Liguria (Italy). Food in Liguria. Holidays, events, interesting events

In the southeast - with and in the west - with France .

Length Ligurian, or Italian Riviera , is about 300 km. Apart from famous beaches you can visit medieval cities coast, the largest of which is the capital of the region, famous for its numerous palaces and museums.

You can see the Italian Riviera on one of tourist routes in Liguria, or independently plan a trip by selecting the desired cities:

Cities of Liguria:

List of cities in Ligiria (in alphabetical order):

• Alassio
• Altare
• Sassello

Select a city in Liguria on the map:

What to see in Liguria:

Riviera di Ponente

The Riviera di Ponente with a smooth coastline, spacious bays and wide sandy beaches stretches from Genoa to Ventimiglia.

Alassio(Alassio) in the province of Savona ( Savona) is one of the most beautiful beach resorts on the mountainous Ligurian coast. Famous people leave their autographs on the seaside boulevard, here, on wall of Alassio(Muretta di Alassio) you can find the signatures of Ernest Hemingway and Thor Heyerdahl.

On the border with Piedmont, in the mountains, is the city Sassello(Sassello), which retained its medieval appearance. The main sights of the city are the ancient bridge and the church. San Giovanni(Chiesa di San Giovanni, XII century).

In the locality Altar(Altare) V Museum of glass and glass art More than 2,000 items are on display: works of art, household items, glassware for chemistry and pharmacology, tools and molds for manual glass processing. Most of the exhibits are locally produced.

Empire

The city, the capital of the province of the same name, consists of two settlements- Oneglia and Porto Maurizio. These are two ports and two historical center. In the quarters of Oneglia you can see Palazzo Doria(Palazzo Doria), where the famous Genoese admiral Andrea Doria (1466–1560) was born, and Museum of the History of Olive Oil Production(Museo dell’ Olivo). In Porto Maurizio there is a cathedral Cathedral of San Maurizio(Duomo di San Maurizio, XVIII century) - the most big church Liguria.

There are interesting museums in the small towns of the province. For example, in Triore(Triora) located Ethnographical museum sorcery(Museo Ethnographico e della Stregoneria) with an exposition in the old municipal building. Scenes of the “trial of witches” that took place in the 16th century are reproduced in the premises of the medieval prison. IN Vallecrosia(Vallecrosia) There is Sound Museum(Museo della Riproduzione Sonora), where the exposition, based on a private collection, is housed in old railway cars. The museum recreates the history of various automatic sound reproduction systems - from mechanical pianos, perforated tape organs, music boxes, gramophones and phonographs to the first recording devices.

IN Tovo San Giacomo(Tovo San Giacomo) was opened in 1992 Museum tower clock Bergallo(Museo dell’ Orologio da torre Bergallo). The exposition is housed in the old palace of Bardino Nuovo. Watches and details created by watchmakers from the famous Bergallo family and other watchmakers are exhibited here.

Argentina

In the valley of the Argentina River is an ancient town Badalucco(Badalucco) - the center of trade in ceramics. On its ancient streets, turned into galleries, exhibited right under open sky for sale ceramic products.

City Bordighera(Bordighera listen)) is known in Italy as the City of Palms. This is not about individual palm alleys, but about a real forest date palms, brought here by the Arabs, which gained world fame as the northernmost palm forest in Europe. The surroundings of Bordighera captured on his canvases Claude Monet.

Cities:

Alassio

• 65 km east of Sanremo

Sassello

• 63 km west of Genoa

Altar

• 70 km west of Genoa

Empire

• 23 km north of Sanremo

IAT Tourist Office

• Viale G. Matteotti, 37
• 0183 66 01 40

triora

• 37 km north of Sanremo

Vallecrosia

• 14 km west of Sanremo

Riviera di Levante

This part Ligurian coast with romantic rocky coves and secluded beaches stretches from Genoa to Marinella di Sarzana(Marinella di Sarzana) and bay ( Golfo La Spezia).

The pearl of these places is the town Camogli(Camogli) at the western tip of Cape Portofino. Camogli is considered the birthplace of the Ligurian sailing fleet, the history of which can be learned in detail by visiting the exposition Museum of Joe Bono Ferrari(Museo Gio Bono Ferrari). The name of the town (Italian) ca mogli - “house of wives”) recalls the wives of fishermen who were waiting for their husbands who had gone to sea. In May there is a big fishing festival Sagra del Pesce(Sagra del Pesce), where all guests and participants are treated to fish fried in a huge frying pan with a diameter of 4 m.

