Located a few kilometers from the confine with France, above a rocky spur Apricale is a village in the province of Imperia, in Liguria overlooking the valley below and offre a beautiful view.
Its cultural heritage and its long history began in 5000 B.C. to be discovered have made it one of the most beautiful villages in Italy.
Here you can relive the atmosphere of the past admiring the many treasures of the Ligurian village and discover the exceptional products and recipes of traditional Ligurian cuisine.
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When the counts Ventimiglia erected the castle. Bajardo is located in a panoramic position 900 meters from sea level. Infine Dolceacqua is located in the finale part of Val Nervia. It is one of the most famous villages in the area. For those who love history and art but also the sea we recommend a visit to Bordighera which is among the most popular tourist destinations in Liguria.
This seaside town has many historical remains still present today such as the church of Santa Maria Maddalena. In Bordighera there are also affascinanti villas and historic buildings.
Prime location and history
The name of Apricale derives from the Latin term apricus which means sunny ca as located in a privileged exposure to the sun. Located just 13 kilometers away from the sea Apricale is located between Bordighera and Ventimiglia. One of the most characteristic aspects of the town is represented by the stone houses.
Apricale is easily accessible via the A10 Genova-Ventimiglia motorway. Exit at Bordighera and then continue fino to reach the small village.
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The history of Apricale
The small village of Apricale has a very long history behind it, as evidenced by the discovery of Celtic burial mounds dating back to 5500 BC. The foundation of this Ligurian village took place in the ninth century. Today is still preserved the ancient medieval structure. Since 1270 the village belonged to the Doria di Dolce acqua.
The statutes of the municipality are among the oldest in Liguria and date back to 1267. These documents show that the inhabitants had a certain autonomy. In the following centuries the fate of Apricale is linked to that of the fief of the Doria as in 1523 when Bartolomeo Doria killed his uncle causing the wrath of Agostino Grimaldi, brother of the victim, who besieged the village.
Despite the wars, famines, invasions and diseases Apricale managed to get to the Jacobin period with a homogeneous population thanks to its particular geographical position. Since the 60s of the ‘900 began the attempt to revive the country in particular with regard to the tourist aspect.
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Traditional Ligurian cuisine in Apricale
Ligurian cuisine is undoubtedly one of the most important in Italy with recipes typical of the tradition of small villages such as Apricale. In particular, the products of the earth are the great protagonists. In fact, Liguria boasts an ancient tradition in the olive tree and the production of extra virgin olive oil. The oil produced using taggiasca olive is considered by many experts among the best in the world. This is used for the preparation of typical Ligurian recipes
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Among the most famous dishes there are undoubtedly ravioli that can be made with a filling of meat or borage. As for second courses, one of the most appreciated recipes is that of the leg of lamb that is prepared in the oven. Another typical dish is rabbit. As for desserts, the most famous are the pansarole with eggnog. These are delicious sweet pancakes absolutely irresistible.
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