Hotel Villa La Manuelina ★★★★

For a peaceful and comfortable setting in the magnificent Italian Riviera, look no further. At Hotel Villa La Manuelina, you will enjoy the cosy pleasures and delights of a family-run and traditional hotel: local delicacies, warm and hospitable staff and a simply joyful atmosphere. The proximity to the beach and its own setting in an enchanting green garden make it a truly blissful experience. Free use of bikes allows for adventure beyond your cosy sanctuary, whilst a pleasant dip in the open-air pool is ideal for relaxing.

You will be spoiled by the complimentary, delicious Manuelina breakfasts, with homemade cakes and focaccias - the tantalising flavours will set the mood for your day. You may be asking; ‘but what is focaccia?’- it is a tasty and traditional, flat oven-baked bread typically seasoned with olive oil alone. The village of Recco, however, is famous for their ‘focaccia with cheese’, a variation that was started by the grandmother Manuelina from the family who still own this hotel. It is common knowledge in this community, that Hotel Villa La Manuelina serve the best focaccia.

Due to its undisputed reputation in the village, it’s worth making a reservation at the hotel’s historic, gourmet Manuelina restaurant, which is understandably popular. It is the perfect place to experience the finest Ligurian delicacies, and if its high standing amongst locals was not reason enough, you will also receive a 15% discount at this restaurant as guests in their family-run hotel. After tasting focaccia with cheese, many have despaired at the remoteness of this scrumptious speciality - but fear not! Hotel Villa La Manuelina now offer special tastings and cooking classes to let their tasty tradition spread.

When you leave Hotel Villa La Manuelina, you will be refreshed and cheerful from a lovely and charming holiday, you will take home happy memories to cherish - and perhaps a delicious recipe with an appetite for focaccia too!