Portofino

From Camogli you can take a boat trip along the rocky coast with a stop at the cape Punta Chiappa(Punta Chiappa), which offers an unforgettable view of the Ligurian Sea.

Not far from Portofino there is a bay San Fruttuoso(Baia di San Fruttuoso) , where at a depth of 15 m stands a bronze statue of " Christ of the Abyss» ( Cristo degli Abissi, 1954). It can be seen through the water in calm weather.

5 km from Portofino on the beach Gulf of Tigullio(Golfo del Tigullio) is the town Santa Margherita Ligure(Santa Margherita ligure), founded in the Roman era. Architectural monuments of different times have been preserved here: lock(1550), Basilica of Santa Margherita(Basilica di Santa Margherita, 1658) and Villa Durazzo Centurione(Villa Durazzo Centurione, XVII century).

Rapallo

Most luxury resort in the Gulf of Tigullio Rapallo(Rapallo) is also of ancient Roman origin.

In 1229, being a free city-commune, he voluntarily joined Genoa. Taking on the role of an outpost of the Republic of Genoa, the city acquired a castle Castello sul Mare(Castello sul Mare, "Castle on the Sea", XVI century), where art exhibitions are now held.

Near Rapallo, in the mountains at an altitude of 600 m, there is a santuary Madonna di Montallegro(Santuario della Madonna di Montallegro, 1557), which can be reached by funicular.

City Sestri Levante(Sestri Levante) stands next to Bay of Tales(Baia delle Favole) And bays of silence(Baia del Silenzio). There are many preserved here historical monuments, in particular, the Capuchin churches of the 17th century San Nicolò ale Isola(Chiesa di San Nicolo all’ Isola) And San Pietro in Vincoli(Chiesa di San Pietro in Vincoli).

Cities:

Camogli

• 21 km east of Genoa

Santa Margherita Ligure

• 35 km southeast of Genoa

Rapallo

• 28 km east of Genoa

Sestri Levante

• 56 km south of Genoa

Cinque Terre

(ital. cinque terre - five-land) - common name an area in which five small settlements are located: Monterosso(Monterosso), Vernazza(Vernazza), Corniglia(Corniglia), Manarola(Manarola) And Riomaggiore(Riomaggiore). The coast from Monterosso to Riomaggiore, 18 km long, looks rather harsh and impregnable.

Steep cliffs in some places turn into sheer ones. You can get to it by train, but it is better to take a walk along the paths laid along the most picturesque places and connecting all five villages.

The Ligurian coast is a magnificent combination of clean, transparent, blue sea with beautiful picturesque mountains, bays, rocks.

Against such a spectacular backdrop, there are small colorful towns with green gardens and parks.

The entire Ligurian coast is called Liguria. Liguria is one of the smallest administrative regions Italy.
Looking at the map of Italy, you can see that the coast of the Ligurian Sea is located in the east of the country and stretches from Tuscany to the border with France.

Location of Liguria on the map of Italy

It consists of two parts - the East Coast (Riviera de Levante), which extends from the bay to Genoa, and the West Coast (Riviera de Ponente) - from Genoa to the coast of France.

The Ligurian coast is often referred to as the Ligurian Riviera, as well as the Italian Riviera.

There are four provinces in Liguria:

• Genoa;
• Savona;
• La Spezia;
• Empire.

Majestic Genoa

Coming to rest on the Ligurian coast, you find yourself in paradise. Here you can enjoy the most beautiful landscapes of untouched corners of nature. Each vacationer will be shocked by the clean and beauty of the sandy and pebble-sand beaches cities of Rapallo, Portofino and others.

In addition, once on the Ligurian coast, you can go on an exciting sightseeing tour through picturesque coastal towns.

Here you can:

• see cities built in the 15th century (Santuario, Dolce Acqua);
• enjoy the most beautiful scenery botanical garden located in Ventimiglia;
• visit the Nobel Villa (located in San Remo);
• see the autographs of famous musicians and writers of several centuries, which are imprinted on the wall of Il Muretto (in Alassia).

But still, the most amazing and beautiful sight for all tourists who come to these parts is the transparent and clean Ligurian Sea.

