Hotels Alba, Guesthouses Alba and Residences Alba

Alba, a thriving city of the province of Cuneo, develops along the course of the river Tanaro. An important farming and industrial centre, it also boasts genuine historical, cultural and artistic traditions. This highly appreciated tourist destination is one of the most important wine production centres in Italy.

Hotels in Alba have developed considerable expertise in the sector of tourism and hospitality. The local guest houses give tourists the possibility to enjoy well-kept spaces, excellent services and facilities and exquisite cuisine. Alba's tourist offer is complemented by the charming farm houses of the glorious surrounding countryside and by plenty of modern and comfortable residences and vacation homes.

Alba is the most important town of the Langhe, an historical farming land of Piedmont that, together with the nearby Monferrato, is famous all over the world for the production of wines like Dolcetto, Nebbiolo, Barbera and Bonarda. Walking down the streets of Alba's city centre, visitors will have the possibility to enjoy the genuine atmosphere of a city that has been the centre of trade and economic activities of the whole surrounding area since the Middle Ages, when it started growing grapes and producing wine.
The old town, that is peppered with impressive medieval fortresses and tower-houses, revolves around Piazza Risorgimento, that is dominated by the Town Hall and the city's Duomo. The council chamber of the Town Hall cherishes precious frescoes dating back to the sixteenth century, while the interiors of the Duomo are embellished by sumptuous artworks of great value, such as precious Baroque and sixteenth-century masterpieces. Another religious building worthy of mention is the medieval Church of St. Domenico, whose splendid interior is embellished by enchanting frescoed ceilings and impressive pointed arches. Not to be missed are the church of St. John the Baptist, the church of St. Maria Maddalena and the Civic Archaeological Museum.
Alba is famous all over the world for its tasty traditional specialities, such as fine wines, bagna cauda and white truffle. The lovers of open-air activities won't miss the possibility to perform cycling, motorcyling, trekking, golf, fishing and trapshooting. Alba also gives tourists the possibility to take part in exciting air baloon rides.