Logistics
Travel and stay
Bordighera sits on the western Italian Riviera, close to the French border. Below you find the practical options to reach the town and to organise your stay. Journey times are indicative and can vary depending on traffic, timetables and the means of transport chosen.
Bordighera is approximately 40 minutes from Nice Airport
Getting there
Reaching Bordighera
By air
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport is the closest international gateway to Bordighera.
- Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (France): approximately 40 minutes by road, traffic permitting.
- Alternative airports: Genoa, Milan and Turin are possible but considerably further; details to be confirmed.
- From Nice you can continue by train, coach, taxi, rental car or private transfer.
- An official event transfer is under evaluation and is not confirmed yet.
Times can change significantly during peak traffic hours.
By train
Bordighera has its own railway station on the Ventimiglia–Genoa line.
- Bordighera station is served by regional trains along the Riviera coast.
- Connections from Ventimiglia, the last Italian stop before the French border.
- Connections from Sanremo, a few minutes away by regional train.
- Connections from France via Nice and Menton, changing at Ventimiglia.
- Distances between the station, the training venues and the accommodation to be confirmed.
Always check the current timetables before travelling.
By car
Bordighera is reached from the A10 motorway along the Ligurian coast.
- Motorway exit: to be confirmed with the organisation.
- Parking near the venues: to be confirmed.
- Loading and unloading areas for groups: to be confirmed.
- Indications for coaches and minibuses: to be confirmed.
Transfer
Request a transfer
Provide flight or train, time and number of passengers: the request is validated and can be forwarded to the transfer service once it is activated.
Seminar with Sensei Jon Wicks
Partner hotels in Bordighera
Partner accommodation for the seminar on 4, 5 and 6 December 2026. To obtain the discount, follow the booking instructions shown for each hotel.
Hotel Astoria
Discount 10%3 stars
Via Torquato Tasso 2, Bordighera
10% discount on the standard rate when booking directly with the hotel.
Hotel Lucciola
Discount 20%3 stars
Via Regina Margherita 49, Bordighera
20% discount on the standard rate when booking directly with the hotel.
Hotel Riviera Belsoggiorno
Discount Approximately 20%2 stars
Via Selva Dolce, Bordighera
Indicative discount of approximately 20% compared with the rate published on Booking.com, when booking directly with the hotel.
Gold Hotel
Discount 15%Via C. Balbo 7, Bordighera
15% discount when booking directly on goldhotel.com using the promotional code KARATE.
Discount code: KARATE
Hotel bookings must be made directly with each property. The seminar organisers do not manage hotel availability, confirmations or payments.
Other options
Where to stay
Beyond the partner hotels, Bordighera offers residences, bed & breakfasts and options for families and groups.
Residences and apartments
Self-catering solutions, useful for longer stays and for families.
Bed & breakfast
Small accommodations close to the town centre and the seafront.
For families
Family rooms and flexible arrangements for parents travelling with young athletes.
For groups and dojo
Accommodations able to host entire dojo, with group rates on request.
Budget options
Essential solutions for participants travelling on a limited budget.
Higher category
Hotels of a higher category for those who wish to combine training and a Riviera break.
Groups
Request accommodation
Dining
Where to eat
Restaurants
Ligurian cuisine and seafood, in the old town and along the seafront.
Pizzerias
Practical option after the afternoon training session.
Suitable for groups
Venues able to host dojo groups, booking normally required.
Families
Child-friendly menus and informal atmosphere.
Vegetarian
Vegetarian options available on request in most venues.
Gluten free
Please signal dietary needs in advance so we can guide you.
Bars and breakfast
Early opening bars near the venues, to be verified.
Official dinner
An official event dinner is under evaluation and not yet confirmed.
Athlete lunch boxes
Light meals between sessions are being evaluated.
Specific venues, prices, opening hours and booking requirements will be published only after they have been verified and approved by the organisation.