What to Do in Tellaro

If you’re planning a holiday in Liguria and can’t decide where to go, discover with uswhat to do in Tellaro, one of theMost Beautiful Villages of Italy.

• Day Trip to Monte Marcello
• Taking Photos of the Village
• Lunch in the Village
• Fiascherino
• Sunset over Tellaro
• What to Do in Tellaro Bonus:
• The Underwater Christmas
• The Octopus Festival

Day Trip to Monte Marcello

Before you get lost in the village, head towards theMontemarcello Regional Natural Parkin the morning while you’re still fresh. At the end of the village’s main square (Piazza Figoli) there’s a brick staircase (classic brick red): going down leads to the village, going up leads towards the park. Within a few minutes’ walk you’ll find yourself immersed in thetypical Ligurian landscape: olive trees climbing the terraces, dry-stone walls on one side and cliffs dropping to the sea on the other. Ahead of you the sea, and in the background theisland of Palmariaand theisland of Tinowith its famous lighthouse in plain view.

Even if you’re not a trekking enthusiast (neither are we!) don’t worry! The initial part of the route is accessible and gives everyone the chance to reach somebreathtaking viewpoints.

Taking Photos of the Village

Tellaro hides thousands of hidden corners:caruggi (the typical narrow Ligurian alleys) between the houses, balconies and terraces overlooking the sea. Take your time to lose yourself inside the village and get all your photos from just the right angles.

At every hour of the day the sun will change thecolours of the village’s coloured housesand create unique plays of light between the cliffs, the sea and the perched village.You’ll be amazedat every little corner, discovering small nautical details and plants on every balcony.

Lunch in the Village

Coming back down from Montemarcello you can stop again at the main square andpick up takeaway foodfromIl FornoorLa Barca Bistrot. You’re free to head down and eat by the sea under the Church of San Giorgio or on the small panoramic terrace near the oratory (we’ll leave the pleasure of finding this spot to you).

Fiascherino

A few minutes from Tellaro (10 minutes on foot from the village centre) is the beautifulFiascherino beach. Two small bays separated only by a small headland and by the “Stella”, a group of rocks accessible on foot from the shore. Two sandy beaches (not easy to find in Liguria) tucked beneath pink-streaked cliffs. We recommend enjoying this natural spectacle especiallyoutside the summer season, away from the crowds of holidaymakers at the seaside.
Grab a towel, a cold beer or a good glass of wine and just relax in the sun, no rush, enjoying the lapping of the waves.

Sunset over Tellaro

There are countless spots to enjoy a breathtaking sunset in Tellaro, but few compare to the Trigliano cliffs. To reach the cliffs you have to pass through a very narrow alley between the houses. There are no other signs to help you figure out where to go, but you’ll see that this is exactly the right path to take.

What to Do in Tellaro Bonus:

The Underwater Christmas

Every year Tellaro celebrates the evocativeUnderwater Christmas.

The whole village is decked out for the festivities. Thousands of candles, made by the villagers themselves, are placed all around the village: from the small alleys to the rocks below the Church of San Giorgio.

EveryDecember 24tharound midnight, sea permitting,a group of divers emerges from the harbour waters carrying a small statue of the Baby Jesus(a gift from Pope John Paul II).
Once brought ashore, the statue is handed to the parish priest and presented to all the faithful and the many visitors who celebrate with songs and fireworks.
It’s then carried in procession through the village alleys to the parish church, where Christmas Mass is held.

The Octopus Festival

Every year, on thesecond Sunday of August, Tellaro’s most important event takes place. You can’t miss it!

During the village festival, for just a few euros, you can taste the village’s signature dish,“octopus alla tellarese”: boiled, served with potatoes, olives, garlic and parsley, and dressed with salt, pepper, lemon juice and Tellaro olive oil. It’s a traditional recipe you can try in local restaurants year-round.

The festival was born to celebrate theTellaro Octopus. Legend has it that one night, agiant octopusclimbed all the way up the bell tower and rang the church bells. In doing so it managed to wake andwarn the villagersof an imminent Saracen attack, which was then repelled.

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