You will learn all the details about the Ligurian coast from the video:

How to get to Liguria

If you decide to go to this wonderful resort area, located on the shores of the Ligurian Sea, it is best to take a plane ticket to Genoa. It is in this city that the airport is located.

If it is not possible to take a ticket for a direct plane to Genoa, then you can buy a ticket to the nearest city with an airport, and from there by car, bus or train go to your chosen resort town.

Trains to Liguria run from many cities in Italy, namely from Rome, Turin, Milan, Nice, etc.

When planning a seaside vacation in Liguria, you can contact a tour operator and purchase a tour this wonderful corner Italy.
The advantage of vouchers from a tour operator is a charter flight without transfers, as well as check-in at pre-selected hotels.

Weather in Liguria

Basically, the Ligurian coast is located in the tropical and subtropical climatic zones. Therefore, there are favorable conditions for the growth and development of lush tropical vegetation.

The weather in Liguria favors lush tropical vegetation.

The weather in Liguria is warm all year round. The minimum air temperature in Liguria in winter is + 12 ° C, but the hottest month is June, when the air warms up to + 30 ° C.

The swimming season starts in early May and lasts until the end of September. It is at the end of September that it becomes colder in Liguria.

Beaches

Arriving to rest on the Ligurian coast or just planning a vacation, each tourist chooses the type of beach on which he wants to relax. The resort has pebble, pebble-sand and sandy beaches.

However, it is worth noting that most of all the beaches of Liguria are paid. There are few hotels in Liguria that have private beaches where guests can swim and relax without paying extra for it.

It should be noted that all beaches have a well-developed infrastructure. Vacationers are invited to use beach umbrellas, sun loungers, showers.

Finale Ligure

One of the best sandy beaches in Liguria is Finale Ligure. The sea on this beach is very clean, clear and calm. This beach has been recognized as European Blue Flag as the cleanest and most well-groomed with a well-developed infrastructure.

Finale Ligure - one of the best sandy beaches in Liguria

Along the entire coast there are many pizzerias, cafes, restaurants, taverns, etc. You can also see many luxurious palm trees here.

Balzi Rossi

In the west of Liguria, not far from the border with France, there is the resort town of Ventimiglia. One of the most beautiful sights of this city is Balzi Rossi beach.

This beach is located at the very foot of the mountain, where you can see a large number of various prehistoric caves.

According to archaeological data, people lived in these caves about 25 thousand years ago. Nearby there is a museum where vacationers are offered to look at ancient artifacts found in these caves.

Pebble beach Balzi Rossi

The beach itself, like the entire coast of the Ligurian Sea, is very clean, the water is clear. It is worth noting that this is a pebble beach, and the size of the pebbles is proportional to the size of a chicken egg. That is why this beach is also called Egg Beach.

In Italy, in the resorts of the Ligurian coast, other beaches are also in great demand among vacationers, such as Baia dei Saraceni beach, Levanto beach, Three Bridges beach, etc.

The most interesting cities in Liguria

There are eight national parks in Liguria. But besides the beautiful nature, the region is famous for its historical cities.
If you are relaxing on the coast of Liguria, you should set aside a few days and go on a tour of the cities of the region.

In Genoa, vacationers are offered to see the ancient port of Porto Antico, on the territory of which the largest oceanarium in Europe with a panoramic elevator is located.

Genoa hosts Europe's largest aquarium

After that you can go to Cathedral San Lorenzo, where you should visit the local repository of marine treasures.

one more unique city Liguria is Portovenere. This is a small town with historical sights. In this city, you should see the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, the Roman Gate and the Church of St. Peter.

Where to stay

As mentioned earlier, in Italy on the Ligurian coast, hotels are located along the entire coast. The choice of hotels is very large and different cost residence.

However, all hotels offer vacationers their clean and tidy rooms, and some provide free use of the Ligurian Sea beach.

The most popular hotels are:

• Hotel Pasquale(Monterosso al Mare);
• Grand Hotel Miramare(Santa Margherita Ligure);
• Hotel La Spiaggia(Monterosso al Mare);
• Best Western Tigullio Royal(Rapallo);
• Royal Hotel Sanremo(San Remo).

There is a wide choice of comfortable hotels on the Ligurian coast

Liguria is the most unique and beautiful region Italy, it has a stunning pristine nature and provides ample opportunities for have a great holiday on the sea.

