VILLA BARCA
ENCHANTING BOUTIQUE-RESORT AMIDST AN OLD HISTORIC COUNTRY ESTATE
The most beautiful things in life are sometimes hidden. This is also the case with the historic boutique resort Villa Barca, located not far from the Italian Riviera between Genoa and Nice. Just 20 minutes from the beaches of Alassio and the historic old town of Albenga, yet far away from the hustle and bustle, a very special - and gentle - vacation experience awaits you.
In the middle of a spacious park and gardens, this exceptional vacation resort offers individual, tastefully furnished suites to guarantee the best possible relaxation for travelers who want to leave the hectic life “down there” behind and enjoy the tranquility of the Ligurian hinterland without having to forego the comforts of modern life.
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The location of the traditional estate is unique: Villa Barca is situated high above the narrow valley of the River Lerrone, surrounded by olive groves and dense deciduous forests and offers its residents a view that no one can get enough of. Beyond the valley, the Mediterranean can be seen in the distance and on clear days you can even see the opposite shore of the Gulf of Genoa with the mountain ranges of the Apennines.
Villa Barca was built at the beginning of the 19th century by a wealthy Genoese family of lawyers with connections to the Italian royal family. The oldest parts of the estate, planned as a summer residence, are said to be even older, including the old church, which was later converted into the family's private chapel. Today, it is one of the highlights of Villa Barca and is used for meditation, yoga and massages. A wellness garden with sauna and refreshment pool as well as a large, wonderful infinity pool are also available to guests in the extensive grounds of the historic complex.
In the immediate vicinity are charming little towns with typical, traditional trattorias and stores. Narrow mountain roads with breathtaking views and secluded river valleys, where you can find beautiful little swimming pools, are ideal for excursions by car or bicycle, hiking or tours on motorcycles or scooters. From Alassio, one of Liguria's fashionable seaside resorts with restaurants, bars and nightlife, the famous Via Aurelia takes visitors west along the coast to the elegant Corniche on the Cote d'Azur, where well-known destinations such as Menton, Monte Carlo and Nice await, or east to Genoa and Cinque Terre.
Slowing down, practicing mindfulness, reducing stress: People try to cope with the challenges of modern life in all sorts of different ways. At Villa Barca, we put it in a simple nutshell: just enjoy and let go for a while. Where better to do this than in the middle of nature, surrounded by a beautiful landscape? Whether you're dozing off after a long walk on the beach under an ancient holm oak on a warm, sunny day, meditating in the chapel in the morning, taking in the majestic Ligurian landscape high up on the peak of our “local mountain” or perhaps even looking for a little thrill with an outdoor activity: You will always notice how easy it is to switch off and forget about everyday life at Villa Barca. What you always feel here is just one thing: infinite contentment.
VILLA BARCA, LUXURY VACATION RESORT, BORGATA CASE SOPRANE 25-28, CASANOVA LERRONE (SV) 17033, ITALY - +393534054476, INFO@VILLABARCA.COM