Since 1989, the “Torri Superiore Cultural Association”, a non-profit NGO, has gradually bought the little medieval village of Torri Superiore, and has started the process of rehabilitation. The aim of the Association is to transform the abandoned village into and ecovillage with a permanent cultural centre, a guesthouse, and to support the birth of a resident community.

The little medieval village of Torri Superiore (XIII century) is located in the Ventimglia hinterland, a few km. away from the sea and the French border. It was built at the foothills of the Maritime Alps, on the slope of Monte Grammondo (1300 mt.), 80 meters above sea level. The hamlet is surrounded by beautiful olive and citrus trees, mimosa and Mediterranean flora.

Today, the resident community has 20 members between adults and children, runs the eco-guesthouse, organises courses and cultural programmes, and develops farming projects (with olive trees and a few vegetable gardens) based on permaculture and organic agriculture principles. 13 private units out of the 20 planned and a large part of the guest house have been completed.

Since 1992 Torri Superiore has organised 25 International Volunteers Workcamps with the environmental national organisation “Legambiente” . Torri Superiore is a member of GEN – Global Ecovillage Network, of RIVE – Rete Italiana Villaggi Ecologica, and of the Italian Permaculture Academy. Local produce on sail are the typical Olive Oil, and winter flower crops of Mimosa and Genista.

Ecovillage Torri Superiore opens its simple and cosy guesthouse to travellers and groups interested in ecology, sustainability, and community living. All meals are served at a buffet in large rooms or on the terraces, furnished with shared tables. Volunteers are welcomed.