Un borgo abbandonato diventa un ecovillaggio autosufficiente da sogno

An abandoned village, on the border between the mountains and the sea, was slowly collapsing. Today it is a vibrant ecovillage, inhabited by about 20 people who, for over 35 years, have been experimenting with a different way of living, working, and socializing. We are in Torri Superiore, in the far western Ligurian region, a few kilometers from Ventimiglia. Here, a group of people has chosen to stay, renovate, share, and rebuild, stone by stone, a village that seemed destined to disappear. In this video, we delve into the daily life of a historic Italian ecovillage: – 22 housing units – A community kitchen where people eat together – A hospitality facility that hosts volunteers, courses, and travelers – 600–700 olive trees, shared vegetable gardens, a local economy – Solar thermal energy, wood heating, integrated photovoltaic systems – Decisions made through consensus This isn't about escaping society, but about creating concrete alternatives. A more frugal life, yes. But also more intense, cooperative, and deeply rooted. Torri Superiore demonstrates that community living is possible, but it requires time, listening, work, and a strong relational attitude. It's not an abstract utopia: it's a daily process made of mistakes, adaptations, and shared choices. This video explains what it really means: – living and working in the same place – reducing economic costs by increasing the value of time – transforming an abandoned village into a center of life, culture, and hospitality – building a future by caring for the present If you're looking for inspiration on: ecovillages, community living, sustainable living, alternatives to the city, cohousing, responsible tourism, this story is for you. Follow me on Instagram:   / bernardocumbo   Viva Viva Fest, the festival I organize: https://vivavivafest.it/ Video editing by Stefano Bin:   / stefano_bin_videomaker   Second camera: Elvira Antonaroli:   / elvira.videomaker