It's true paradise Earth.

Liguria (Liguria) - the third of the smallest regions of Italy, "rainbow" spread from the borders of France to Tuscany. Surrounded by a mountain ring on one side and washed by the Ligurian Sea on the other, the region is divided into four provinces: Genoa, Imperia, La Spezia and Savona.

How to get to Liguria

The main airport of the region is located in the capital of Liguria, Genoa. From Russia, you can get here all year round with a change in Venice or Rome, and in the summer season you can use the services of charter carriers.

By train

By train (Trenitalia) you can get to Genoa from Milan or Turin (about 2 hours on the way, ticket from EUR 9 to EUR 23.50); from Rome the train is coming from 4 to 6 hours, ticket - from 35 EUR to 85 EUR). From Nice to Genoa, a high-speed express train departs (travel time - about 3 hours, ticket price - 20 EUR) and several conventional trains(more than 4 hours on the way, for 12 EUR).

Weather in Liguria

In Liguria, enclosed in the "embrace" of the mountains on one side and the sea on the other, a very mild climate. The average temperature in summer is +25...+28 °C, in winter - +7...+10 °C.

Tourist centers of the Liguria region

• Address: Via Pionieri e Aviatori d'Italia
• Tel.: +39 010 601 52 47
• Address:Via Garibaldi 12r
• Phone: +39 010 557 29 03

La Spezia

• Address:Central railway station
• Tel.: +39 0187 743500

• Address: Largo Nuvoloni 1
• Phone: +39 0184 59 059

Portofino

• Address: via Roma 35
• Phone +39 0185 269 024

Transport

The region has a well-developed network of public auto and railway transport, represented by various companies (APM, ATC, Riviera Transporti, etc.) There are offices of well-known car rental companies (Hertz, Avis, Maggiore) in all major cities.

shopping

In Genoa, open in the mornings from Mon to Fri swap meet at Piazzetta Lavagna. For groceries and local delicacies, head to the Mercato Orientale. On the first weekend of every month, except for August and September, an antique market opens in Genoa at Palazzo Ducale. You can also buy antiques at the market at Lungomare di Genova Pegli on the last Sunday of the month and at Piazza Matteotti on the first Sunday (both markets are closed in August). There are also many designer clothing stores in the city, for example on Via Roma or Via XX Settembre.

Clothes of famous designers at "ridiculous" prices can be purchased at outlets:

• Euro Outlet, at Via Guglielmo Marconi, 24,
• Consorzio Portofranco Outlet, on Via Sotto La Ripa
• Diffusione Tessile, on Corso Ferdinando Maria Perrone, 19.
• children's clothing at Outlet Baby Kids Sestri, in Via Ramiro Ginocchio, 7.

In Sanremo, at Piazza Eroi Sanremesi, fish and food markets, as well as a clothing market. "Designer" street - Via Matteotti.

In the old part of La Spezia, you can buy souvenirs and products of local craftsmen, including porcelain and ceramics from Abyssola.

Cuisine of Liguria

Fish and seafood, aromatic herbs, olives and extra virgin olive oil, ripe tomatoes and artichokes, mushrooms, various pastries - Ligurian cuisine is simple and beautiful at the same time. It was here that the famous resto alla genovese appeared - a sauce of basil, pine nuts, cheese, garlic and olive oil, with which everything is generously seasoned here - from appetizers and flatbreads to main courses.

Taste local wines as well as liqueurs: Limoncino (lemon-based), Arancino (orange-based), Basilicò (basil-based).

Beaches and resorts of Liguria

The Church of St. Peter in La Spezia is a monumental structure, as if growing out of a rock. Due to its beauty and picturesque surrounding landscape, it is a favorite place for newlyweds.

Events

At the beginning of each year, the International flower market and the Parade of Flowers, a colorful spectacle during which each city of the Riviera presents its original flower arrangements mounted on car platforms. Since 1951 it has also hosted the famous International Song Festival. The Premio Paganini International Violin Competition takes place every October in Genoa, the birthplace of the great Nicolo Paganini. During the competition, on the day of the discovery of the New World, a number of events take place dedicated to another famous Genoese - Christopher Columbus.

Fans of the history of shipbuilding will be happy to attend the rally sailing ships Vele d'Epoca, held in the city of Imperia once every two years.

