Bajardo
Bajardo is a village with about 350 inhabitants; it lies within the province of Imperia, in Italy’s region of Liguria. The village is located in the Ligurian Maritime Alps at 900 m over sea level, and spreads over 24,000 hectares, most of which are covered by olive groves. The remaining area is fallow ground, on a part of which flowers are now grown, and then there are vineyards, chestnut trees and woods.
A vast pine-wood in the Armea valley is recognised by the EU as a biotope. The historical village core was founded in the first millennium b.C. and has maintained up to the present day its typical Ligurian country architecture.
The olive oil produced here has always been renowned for its extraordinary quality and fine taste. However, many parts of these olive groves are no longer cultivated. Because of its particular micro-climate Bajardo is the place with the highest olive groves in Europe.
The area suffers from strong depopulation, which continued over the last few years, though a big effort was made to counter it.
The village is located in the sunniest position in Liguria, and has optimal climatic characteristics, since two different climatic zones meet here, the typical Mediterranean climate and the Alpine climate, that create a particular micro-climate.
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Fajardo Private Luxury Sailing Catamaran
Set sail off the coast of Puerto Rico in your own luxury catamaran with this charter tour for up to six people. You'll have a captain and crew on board so that you can kick back and enjoy the views. Snorkeling equipment will be provided and packages with or without lunch service are available.
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Fajardo Private Half‐Day Charter
Enjoy a half‐day excursion to either Palominos or Icacos islands during this private experience from Fajardo. Spend the day as you wish aboard your private boat; swim in the crystal waters, discover several marine species with provided snorkel gear, or simply relax on the white‐sand beaches. When you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy fruits, sandwiches, snacks, and non‐alcoholic drinks on board.
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Fajardo Private All‐Inclusive Catamaran Tour
Head out for half a day on the water in your own private catamaran, complete with included lunch and beverages. You and your party of up to six people will head out to Cayo Icacos and/or Palomino Island, where you'll have time to swim, snorkel at a coral reef, or just soak in the sun.
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Fajardo to Culebra Boat Charter Package
Travel from Fajardo to Culebra with this boat charter package. Pass through Luis Peña Natural Reserve, and enjoy snorkeling at coral reefs and relaxing on beaches. No need to pack an overflowing day bag with you; food, drink and snorkeling equipment come provided. Perfect for marine life enthusiasts and those wanting to take a quiet break as part of their vacation.
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Charter Full day Fajardo to Vieques
The day consists of visiting the Punta Arena Vieques, where we will do guided snorkeling with the sea turtles, and then we will see one of the best beaches in Puerto Rico. The island is enchanted, providing crystal‐clear water and beautiful red sand full of marine life. We like to refer to them as Paradise for a reason. We take pride in taking you to your destination on a boat that is in top condition, clean, and comfortable. Our Captain and Crew have many years of experience in the area and will cater to your needs. All you need is a towel and sunblock. We will take care of the rest. Join us for an unforgettable experience! You will have your umbrella in the sand, floating in the water, and music, snorkeling gear, water, juice, alcoholic beverages ( 1 box of Beer Medalla and half a gallon of rum), snacks, a BBQ lunch ( chicken, pasta salad, and bread), and fruits. The service is personalized.
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Fajardo Afternoon Boat and Snorkeling Tour
No trip to Fajardo is complete without visiting the stunning blue waters of the Caribbean. There are countless excursions available on the water; however, most have become a booze cruise and don’t give you the optimum atmosphere for exploring. This Fajardo Afternoon Boat and Snorkeling Tour still offers alcoholic beverages but gives you the energy to focus on snorkeling and learning about life under the sea.
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Fajardo Full‐Day Culebra Catamaran Trip
Experience a true tropical paradise on this high‐speed catamaran adventure to one of the most secluded and unspoiled spots in the Caribbean. This Culebra tour is the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, good food and drinks, and a laid‐back afternoon sunbathing and swimming on some of the world’s most pristine beaches. Start your day trip with optional pickup from select hotels in San Juan, and head for your catamaran cruise leaving from Puerto del Rey ferry terminal in Fajardo. Soak up the sun on the short ride on your speedy vessel, refreshments already in hand, and take in the amazing views of the nearby Cordillera Islands Nature Reserve along the way. The first stop of the day takes you to the pristine Carlos Rosario or Luis Peña underwater nature reserve, just off the western shore of Culebra, for fantastic snorkeling among the area’s beautiful aquatic environment. Once you’ve worked up an appetite, enjoy a delicious buffet spread including tropical cocktails, soda, juice, iced tea, fresh fruit, gourmet pasta salad, coleslaw or bean salad, freshly baked bread, sliced meats (turkey, ham, pastrami or salami), seafood or chicken salad, sliced cheese, chips, and cookies. From there, take a short sail to one of Culebra’s unspoiled beaches for an afternoon of sunbathing, swimming, and beach combing. Depending on weather conditions, your captain will take you to one of two choices: the stunning Flamenco Beach, situated on Culebra’s main island, or the half‐mile‐long beach at Culebrita, a small islet that offers beautiful views of nearby Saint Thomas. Finish your day with a return cruise to Fajardo, arriving back at the marina to make your own way home or via optional hotel transport.
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Bio Bay Kayak Tour in Fajardo
Take a night kayaking tour from Las Croabas, through the mangrove channels of Las Cabezas de San Juan Nature Reserve to Laguna Grande. Here you can find the billions of microscopic plankton that live in the water and light up at the touch of your hand to create a beautiful, iridescent glow in the water. Learn about this natural phenomenon and its fragile ecosystem from your informative guide as you paddle through the lagoon. Please note the weight limit is 240 pounds per person.
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From Fajardo Icacos Catamaran Snorkeling Tour
Check in time 7:30am. Depart from Villa Mariana at 8:30 AM and set off for Icacos Island on our Amazing 50 Ft Traveler Catamaran. You will reach the island after about 50 minutes. Begin exploring the waters surrounding the island. Once at the beach you will have a break for lunch and drinks which is provided on board. After lunch, we will be moving to the coral reed; here you can enjoy our water slide and immerse yourself in the lively marine world under the water. Take the afternoon to sit back and relax in the sun and soak up the beautiful atmosphere while enjoying delicious drinks. **For this tour minors must be 4 years or older and expecting women or people with back or neck problem will not be boarded for safety measures
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Discover Fajardo: 2‐Tank Scuba Diving
Head to the Marina Puerto Del Rey in Fajardo in the morning to begin your course. After signing the necessary waivers, you’ll take an introductory course on PADI skills and then meet your instructor. Once you’ve been fitted with included dive gear, head out by boat to one of the numerous dives sites nearby, all of which lie along the Cordillero Reef System. This chain of coral atolls offers a wealth of dive sites where you can explore the hard and soft corals known to thrive in the area. You’ll take your first dive as a personal training dive, offering your one‐on‐one instruction with a certified guide to help you along. Most dives will descend to depths of no more than 40 feet (12 meters). The second dive will be a guided dive with others led by your instructor. At the end of the trip, return back to the marina to end your trip in the early afternoon. When you leave class, all you need to do is complete a ‘Student Diver Record and Referral Form,’ which will allow you to pick up on your PADI certification where you left off at a later date.
