Cesarine and Borghi più Belli d’Italia join forces to promote sustainable tourism and lesser-known destinations. A new agreement to enhance Italian villages and local communities through gastronomic experiences that combine taste and tradition.
Cesarine, Italy’s oldest network of home cooks and chefs, and I Borghi più Belli d’Italia, the association that promotes our country’s small historic towns, are joining forces to enhance the value of places off the mainstream tourist trail: through this partnership, travelers will have the opportunity to discover lesser-known villages-true hidden treasures of our territory-and immerse themselves in the extraordinary local gastronomy, guarded by Cesarine and Cesarini who, in large percentages, live far from the big cities and the beaten track. These places, often forgotten by the main tourist routes, offer an invaluable cultural, artistic and culinary heritage and now, also thanks to this collaboration, they are made accessible to a wider and more aware public.
A different tourism
The initiative aims to promote sustainability-conscious tourism by incentivizing visitors to explore less-traveled destinations and experience direct contact with local communities. Travelers will be able to participate in exclusive culinary experiences organized by the community gathered on Cesarine.com and guardians of local Italian gastronomic traditions. The agreement responds to the need to address the growing phenomenon now known as overtourism, which has put a strain on major Italian destinations in recent years. Through the promotion of lesser-known villages, the initiative encourages the distribution of tourist flows, helping to reduce pressure on large cities and support the local economy of small communities.
Weekend getaway
The first step of this agreement involves the organization of three weekends to discover our territories in the brand new format Weekend Fuorirotta, promoted by the travel agency Borghi d’Italia Tour Network and narrated by travel creator Jacopo Becchetti together with Cesarine and Borghi più Belli d’Italia. All info to book at this link https://cesarine.com/it/galleries/viaggi-borghi-italia-cesarine Participants will be able to immerse themselves in the beauty of Italian villages and experience a weekend away from the commonplace among evocative views, villages stopped in time, old-fashioned recipes and authentic experiences.
Chestnuts and foliage in the Casentino area
First appointment on November 9-10 for the weekend Chestnuts and Foliage in Casentino, to experience the magic of autumn in this valley rich in history and nature nestled between Tuscany and Romagna, climb one of Tuscany’s most evocative plateaus, immerse yourself in the Corsican village of Ortignano Raggiolo and taste historic Casentino gastronomic recipes.
The secrets of Tuscia viterbese
Second appointment on Nov. 30-Dec. 1 among secrets of Tuscia viterbeseto discover this authentic corner of Latium in the province of Viterbo rich in hidden treasures, visit its villages carved into the tuff by e-bike, enter the ‘most monstrous park in Italy,’ the Sacred Wood of Bomarzo, and finally get your hands in the dough by making historic Tuscia recipes in a historic home dating back to the 1600s.
The Magic of Christmas
Instead, on December 14 and 15, you can choose to experience The Magic of Christmas by savoring the atmosphere of Christmas among the snowy peaks of Trentino, experience the charm of one of Italy’s most beautiful markets, that of Rango, and get up close and personal with customs and flavors that have united entire communities, such as ciuiga.
Who are the Caesarines (or the Caesarines)
Cesarine.com is Italy’s first online platform for food experiences with a community of 1,500 home cooks and chefs who in 2023 opened their doors to 50,000 guests, mostly international (+65% from 2022) to offer cooking classes, dining experiences and food, wine, market tours.