Every third weekend of July in the village of Riva Trigoso, in Sestri Levante, there is a festival dedicated to the local traditional dish- Sagra del Bagnum. Musical evenings, wine tasting and other events end with festive fireworks.

The International Chamber Music Festival hosts its guests in August Finale Ligure (Province of Savona).

LIGURIAN COAST

Rugged vegetation, mild climate, mountains descending steeply to the sea - this is Liguria, one of the smallest and most beautiful regions in Italy, stretching from east to west from the French border to Tuscany. It is famous for its emerald-clear sea and picturesque views of the Ligurian and Maritime Alps, thanks to which the coast is closed from the north winds, here the climate is very mild and even all year round. During the tourist season (May-October), the air temperature fluctuates between 22-28 degrees.
As soon as they don’t call the most picturesque Ligurian coast - Paradise Bay, Sirens Bay, Fairy Bay, Echo of the Sea!
The western part of Liguria is characterized by excellent developed infrastructure recreation. Most popular resorts are Bordighera, Alassio, Diano Marina.
Riviera di Levante - this is how they used to call the eastern coast of Liguria with small beaches and bays hiding among the rocks. Here are the most luxury resorts Liguria - Rapallo, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino. From here, it's a stone's throw to Genoa.
Small towns - in the distant past, fishing villages that have retained their original historical appearance, turned into a summer meeting place for the owners of the most luxury yachts and ultra-modern boats of the entire planet. Luxurious hotels scattered along small comfortable beaches, charming bays, picturesque natural bays.
The "cream" of society rests here, here you can charter a yacht with or without a crew and go to romantic trip, or you can have great fun at the elite discos in Santa Margherita Ligure. Peculiarities coastline also attract numerous divers, whose enthusiasm is warmed up by the widely organized excursions to the Aquarium of Genoa.

GENOA

Economic and cultural center of the Ligurian coast. Thanks to a lucky geographic location Genoa has been one of the main European trading ports since ancient times. And since Genoa was the residence of the archbishops, it has long been concentrated cultural life Liguria: University founded in 1471, opera, Academy of Arts, theaters and museums.
Genoa is a huge number of ancient architectural and historical monuments. In the XVI century. Liguria had to repel numerous attacks by pirates. It was during this period that the famous Genoese fortress was built.
The aquarium in this city is the second most popular attraction among tourists. More than 5,000 species of fish, reptiles, amphibians and mammals from all over the world live and breed here. To see the plasticity of underwater pirouettes of a seal, to stroke a tame stingray - for this it is not a pity to pay 10 euros for entry. Genoa is located on the hills, there are many stairs, underground passages, taking a walk along which you will discover the romance of these places.
How to get there

• express bus: Genoa airport (Cristoforo Colombo) - Genoa center (Brignole station), buses with the inscription VOLABUS, interval - every half an hour, 20 minutes on the way, fare - 3 euros - stops along the way: Via Cornigliano - Via Sampierdarena - Via di Francia - Via Buozzi - Station Principe- Piazza Fontane Marose - Piazza De Ferrari - Via XX Settembre final destination- Piazza Verdi (opposite Brignole station).
  Buses to the airport depart from Piazza Verdi, with all stops (see above).
• private transfer: Genoa airport - hotel in Genoa (or train station) - 95 euros per car (3 people).
• group transfer (bus): Genoa airport - Genoa railway station (Piazza Principe) - 32 euros

RIVIERA DI PONENTE

Arenzano

It is no coincidence that Arenzano is called the gateway to Liguria, it is located 10 km from Genoa. Everything in this modern town testifies to its tourist character: the reliable shelter of the Apennines from the northern winds, the mild climate, and the variety of services for every taste and pocket. A city famous for its maritime boulevard and good climate, makes Arenzano one of the the best places for vacation.

VARAZZE

Varazze is located 30 km from Genoa. There you will find beautiful sandy beaches up to one and a half kilometers long. The sights of the city are the remains of the ancient Roman city fortifications, the shipyards of the sailing fleet and the monastery church of St. Ambrosia, in the Romanesque-Gothic style, of which only the bell tower (Campanella) remains.
Today, Varazze is a leader in the manufacture of pleasure craft.

SPOTORNO

Spotorno, located 40 km from Genoa, is a town with numerous parks, old streets, historical sights and well-equipped beaches. Many restaurants, shops, cafes, well-organized conditions for sports - that's what attracts tourists to this resort.

