1. TOURIST ATTRACTIONS OF OUR REGION REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME: ARENE CANDIDE1

2. Map of the area with other sites
REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME: ARENE CANDIDE
LOCATION
We are here!
Map of the region
Map of the area with other sites 2

3. PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC FEATURES
REGION NAME: LIGURIA SITE NAME: ARENE CANDIDE
PHYSICAL AND AESTHETIC FEATURES
The cave takes its name from the white sand dune that once covered it. It is located 89 meters above the sea level.
HISTORICAL/ARTISTIC INFORMATION
Arturo Issel began a series of excavations and research in June Our school takes its name from him.
But the most important findings date back to 1940 when the southeastern part of the cave was discovered.
Thanks to a stratigraphic method it was possible to find more than 20 paleolithic burials. The best preserved was the Young Prince.
TYPE OF SITE
Archeological/Naturalistic
AREA COVERED
“White Sands” cave is situated between Borgio Verezzi and Finale Ligure.
DATING
The cave has got traces of human frequentation between the Upper Paleolithic and the sixth and the seventh centuries. 3

4. The cave The Young Prince
REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME ARENE CANDIDE
HIGHLIGHTS
The cave
The Young Prince 4

5. The view from outside of the cave
Inside the cave

6. CONDITION OF PRESERVATION It is entirely preserved. VISITING TIME
REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME ARENE CANDIDE
CONDITION OF PRESERVATION
It is entirely preserved.
VISITING TIME
It can be visited during the planned opening times, but it is necessary to book the visit, which is guided and takes about 1hr.
LEGAL OWNERSHIP
It belongs to Finale Ligure municipality.
TICKETS AND BOOKING
15 euros each person 6

7. About half an hour walk from Borgio railway station FACILITIES
REGION NAME LIGURIA SITE NAME ARENE CANDIDE
ACCESSIBILITY
About half an hour walk from Borgio railway station
FACILITIES
No facilities of any kind
It is advisable to bring water with you. 7