Coffee or an aperitivo on the village square.
- Location
- Via Repubblica 1, Airole
- Hours
- Daily 08:00–13:30 and 16:30–01:00 (listed hours)
- Phone
- +39 0184 200 040
Airole & the Roya valley
Airole, a village beside the Roya river
Airole sits above the Roya river, where the Ligurian hills meet the southern Alps. The historic centre is a weave of stone houses, lanes and steps. The village square is small enough to bump into familiar faces, with room to sit outside for a coffee or a meal.
The village is a practical place to stay, with shops for everyday essentials, places to eat and enjoy an aperitivo, and a pharmacy. Its scale is quite different from the coast: within a few minutes on foot, the village centre is behind you and the valley opens up ahead.
The square and the lanes
Most roads, paths and lanes through Airole lead to the piazza. Here you will find the two cafés, Happy Days Bar and Bar da Carletta, the grocery shop Alimentari da Deborah and the restaurant U Veciu Defisiu. The surrounding lanes are narrow, and cars stay outside the historic centre. Exploring on foot is easy, though steps and changes in height are part of the village.
The square is a very short walk from Airole Panorama. Our local addresses are listed below, with a map to help you find them. Opening hours can change: check with the business itself, or follow the rhythm of the village.
At the edge of the village
The Roya flows below Airole. Roads follow the valley south towards Ventimiglia and inland towards the mountain villages. Walking paths start around the village, with views of the river and hillsides. Before setting out, check the current condition of the paths and the weather.
A welcoming stop for breakfast, coffee or an aperitivo.
- Location
- Piazza SS. Giacomo e Filippo 13, Airole
- Hours
- Check locally
- Phone
- +39 327 192 8029
Bread, everyday groceries and regional products on the square.
- Location
- Piazza SS. Giacomo e Filippo 11, Airole
- Hours
- Check locally
Regional cooking and Italian classics in the heart of the village.
- Location
- Piazza SS. Giacomo e Filippo, Airole
- Hours
- Check before visiting; booking advised
- Phone
- +39 0184 200 041
Pizza and Ligurian dishes by the Roya river.
- Location
- Via Nazionale, Airole
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Phone
- +39 371 355 7436
Pizza and a casual meal a short walk from the apartment.
- Location
- Via Repubblica 22, Airole
- Hours
- Check before visiting
- Phone
- +39 329 075 3912
The village pharmacy, on Via Repubblica.
- Location
- Via Repubblica 24, Airole
- Hours
- Hours and duty rota vary; call ahead
- Phone
- +39 0184 200 248
Ask about local events, walks and village services.
- Location
- Via Repubblica, Airole
- Hours
- Office hours vary
- Phone
- +39 0184 200 027
Regional trains through the Roya valley towards Ventimiglia and Cuneo.
- Location
- Stazione di Airole
- Hours
- Check Trenitalia timetables
Help & emergencies
For urgent medical, fire, police or mountain rescue emergencies. Give your location and follow the operator’s advice.
- Hours
- 24 hours
- Phone
- 112 (IT)
Call for help
For an accident on a trail or in the mountains, call 112 and ask for Soccorso Alpino.
- Hours
- 24 hours via 112
- Phone
- 112 (IT)
Call for help
ASL1 medical service for problems that cannot wait until your regular doctor is available.
- Hours
- Call first; out-of-hours care
- Phone
- 800 554 400 (IT)
Call for help
Primary and out-of-hours health services in Ventimiglia. The current site is Palazzo Eiffel, Via San Secondo 22.
- Location
- Via San Secondo 22, Ventimiglia
- Hours
- Services vary; call before visiting
- Phone
- 800 554 400 (IT)
For serious emergencies, call 112 first to be directed to the right service.
- Location
- Ospedale Saint Charles, Via Aurelia 122, Bordighera
- Hours
- Emergency department
- Phone
- +39 0184 534 505
Hospital emergency department. For urgent help, call 112.
- Location
- Ospedale di Sanremo, Via G. Borea 56, Sanremo
- Hours
- Emergency department
- Phone
- +39 0184 536 301
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Local contact details: Comune di Airole and ASL1. For emergencies in Italy call 112.