The Relais

See you in April 10, 2025!

“it was an intense season. Beautiful and full of energy.
And it was a pleasure to welcome you in Borgomaro and take care of you.
Thank you for the smiles you have given us, we will cherish them for a great start in the next season.
We are already looking forward to it!
 

An ancient Ligurian village among green and olive trees, where time is slow and the streets smell of nature, between stone and sun. Come and have a chat at the bar, enjoy the laughter of the children in the square and become part of the place: smile, you’re at home. You are at the Relais del Maro.

Relais del Maro is the Albergo Diffuso for your ideal holidays just a few kilometres from the Ligurian Sea.

It consists of 14 rooms distributed in 3 historic buildings located in the village of Borgomaro: the Casa Madre, the Casa del Borgo and the Casa del Finile.

We want to invite you to get to know our country and spend your holiday in the heart of authentic Liguria by immersing yourself into the relaxed, slow, typical life of a place where everyone knows each other.

Reception and Breakfast Room

On the ground floor of the Casa Madre, there are the Reception – where you will be welcomed and assisted for all your needs – and the breakfast room: it is here that our delicious breakfast with typical Ligurian and km 0 products is served every day and in the afternoon takes place our famous five o’clock tea with homemade cakes and biscuits plus a selection of about 30 different types of pure tea, blends and herbal teas. Every morning our staff places on the table the best regional and homemade products for the breakfast of our guests, selected and prepared with love and experience: our idea is that if the coffee is good, the cake is homemade and the service smiles at you, the day starts well straight away!
In our buffet, you will find typical products from the towns of the Impero Valley, from biscuits, focaccia and pizza by “Zia Bruna” to the homemade specialities that we prepare and bake personally every day, such as bread, cakes and brioches. You can also enjoy a precious selection of products from different Italian regional traditions, such as cheese and cold meats from lower Piedmont and beyond. All the food of our famous breakfast boast extreme attention to naturalness and authenticity: to start your days in Borgomaro on the right foot!
Finally, there is a wide selection of dishes for celiacs and food intolerants, recipes from the best vegetarian and vegan cuisine and also special kids menus.

Garden and swimming pool

At the Relais, you can take advantage of a wonderful garden and a large swimming pool for a truly relaxing break: both located in a quiet position, but close to the town centre, these spaces will allow you to enjoy the “air baths” that were much loved by our grandparents in the past. Pure air, the scent of aromatic herbs, a bright green lawn and the swimming pool where to enjoy a whirlpool bath. The perfect time to open that book that has remained too long in the drawer. Or more – why not? – complete the creation of a novel or screenplay in the tranquillity of the Ligurian countryside.
Borgomaro will certainly not lack inspiration. As well as relaxation: leave the clock at home, here time is marked by the bells of the village church (but not in the night to leave your dreams peaceful). And at night enjoy the sound of the river, the singing frogs and the immensity of a sky full of stars.

Comforts & Services

Our Albergo Diffuso boasts accessible and disabled-friendly rooms. You also have the opportunity to bring your little four-legged friends or to enjoy your holiday in Liguria on the saddle of your bicycle or motorbike. Our reception staff is at your disposal 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.

To make your holiday at the Relais unforgettable, here are some of the services we offer:
our staff speaks 4 +1 languages: Italian, German, English and French … and also the Ligurian dialect!
private transfer services from airports and stations
disabled-friendly rooms
• shelter for motorcycles and bicycles
• ABB charging station ( 22 kw)
paid covered parking and video surveillance (€ 10.00 per day)
the possibility to choose between classic rooms or rooms equipped with a kitchenette
choice of pillows
courtesy set with natural products
free wi-fi in all spaces
advice on restaurants and cellars
cooking classes, in collaboration with the village farmhouse
directions, advice and reservations for excursions
roadbook for your hiking and contacts with hiking guides
homemade, organic and Km 0 breakfast products
attention to children, the needs of celiacs and intolerants, vegans and vegetarians
little gifts for the little four-legged guests
• swimming pool with Jacuzzi
free five o’clock tea with biscuits and homemade cakes, bar service and light lunch
• electric bike rental (by reservation)
• massages and yoga classes

Healthy food

Breakfast made with Ligurian, regional and km 0 specialities

Our breakfast is characterized by the search for quality products and specialities from the area, at km 0. Every day the typical products of the villages of the Impero Valley will alternate in the buffet: the much-loved Ligurian focaccia and pizza by the “Zia Bruna”, famous throughout all Borgomaro, the cakes prepared every day by Mamma Piera or by our pastry chef Patrizio, from whose expert hands also croissants and various types of bread take shape.

Typical products

We have selected cheese and cured meats by visiting local and lower Piedmont companies and periodically we will offer you typical products from the other Italian regions: Robiola di Roccaverano and Testun Piemontese, or the Toma dello Spazzacamino from Val Vigezzo, the raw ham or cooked salami that will make the table at your awakening truly irresistible. Our pride: the artisan cured meats from the Salumeria Giacobbe delicatessen: their cooked ham and their salamis are really mouth-watering. Seeing is believing!

Natural & organic

One of our points of pride is the great attention to natural and organic products: jams without preservatives and prepared with only fruit and lemon (also produced in Liguria), organic juices without sugars or additives, 100% natural yoghurt and many other products that prove our attention to your well-being and genuine food.

Suitable for celiacs, intolerant, vegans and vegetarians

Those suffering from ailments such as celiac disease and intolerances can enjoy a nice and healthy breakfast too at the Relais, for part of the products in our breakfast are gluten-free and lactose-free.
In addition, we have also thought of those who follow a vegetarian and vegan diet, with a selection of delicious products free of meat or ingredients of animal origin. Remember to indicate your dietary needs when booking.

Five o’clock tea

An iconic “British” habit now appreciated all over the world and that we wanted to bring to Liguria: every day from 17.00 to 19.00 you can taste free homemade cakes and biscuits accompanied by the selection of our coffees and more than 30 types of different teas.

Light lunch

If after our rich breakfast you still have space for one of the delicacies prepared by Mamma Piera, you can relax in the shade of our garden and enjoy typical and light dishes such as tasty mixed salads, trofie with pesto, ham and melon, pizzas and other tasty typical plates.

What about dinner?

Liguria is known for its simple and tasty gastronomy, full of unique dishes, all enriched with the accent of the delicate Taggiasca extra virgin olive oil: explore local cuisine thanks to the many restaurants in the area and their delicacies such as the famous ravioli di borragine or the coniglio alla Ligure (Ligurian rabbit).
In the valley and in Imperia there are many restaurants that are worth a visit, and we will be happy to give you all the information about it: don’t forget to ask!
We have for you suggestions for every ligurian town; meanwhile, here are some useful tips in case you want to have dinner in Borgomaro:

• Censin da Bea restaurant
You can find this typical country restaurant directly on the river. The environment is rustic but pleasant. At affordable prices, it offers you a wide range of typical dishes (www.ristorantecensindabea.com).

• Pizzeria Le Logge
Not just pizza but also grills and desserts: Pizzeria Le Logge attracts customers also from outside Imperia for the goodness of their pizza dough and the freshness of the ingredients. And the pizzas come definitely in a generous size.

• Cà Sottane farmhouse
A new entry in the food panorama of the valley that in a short time has won the favour of local customers and tourists thanks to the skill and sympathy of Brigitte and Laura. Cà Sottane is a real farm: it uses its own products or strictly natural products from producers in the area. Here you will feel like family, in a relaxed atmosphere with traditional Ligurian and Provençal dishes cooked to art (www.agriturismocasottane.it)

 

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