Discover the timeless beauty, peace, light and darkness of these incredible places.
Welcome to our home.
TIMELESS
Nestling in the midst of nature, with the rock faces of Montesordo and Rocca di Perti towering above it, Cà del Buio sits just off an age-old communication route that today is one of the paths from which trekking trails set off for the Finalese area. Just a few minutes’ walk away, you’ll also find some of the most famous climbing routes that are a mecca for aficionados from all over Europe.
WOOD
STONE
IRON
WOOD, STONE AND IRON
Designed to blend beautifully and seamlessly with the landscape, the rooms take their names and inspiration from the nature they’re surrounded by. Each one is furnished with unique pieces shaped by local craftsmen, using materials recovered during the recent restoration work.
Savour the experience!
CÀ DEL BUIO IS OUR HOME
It’s our passion for nature and for the history of the magical place that is Finale Ligure and the whole Finalese area that prompted us to make our home here on the edge of the forest, with all its characteristic scents and sounds.
Taking care of this little corner of the world and preserving its beauty and distinctive character is a labour of love, and this is why we sought to make our home the first Eco B&B in Liguria to obtain KlimaHaus (CasaClima) certification.
Welcome to a timeless experience.
SURROUNDINGS
Just a few metres from the B&B is the entrance to the Grotta del Buio cave, popular with speleologists, and from which Cà del Buio takes its name.
Further along the easy walking path are numerous natural features and constructions testifying to Man’s presence in the area for over 350,000 years, including caves, churches dating back over a thousand years, crypts, Byzantine fortified settlements and mediaeval castles.
Cà del Buio is also conveniently situated for the start and end of a number of hiking routes and MTB trails, with the old path directly linking the B&B with Pian Marino and the “Neanderthal” and Carbuta routes.
Just a ten-minute drive away is Finalborgo, listed among the most beautiful villages in Italy, while 15 minutes away are the sandy beaches of Finale Marina.
A LIFE CHOICE WE’RE KEEN TO SHARE
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home”.
These words from Gary Snyder sum up the educational, professional and life choices we’ve chosen to adopt and implement.
We’re moved by the awareness that we are a part of nature, and that living in it cannot, and must not, involve exploiting the environment merely for our own benefit.
This is why the approach we adopt here at Cà del Buio, from the building recovery work to everyday life in our home, is inspired by sustainability, together with a commitment to reducing environmental impact and working hand in hand with other, similar facilities in the local area.
Our aspiration is to share with others the beauty that surrounds Cà del Buio, seeking to ensure respect for the area and the landscape, and the best way we can think of to achieve this is by bringing our guests on board and involving them in all those important little activities that help to make their stay as eco-friendly as possible, however much or little time they spend here with us.
OUR VISION: REDUCING IMPACT AND BOOSTING CIRCULARITY
GREEN ENERGY
and energy efficiency
WATER
the most important resource, which must never be wasted
WASTE
reducing plastic is our mission
ECO-FRIENDLY LAUNDRY
using eco-tabs and eco-refills
FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE
quality, locally sourced produce
GREEN ENERGY AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Here at Cà del Buio we use energy produced by our own photovoltaic system. Any extra green energy we require is purchased from the energy cooperative ènostra.
We’ve chosen to use high-efficiency LED lightbulbs (80 lumen/watt) throughout the B&B, as well as class A++ or A+++ home appliances (Class D according to the new 2023 classification system).
WATER: THE MOST IMPORTANT RESOURCE, WHICH MUST NEVER BE WASTED
Cà del Buio has its own internal spring. This is a valuable resource that must be preserved, so we’ve built a filtering, purifying and potabilization system. We’ve also installed a system for the recovery of rainwater for irrigation, as well as a phytoremediation plant to clean wastewater, allowing it to complete its natural cycle.
All the taps and showers in the B&B are fitted with flow reducers (shower: 9 litres/minute compared to the standard 12/15 litres – washbasin: 6 litres/minute compared to the standard 12 litres). The WCs are fitted with the water-saving double flush button, which uses 4.5 litres per flush instead of the standard 6 - 9 litres.
WASTE – REDUCING PLASTIC IS OUR MISSION
We’re committed to reducing waste.
In our B&B, you won’t find individual toiletries, because we’ve chosen dispensers that can be refilled with eco-friendly toiletries for our bathrooms and showers. Something else you won’t be using are plastic plates or cutlery, because all our crockery, glasses and knives and forks are washable and reusable.
For water, you’ll find refillable glass jugs in your room, and glass bottles to chill the water in the fridge available for guests to use.
No plastic bottles.
ECO-FRIENDLY LAUNDRY
Liquid detergents contain a large amount of water, which increases weight and volume, and therefore the amount of energy used for transporting them.
This is why we’ve chosen to use only eco-tabs or concentrated detergent refills.
We add the water here directly at Cà del Buio.
We carefully wash and iron all the towels and sheets ourselves.
FROM THE FARM TO THE TABLE
This area offers a wealth of exceptional produce.
We purchase organic and Slow Food produce directly from local farmers.
FRIENDS AND PARTNERS
Contrada Valle 13,
località Perti Alto - Finale Ligure (SV)
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