Triora
A stone village at almost 800 metres in the Argentina valley, with covered alleys, carved doorways and a museum devoted to witchcraft.
The story
Between 1587 and 1589, after a famine, some women of the village were accused of witchcraft: the trial involved inquisitors and Genoese authorities, and several women died in prison or under torture. Triora has been called 'the Salem of Italy' ever since. The village is also famous for Triora bread, which keeps for a long time.
Why go
A village with a unique atmosphere, an hour from the sea, surrounded by woods and abandoned villages such as Realdo and Loreto.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Taggia-Arma station, 19.3 km away. Alternatively: Sanremo station, 20 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Cuneo-Levaldigi Airport (CUF), about 61 km away; with more flights, Turin Airport (TRN) is about 133 km away.
- Parking. The nearest public car park is 1.3 km away.
- ZTL. Many Italian historic centres are limited traffic zones (ZTL) monitored by cameras: if you arrive by car, leave it outside the centre and check opening times and permits on the town council's website (your hotel may be able to register your plate).
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to June and from August to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 94 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 8 °C | 8° 2° | 37 |
| Feb | from 2 to 10 °C | 10° 2° | 58 |
| Mar | from 4 to 13 °C | 13° 4° | 61 |
| Apr | from 6 to 16 °C | 16° 6° | 53 |
| May | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 64 |
| Jun | from 16 to 25 °C | 25° 16° | 43 |
| Jul | from 19 to 30 °C | 30° 19° | 28 |
| Aug | from 18 to 29 °C | 29° 18° | 31 |
| Sep | from 14 to 24 °C | 24° 14° | 50 |
| Oct | from 10 to 19 °C | 19° 10° | 91 |
| Nov | from 5 to 13 °C | 13° 5° | 94 |
| Dec | from 3 to 10 °C | 10° 3° | 59 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 654 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.