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The Region
Today, the region is famous for its fine wine and cuisine. At different times each town will share its food and customs by hosting its own festival known as Sagra. Because of the region's rich history one can visit local museums, or the many castles & medieval boroughs, roman churches and sanctuaries that exist throughout these hills. For those seeking outdoor sport and activity, cycling takes place in the surrounding countryside, and near-by forests and rivers provide opportunities for hiking, trekking and swimming.
The
Piemonte region offers a host of activities such as castle tours, famous
carnivals, horseback riding, Il Palio (famous horse races in Asti),
and specialty markets in antiques and local foods.
Over 1,000 years old, the friendly
city of Ovada
is located on the Strada del Vino. As this road meanders
through some of the richest areas in vine cultivation and wine
production, it offers easy access to local vineyards and cantinas
for wine tasting.
Near-by
Towns
Experience Ovada’s antiquity by strolling through
its lovely center of alleyways, portals and stone walls, all leading to
its old parish church. Today, Ovada is well known for its Dolcetto di Ovada and its chickpea specialty called farinata.
A celebrated place to visit is Piazza Bollente. Here one finds
hot sulfur springs reaching temperatures of 168.8 F. that
have been used for therapeutic purposes since Roman times. Not far from
these springs, just outside of the center, one can also see the ruins of
an old Roman Aqueduct.
 
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