Varese Ligure is the small – and delightful – capital of the Val di Vara, an area where respect for the environment is the key of a daily philosophy of living. Along the winding course of the Vara stream an harmonious medley of nature, the work of man, silent trails, pastures and hospitality proudly opposes the threat of pollution and the frantic rhythms of stress and pointless competition. Varese Ligure, in fact, is the first European municipality that has been acknowledged by important ecology and sustainability certifications