Current Events in Liguria Italy
June 2013

June 13 to 15th - Sanremo hosts Giraglia Rolex Sailing Cup

Sanremo hosts the prestigious sailing competition Giraglia Rolex Cup between Jun 13 and 15th , 2013. It is a great opportunity to enjoy the spectacular sight of hundreds of sailboats, colorful and stylish, moored in the harbor of the city.

After the arrival of the boats on June 13, the competition begins from Sanremo and continues for three days with inshore racing from the Italian Riviera to the French Riviera arriving in Saint Tropez. It concludes with the offshore race on the route Saint Tropez - Giraglia - Genoa, via the Giraglia - the small island off the northern tip of Corsica, which gives its name to the race.

In addition to the action in the sea, there will be many events, soirees and fireworks to celebrate the Giraglia.

June 15/16th - Flower Festival in Ventimiglia

The year this colourful Festival – ‘Battaglia dei Fiori’ - is scheduled for Saturday Jun 15th and Sunday June 16th.

The event will include a night parade with floats , entertainment groups and bands, as well as a spectacular fireworks display and the famous White Night, all in the presents of thousands and thousands of bunches of flowers.

June 22 - Bonfire Night in Deiva Marina

In the evening of Jun 22nd at 10:30pm, Deiva Marina will light a Bonfire in the bed of the river in Honor of Patron San Giovanni Batista.

It is meant to ward off evil spirits while protecting the land and crops. The event creates a lively atmosphere to enjoy. Make sure you taste the onions and potatoes that are cooked in the ashes of the Bonfire…