FINALE LIGUR

Finale Ligure is a modern, well-equipped resort with a magnificent sandy beach and a well-groomed sea boulevard lined with palm trees. Churches of the 5th-14th centuries, elegant palaces, a Benedictine monastery of the 16th century. and five ancient Roman bridges, three of which are surprisingly well preserved.
Finale Ligure provides the opportunity to practice active species sports: windsurfing, golf, tennis and horseback riding.

Pietra Ligure

Pietra Ligure is a very beautiful city in the center of the Riviera delle Palme, with a very comfortable hotels, many of which have their own equipped beach and in which the price fully justifies the quality of the services provided. In Pietra Ligure you can enjoy the most beautiful days of the year.
The path leading to the sea through palm trees and picturesque gardens, bars, restaurants, tea rooms, Italian hospitality give the tourist the feeling that the day he decides to spend here will be a doubly holiday for him.

ALASSIO

Alassio is one of the respectable and most visited resorts of the Ligurian Riviera.
Located just an hour from Genoa. Alassio has been known since the 60s as a city of artists and dandies. Slowly gliding on the waters of the turquoise sea, snow-white yachts, mild and dry climate, wide beaches with fine sand, green fields, olive groves - all this unforgettable vacation in Alassio!
The Roman Café in the city center has a Murento wall adorned with ceramic tiles autographed by celebrities including Ernest Hemingway, Sophia Loren, Winston Churchill and others.

LAIGUELLA

Laigueglia is located 90 km from Genoa, almost "merged" with Alassio, quiet, still retaining the appearance and atmosphere of a fishing village. Here your attention will be drawn to the domes dressed in majolica on the towers of the baroque church of St. Matthew. Thor Heyerdahl, a Norwegian ethnographer and archaeologist, fell in love with the area despite its rundown appearance in 1958. He purchased this tiny hillside village, exemplarily restored it and made it his home. Now it is a famous resort with wide sandy beaches, surrounded by majestic mountains.

DIANO MARINA

Diano Marina is a picturesque resort town located 40 km from San Remo and 100 km from Genoa. Diano Marina is a luxurious sandy beach, many parks with exotic trees and plants. Surrounded small towns located on the hills, where you can have a great lunch in inexpensive local restaurants. Diano Marina has a wide range of sports facilities and recreational facilities: tennis courts, riding arena, discos, bars, restaurants, shops, boutiques. For adults and children there is Le Caravella water park in Ceriale ( Small town near Diano Marina).

SAN REMO

Riviera di Ponente - known by this name West Coast Liguria, stretching from Cote d'Azur France to Genoa. Sanremo is by far the most famous city of this riviera.
The annual February meeting of lovers of the Italian song with its marvelous flower decoration has taken a strong place in our life, turning the name of this city into a kind of symbol of eternal holiday and summer. Old City- a port that keeps the spirit of the past decades. Here is the legendary Casino. There is a real Russian church in the center of the city, it is easy to recognize it by its dome and gilded cross. The church was built in the 1920s by a colony of Russian emigrant aristocrats. If you have a Schengen visa, then relaxing in San Remo, you can visit the nearby fashionable French resorts- Nice, Cannes and the city of Monte Carlo in the Principality of Monaco.

BORDIGHERA

Bordighera is located near San Remo (12 km) and 140 km from Genoa. The city offers its guests interesting events, such as the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the important and traditional "Festival della Canzon Italiana", the fireworks world championship, a million emotions of playing in the Casino. The city is connected to other major Italian cities by the motorway "Autostrada dei Fiori - A8" and by rail. Less than 1 hour drive separates the city from mountains over 2500 meters high. Scientist Clarence Bicknel founded the Museum of Prehistoric Art in Bordighera. rock paintings collected by him in local caves. The old town is also interesting, picturesque quarters, an embankment with wide sandy or pebble beaches, churches, as well as the possibility of excursions to nearby cities France and the Principality of Monaco.

