A drop of olive oil, a sip of wine, a leaf on a branch, a farm in the green; all can become part of a mosaic of wonderful experiences and memories of Villanova, a 17th century estate only a few minutes away from the most picturesque coastal villages in the world: the Cinque Terre.
The Baron Massola and his family formerly spent their summer holidays here, in the ancient agricultural estate Villanova, where tenacious farmers worked hard to produce the particularly fragrant olive oil and the quality wine of the Ligurian Riviera.
On Sundays, the pealing bell of the family chapel called them together to pray and to rest from the hard task of cultivating such an unyielding land.
Today Villanova opens its doors to visitors from all over the world to experience the tradition and ambiance from long ago. Our guests are invited to relax in a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by 15 hectars of nature, silver green olive groves, and bright green vineyards, only a few minutes away from the beautiful ligurian sea.
The view from Villanova is unique, in the distance one can see several small villages nestled in the valleys, a scene that becomes especially appealing by night when the ochre-colored church towers are bathed in a soft light.
Villanova is ideally located only 1.5 km away from the sea and the ancient town of Levanto, the gateway to the enticing Cinque Terre National Park and its characteristic five coastal villages which can easily be reached by train, ferry or by hiking. In 2003 Levanto earned the title of a "Citta' Slow" town due to its appealing lifestyle, its excellent food, its strong traditions and its long history.
Recommended by:
- Michelin
- Charming Small Hotel
- Trip Advisor
- Alastair Sawdays
- Agriturist
- Ospitalità di Charme
- Slow Travel
- Vacanze Verdi
- Touring