Buying an apartment or a cottage in Ceriana is very convenient. In recent years the real estate market has seen a remarkable increase in prices. A Sanremo, a studio costs more easily than 100,000 euros. In this country, with the same figure, but even less, it is possible to find accommodations in more than 100 square meters!

The advantages? Proximity to the sea and the mountains, cost of acquisition, cost management, taxes (income cadastral medium / low). Quality of life, clean air, silence, quiet, cordial people. The disadvantages? None.

But know this country better.

Ceriana, 369 mt. above sea level, is an ancient village just over 12 km from the town. About 20 minutes by car and easily accessible from the A10 exiting at Arma di Taggia.

Country rich in history and monuments, was founded in Roman times as a military outpost. Assume the current appearance in middle age, when they built some of the most important buildings visible today as the Roman Church of the Holy Spirit which, together with the baroque Oratorio di Santa Caterina, gives life to an architectural particularly interesting.

Initially possession of the Counts of Ventimiglia passes, around 1038, under the jurisdiction of Corrado bishop of Genoa that establishing a rural county. Sold in 1297 to Oberto Doria and Giorgio De Mari, is purchased by the Republic of Genoa in 1359 and follows the fate of Genoa until 1797, when Ceriana also becomes part of the Ligurian Republic.

Here the tradition of folk singing is rooted perhaps more than in many other towns in the western Liguria. The song is in the DNA of cerianaschi, there are many choirs Ceriana: the Company Sacco, the Coro della Valle, Garsune de Seriana, Mothers Canterine. All sing in dialect strictly trying to respect the ancient canons. Specifically, the Company Sacco in more rigid than traditional voice Ceriana, sings with the presence of low drone, creating a structure basso continuo. Usually the song is introduced by the second baritone voice, which combines the first voice, that of content, more acute.

From Ceriana, you can reach in 20 minutes by car, the magnificent forests of Mt Bignone Ceppo and Mt. In the area of step Furchè can admire the oldest chestnut in Liguria: almost 9 mt circumference and 600 years. In the same area is an ancient tomb of King populations Liguri. Of note also the sites of Mt Bignone Colma and Mt.

Mulets and trails are kept clean and are available interesting hiking and mountain bike paths with breathtaking views.