Ligurian coast. Features of local cuisine

It is a rather narrow coastal strip between the mountain range formed by the Alps and Apennines, and the Ligurian Sea. Thanks to the mountains that protect the coastal zone from cold winds, the climate on the Ligurian coast is very warm and mild, which is very conducive to a comfortable holiday.

The capital of Liguria is a fairly large port city, dividing the Italian Riviera into two parts - the eastern Riviera di Levante and the western Riviera di Ponente. The Eastern Riviera is a picturesque rocky coastline, indented by bays with small pebble beaches. The Western Riviera, which is a continuation of the French Riviera, attracts tourists with comfortable resorts, magnificent sandy beaches and crystal clear sea.

All the beaches of the Ligurian coast are good in their own way

These places are so interesting and varied that choosing a specific one for your vacation is not at all easy. At one time, in order to somehow make the task easier, BlogoItaliano even published a special article. We highly recommend it for anyone who is planning to visit the Riviera and has not yet decided on a resort.

All beaches of the Ligurian coast They are good in their own way, but there are places that are especially loved by vacationers - we will dwell on them in a little more detail.

Finale Ligure beach

The resort town of Finale Ligure is located near Genoa - about 50 minutes by train. The beaches here are mostly sandy, with occasional small areas of pebbles. The sea, as in most resorts of the Ligurian coast, is very calm and clean, central beach Finale Ligure was even awarded the European Blue Flag for its cleanliness, grooming and well-developed infrastructure.

A beautiful promenade stretches along Finale Ligure

All along the coast Finale Ligure stretches a beautiful embankment framed by luxurious palm trees. Along the embankment, in turn, there is a strip of all kinds of cafes, taverns, pizzerias, which is very convenient for vacationers - you don’t have to go far to eat ice cream or have a snack. Almost every beach has a bicycle parking area - this type of transport is very popular here.

Baia dei Saraceni beach

On the Ligurian coast, not far from Finale Ligure, is the small fishing town of Varigotti. There is a wonderful beach called Baia dei Saraceni, surrounded by picturesque green hills.

On the beach of Bahia dei Saraceni the sand is very light, almost white

To get to one of the most beautiful beaches, you will have to stroll through the narrow streets of Varigotti, which have managed to preserve their medieval charm. The houses here are painted in different colors, some of them go straight down to the sea. The beach in Varigotti, located in a cozy crescent-shaped bay, is sand and pebble, the sand here is light, almost white, and the pebbles are very small and resemble grains of rice.

Balzi Rossi Beach

In the western part of the Italian Riviera, near the border with France, there is a town Ventimiglia, from which it is a stone's throw to one of the pearls of the Ligurian coast - Balzi Rossi beach. This wonderful beach is nestled at the foot of a mountain, carved with many prehistoric caves, where people lived 25 thousand years ago. Nearby is the Museum of Prehistory, where you can see artifacts found by cave explorers.

Balzi Rossi Beach is a transparent azure sea and fairly large pebbles the size of a chicken egg, thanks to which the beach has another name - Egg Beach. The beach is considered a good place for scuba diving - varied marine flora and the fauna attracts many divers here.

Balzi Rossi beach is a transparent azure sea

Balzi Rossi is a private beach, so you have to pay for the pleasure. Of course, you can swim away from the beach - on flat rocks protruding into the sea, but this is not entirely convenient. It’s much more comfortable to sit on a sun lounger and, by the way, use the Wi-Fi service.

Levanto Beach

Levanto Beach is located in the eastern part of the Italian Riviera, next to the famous Cinque Terre National Park. The sandy beach is surrounded by hills covered with lush vegetation, making the area especially picturesque.

Levanto is one of the few beaches Ligurian coast, favored by surfers, wave lovers from all over Europe come here during the season. The beach area is divided into two parts - paid and free. In the paid one you can rent beach equipment - umbrellas and sun loungers, as well as use free internet. The free part of the beach differs only in the absence of sun loungers.

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Briefly about Liguria: why to go and what to see

Liguria is a picturesque region located in the north-west of Italy, washed by the Ligurian Sea, and borders France in the north. " Business card» Liguria is characterized by its rocky shores and colorful houses hidden on rocky terraces. Liguria is considered a region that is both harsh and beautiful. The “severity” of the region lies in the fact that the shores here drop off into the raging sea, and local farmers have to grow grapes right on the slopes of the mountains. Liguria is beautiful with its colors - the blue of the sea, the green of forests and vineyards and the diversity of local residential buildings.

