nervia, embedded in the westernmost part of the Riviera dei Fiori . The origins of its name are not certain: whatever the pick - a derivation from Latin "villa dulciaca", i.e., rural plot belonging to Dulcius, or a word of Celtic roots - this is one of the truest rappresentations of the Mediterranean spirit between Liguria and Provence. Dolceacqua was awarded the Orange Flag of TCI ( Touring Club Italiano ). It stands amidst the clear waters of the Nervia stream, a dream in stone skilfully embedding houses, castle and bridge - the archetypical borgo . Its history is linked to the vicissitudes of the Doria household, who ruled the place. The bridge was defined as a "jewel of lightness" by Claude Monet , who fell in love with the Riviera and dedicated several paintings to the highlights of Dolceacqua. The village was also the birthplace of Mario Raimondo, one of Pablo Picasso's disciples. Loc
