Abbadia San Giorgio

Frescoed former abbey on the Ligurian coast

From its frescoed garden cloisters to its elegant four-posters, this luxury B&B on the scenic Ligurian coast has been finished to perfection. Nicely secluded, it's also just minutes from the beach.

Know It All

Hit the Spot
In the village of Moneglia, on the Riviera del Levante.

Come here for...
● A unique and tranquil setting – this is a former Franciscan convent. ● Hospitable family owners. ● Walking on the Cinque Terre coastal paths.

Amenities
There's a swimming pool and restaurant at guests' disposal at sister property Hotel Edera, 100m away, in addition to a sandy beach just 50m away.

Good to know
Bells from the church tower may wake you – at a civilised 8.30.

Bedtime...

Bedrooms
8 rooms and suites

Special features
Rooms have cool marble floors, burnished antiques, locally crafted wrought iron beds and elegant drapery, with satellite TV, aircon, wi-fi and organic bathroom soaps and gels. Suites have canopy beds and jacuzzi baths.

Pillow Talk
All rooms are pleasing, while the Honeymoon suite goes one further, with a huge canopy bed and views over Moneglia's historic centre.

Eat & Drink

Dining in
Though only breakfast is served at the Abbadia, guests are welcome to dine at the nearby Hotel Villa Edera which offers typical Ligurian dishes such as verdure ripiene alla Genovese and pansoti in salsa di noci.

Breakfast
Buffet breakfast is served until 10am. Expect homemade pastries, preserves and breads in addition to Ligurian delicacies, all sourced locally.

Room service
Late risers can have their breakfast in bed.

Activities

See & Do
There's plenty to keep you busy here. Wannabe chefs can brush up their skills at one of Abbadia San Giorgio's Ligurian cooking classes, or book a guided tour to one of the local olive oil mills and wine cellars.The Cinque Terre national park and valley of Varese Ligure are musts for keen walkers, while the old town of Moneglia, with its churches and palazzi, awaits exploration.

Spa
Sister Hotel Edera has a sauna and swimming pool, and you can always try nature's own spa on the private beach.

Diary Dates
May-September
Moneglia plays host to a classical music festival that's a feast for the ears.

July
Fireworks light up the sky during the Festivitá del Santo Cristo.