The best destinations in Liguria
The region of Liguria borders France and is home to some of the most luxurious coastal destinations in the world, the so-called Italian Riviera. Further south, it also boasts the five colorful seaside villages of Cinque Terre. Inland, you can actually find Alpine ski destinations with sea views from the slopes. Liguria is truly one-of-a-kind.
Here are some of the TOP destinations in the region:
- Cinque Terre villages: Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Vernazza, Riomaggiore, Manarola (SP)
- Camogli and San Fruttuoso Abbey (GE)
- Genoa
- Sanremo (IM)
- Portofino (GE)
- Valloria village (IM)
- Triora village (IM)
- Finalborgo (SV)
- Palmaria Island (SP)
- Sestri Levante (GE)
Sanremo: Luxury on the Italian Riviera
The Ligurian seaside city of Sanremo is synonymous with luxury, opulence, and high culture. Part of the Italian Riviera, almost…
Camogli and Recco on the Ligurian Coast
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The Italian Riviera of Levante in Liguria
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Liguria’s Ponente Riviera in Just One Day: What to See in Savona
Savona is a beautiful seaside city and province in the Liguria region. This part of the Ligurian coast is often…
Everything You Need to Know About Manarola: One of Liguria’s Cinque Terre
The Cinque Terre (literally translated “the five lands”) are some of the most photographed landscapes in the entire world. Located…
Palmaria Island off the Coast of Portovenere
The Ligurian coast is one of the most beautiful and characteristic in the entire world with its colorful houses and…
Visiting Portofino on the Italian Riviera: Land and Sea
It’s hard to believe that just a hundred years ago the luxurious town of Portofino was nothing more than a…
Vernazza in the Heart of Cinque Terre
Vernazza is part of the Cinque Terre National Park and also includes the towns of Monterosso al Mare, Corniglia, Manarola…
Valloria: The Italian Village Famous for its Painted Doors
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Triora, the Ligurian Village of the Witches
Can one tiny village be one of the “Most Beautiful Villages in Italy”, awarded the Orange Flag by the Italian…
Visiting Genoa’s Aquarium and Historic Harbor
Genoa’s ancient port represents the fulcrum of the tourist phenomenon and the Aquarium is its beating heart.If it is true…
Hiking Cinque Terre in Italy: Portovenere and Riomaggiore
It is true that beach season, hot sunny days, colorful umbrellas and boat trips only last a few months, but…