RIVIERA DI LEVANTE

Camogli

Camogli is a place of peace and humanity. Camogli, that is, ca mogli - the house of wives, takes its name from the women who stayed at home alone all day while their husbands fished in the sea. Fishing and to this day is important point in the life of this city with beautiful pebble beaches and a beautiful harbor, with colorful houses, small stairs and narrow streets.
On a pleasure boat, you can take an excursion to the secluded fishing village of San Fruttuoso, where there is a Benedictine abbey, including a 13th-century palace and a small church with a Romanesque monastery courtyard. Also at a depth of 15 meters, at the bottom is a bronze statue of "Cristo degli Abissi", visible from the surface of the water when the sea is calm.
In May, the Sagra del Pesce festival takes place in Camogli, where all participants in the celebration are treated to fish fried in huge pans.

PORTOFINO

Portofino is a tiny coastal town against the backdrop of an unusual, very beautiful scenery. Bright houses are reflected in the clear water, the sharp edges of stone blocks loom against the blue sky. Portofino is located on a promontory overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, covered with olives, pines, cypresses and palm trees. From the lighthouse, which rises at the very top of the cape, a wonderful view opens up. Guy de Maupassant liked to visit this city. "This green bay in the realm of harmony and peace contrasts so much with all the vain anxieties of our lives," he wrote about Portofino. Everything is here: untouched nature, architectural monuments, and large shops. The former fishing village has turned into an amazing resort that world celebrities love to visit.

RAPALLO

Rapallo, an ancient town, is located 40 km from Genoa. Charming bright houses, ancient cathedrals and churches - that's the face of the city. This is truly a piece of paradise. Staying in silence, protected by beautiful and mighty mountains, you can enjoy a magnificent combination of luxurious service and wonderful nature.
Among the sights of Rapallo is the collegiate church of the 17th century. with an interesting bell tower and the 16th-century church of San Francesco, which houses some beautiful paintings by the local artist Borzone.

SANTA MARGHERITA LIGUR

santa margherita, famous resort in the Gulf of Tigullio. The city belongs to the ancient Roman era, but its main feature- These are old fishermen's houses overlooking a small port. On the seaside boulevard is the famous Villa Durazzo, a 16th-century palace surrounded by an elegant garden and park with exotic plants, statues and fountains.
The city is located in the heart of the Italian Riviera, at the crossroads of the main tourist routes: Nice, Florence and Milan. Snow-white facades of palaces, romantic villas of the last century, elegant hotels in the Art Nouveau style, magnificent boulevards with slender rows of palm trees and flower fairs. This city is different from other cities in Liguria, it is simpler and noisier, there are many discos and youth bars.

SESTRI LEVANTE

Sestri Levante, one of the pearls of the Eastern Riviera, overlooks two beautiful bays: Baia delle Favole (Bay of Fairy Tales) and Baia del Silencio (Bay of Silence). The city is located at the foot of a rocky promontory on which stands the Romanesque church of Nikolo. There is also a park where Marconi made his first experiments with VHF radio.

It is always warm and pleasant to rest here, even in winter. It is worth admiring the Ligurian landscapes from the sea - this unique beauty, the focus of enchanting contrasts: cheerful sun glare on the sea surface and the "brilliance" of proud rocks; trendy resorts and scattered across impregnable mountains like toy houses of small villages; noisy marinas and quiet cozy bays - all this is Liguria, beautiful and unique, friendly and desirable!
Parks, gardens, alleys, lawns, flower beds - just a celebration of flowering and regal nature. Fragrant, saturated air intoxicates, the atmosphere envelops you with a sense of peace, harmony, tranquility and some inexplicable excitement.

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Liguria is one of the smallest regions of Italy. But this did not prevent it from becoming a developed destination - tourists have long appreciated the beauty of the Ligurian coast, the charm ancient cities and nature of the region. It is in this area that you can visit the Sanremo festival, see the famous Cinque Terre and sunbathe on the picturesque beaches.

Geography of Liguria

The region is located in northwestern Italy, on the border with France. It is washed by the Ligurian Sea, and the coastline stretches for 300 km. On the territory of Liguria mountainous areas combined with green hills and plains. It is the mountains that protect it from cold winds and make the area comfortable for recreation at any time. Liguria is known for its rich vegetation - almost 75% of all flowers sold in Italy are grown here.

In the capital of the region, Genoa, there is an airport. In summer it accepts charters from many European countries. You can get to the region by train from Turin, Milan, Rome, as well as from French Nice.

