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Vele d’Epoca
September 11 - September 15
The beauty of the waves combines with the majesty of ancient sails and the lightness and harmony of the boats in the characteristic village of Porto Maurizio.
Vele d’Epoca is an international event that has been attracting sea and non-sea enthusiasts, young and old, since 1986. The event is spread over several days, during which regattas and parades alternate on the sea. On land, however, there is no shortage of side events: fairs, exhibitions and guided museum tours.
At the weekend, the customary fireworks display on the harbour, with the lights reflecting on the sea in an evocative manner, is a must.
For over 30 years, Vele d’Epoca has managed to combine sport, elegance, tradition and spectacle, involving sailors, onlookers and enthusiasts. The first editions had few participants; today, the event is now an international event that has managed to become one of the most important historical regattas in the Mediterranean, attracting sailors from all over the world.
But it is not just about boats: it is an event that brings the whole city to life, from the port to the centre, the whole of Imperia seems to feel the beauty of its Ladies of the Sea.
The location: Imperia
Imperia is divided between two souls: the modern and lively one, Oneglia, and the romantic and dreamy one, Porto Maurizio. Once separate municipalities, in 1923 these two towns were united, along with nine other boroughs, by royal decree, creating Imperia.
With its beaches, typical waterfront restaurants, and old colorful fishermen’s houses, Oneglia also offers several cultural points of interest, from the Olive Tree Museum to MACI, the contemporary art museum in Villa Faravelli. A visit to Villa Grock, residence of the famous Swiss clown and home of the Clown Museum, is not to be missed.
Porto Maurizio, on the other hand, Imperia’s oldest village, enchants with its caruggi, typical Ligurian alleyways, and porticoes overlooking the sea, creating some very atmospheric postcards. From Parasio, the medieval area, you can enjoy the view of the gulf, and then go down to the beaches and the typical Marina area, where the Naval Museum with Planetarium is also located. Don’t miss the Cathedral of San Maurizio, the largest church in Liguria.