Liguria map

Major cities of Liguria

The largest city in the region is Genoa with a population of almost 600 thousand people. The whole history of Genoa is connected with the sea and trade. And now its port is one of the largest in Europe. But besides this, the city is famous as a cultural and tourist centre. And in the Middle Ages, it was the capital of a large maritime republic, whose possessions stretched from Atlantic Ocean to the Black Sea. You need to start your acquaintance with Genoa right from the seaside part - here you can watch picturesque sunsets and enjoy the atmosphere of the old port. Interest is Old city with an abundance of historical churches, squares and cozy streets.

Port of Genoa. Photo: Paolo Margari/flickr.com

In terms of population, no city in Liguria can compete with Genoa. But it is worth paying attention to the Spice. His beauties were admired by Byron and Dante. But until the Napoleonic invasion, Spezia was a quiet village. Admiring its location, Napoleon made a significant contribution to the development of La Spezia. Preserved in the city medieval castle and many churches of different eras.

The climate of Liguria

Liguria has a mild Mediterranean climate. There is almost no snow and fog here, and rains do not turn into showers. In winter, the temperature stays at +10 °C, in summer it averages +29 °C. The most comfortable time to visit is from May to the end of October, when the water warms up to +26 °C.

Sights of Liguria

The most striking attraction of the region is the Cinque Terre. This amazing National Park is known for the five towns included in it. A trip to the Cinque Terre should start from Riomaggiore, the most romantic village in which colorful houses literally climbed onto steep cliffs. The Path of Love ends in this city - a road leading along the sea through a rocky area. As for historical monuments, in Riomaggiore you can visit a medieval castle and several churches. The most beautiful city of the Cinque Terre is considered by many to be Vernazza. Medieval churches and a castle of the 11th century have been preserved in it.

Cinque Terre. Photo: cinqueterre.a-turist.com/flickr.com

On the territory of Liguria there are many ancient religious monuments. In Genoa, one of the most visited is the Cathedral of St. Lawrence, completed in the XIV century. Its facade is interesting for its asymmetry: the towers were completed at different times, and the project changed several times. The architecture of the cathedral attracts with Gothic and Romanesque portals, bas-reliefs, sculptures of lions and reliefs. Inside, the cathedral is decorated with frescoes by medieval Byzantine masters and statues of Italian masters of the 16th century.

Once in Liguria, it is worth seeing the caves of Toirano in the province of Savona. They are famous for unusual forms of stalactites and traces of habitation (surviving handprints) of ancient people. In Toirano, cave lakes have formed that abound in corals.

Holidays in Liguria

First of all, Liguria is known for its summer resorts. The cities of the Ligurian coast are well known to foreigners - the names of Alassio, Portofino and San Remo have been associated with prestigious vacation. The beaches of the Ligurian coast are usually narrow. And Alassio is one of the few resorts with a sandy coast. luxury beach stretches for 4 km, but all sections are assigned to hotels - you will have to pay for the entrance. Connoisseurs of silence should choose Camogli. This town combines historical heritage, cozy pebble bays and the atmosphere of traditional Italy.

Liguria is a great destination for those who appreciate the cultural component of their vacation. In addition to the famous music festival Sanremo, the area can surprise with a variety of festivals and celebrations. At the beginning of the year, a flower festival is held in San Remo, in October Genoa is waiting for the violin festival, and in July, a gastronomic festival is held in the town of Riva Trigoso with a musical program, fireworks and wine tasting. In Lavagna, an interesting Pesto Festival is held, during which not the famous sauce is celebrated, but the ingredients for its preparation. Guests of the festival can take part in master classes, have fun at night concerts or in wine bars and, of course, enjoy plenty of different types of pesto.

Shopping in Liguria

The best shopping options are in largest city. Genoa offers many antique shops, boutiques of little-known Italian designers and shopping centers. The XX Settembre street is the most popular among tourists. Mexx, Zara, Benneton stores, as well as souvenir and antique shops are concentrated on it. D&G, Gucci, Dior boutiques are presented on the street of Rome. And 30 km from the city there is a Serravalle outlet with numerous shopping galleries. Here discounts reach up to 60%. Also, wine is brought to Genoa from all the provinces of Liguria - many varieties can only be bought in Italy.

For traditional souvenirs and gastronomy, it is better to go to La Spezia. The shops of this old town offer Ligurian ceramics different types, jewelry, leather shoes of local craftsmen. Spezia is famous for its many varieties of cheeses, good olive oil from different parts of the region and aromatic wines.

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