Francesca cappa/Liguria

Visa and entry rules to Italy

In order to travel around Liguria or any other part of Italy, it is enough to have a Schengen visa type C (tourism). You can apply for a visa at the Italian embassy, ​​consulate or visa center of your city. To obtain a visa, you will need to collect a standard package of documents, take electronic fingerprints, and take out travel insurance (the cost of coverage is at least 30 thousand euros). If you are traveling on a tourist visa, then you must attach a hotel reservation; if you are traveling on a guest visa, then an invitation from the Italian side.

Upon arrival in Italy, during passport control you may be asked to additionally present a hotel reservation or show your insurance, so it is better to have these printouts with you. In general, visa processing and entry rules to Italy coincide with the Schengen rules, because The country is a member of the Schengen Agreement.

wippart/Finale Ligure

Climate and weather of Liguria

The climate of Liguria is typical Mediterranean with three distinct seasons - spring, summer and autumn. Winter is considered the off-season. In fact, the microclimate in Liguria is unique; on the one hand, the region is washed by the warm currents of the Ligurian Sea, on the other hand, it is sheltered mountain ranges from winds and cyclones. Coupled with the coniferous forests growing in the area, the place is an ideal holiday resort. The swimming season here lasts 3-4 months a year, and average temperature sea ​​water in the summer months varies from +23 to +25 degrees.

Shaun Merritt/Portofino

How to get to Liguria

The administrative center of Liguria is considered historical city Genoa, which, among other things, has its own international Airport arrivals, including flights from Russia. Flying to Genoa is the fastest way to get to the resorts of Liguria. Trains run daily from Genoa to both the southern and northern parts of the region. The flight time from Moscow to Genoa usually takes no more than 3-3.5 hours. Direct flights are operated by the Russian company S7; there are also connecting flights operated by various European carriers with a transfer in one of the capitals of Europe.

In addition to flying to Genoa, there is also a way to get to Liguria, such as flying to Milan and then taking a train to the desired resort. The flight to Milan itself will take about 3-3.5 hours from Moscow, but it is worth considering that Milan is located approximately 150 kilometers from Liguria, so traveling to your destination by train or transfer can take from one to several hours, depending on the distance . The advantage of flying to Milan is that there are many more flights per day on this route from Moscow than to Genoa, i.e. it's easier to fly away. Direct flights are provided by Russian airline Aeroflot.

You can check flight schedules, seat availability, and also purchase tickets in advance via the Internet on ticket search platforms that allow you to compare all available offers for a destination:

It is worth keeping in mind that some destinations in Liguria cannot be reached by train (there is no network railways). This applies in particular to the resort of Portofino and the Abbey of San Fruttuoso, which can only be reached by regular bus or by car. To be fair, it must be said that there are not many such destinations, and Portofino and San Fruttuoso are almost the only exceptions.

IN summer time Water modes of transport are also popular. For example, quite a lot of water boats depart from the port of Genoa to various destinations in Liguria. This method of getting to the desired resort takes a little longer, but it more than pays off picturesque views, opening from the water to the coast. You can read about boat trips along the Ligurian coast in

As for intracity transport, it applies only to Genoa, itself big city region. Public transport in Genoa includes, inter alia, buses, metro, ferries, funiculars and elevators. All of the above types of transport are convenient and allow you to easily move around the city, which is famous for its elevation changes.

Carlo Mirante/Genoa

Car rental in Liguria

It is difficult to overestimate the capabilities of a car when traveling around Liguria. Firstly, by car you can get to places where trains do not go. Secondly, this is an opportunity to discover new picturesque landscapes. Thirdly, this is the freedom to plan trips and no need to adapt to public transport schedules, especially if you want to see as much as possible.

You can rent a car in Liguria in Genoa and several other large towns, although a wider selection of cars is still available in Genoa. Most often, tourists rent a car right at the airport, immediately upon arrival. This allows you to resolve the issue of transfer to the resort and freely plan your trips in the future. At Genoa airport, 15 different providers of this service have opened offices. The local fleet consists of more than 200 cars in different classes.

Rental companies include companies such as Thrifty, Locauto, Sicily by Car, Enterprise, Maggiore, Budget, Hertz, Keddy, Europcar, Avis, Sixt and others. To register a car for rent, you must have a passport, an international driving license, bank card to pay for services. You can book the desired class of car in the desired location in advance through the following services:

Angelo Amboldi/Genoa

Cities, resorts and attractions of Liguria

In Liguria, every town is a resort: almost every settlement in the region has natural or historical attractions, worthy of attention traveler But there are also recognized tourist centers in Liguria that are very popular among tourists due to certain conditions. Further information about each resort separately:

– the city is famous for its historical sights and special flavor. Among the “must-see” of Genoa, it is worth noting the ancient street Via Garibaldi, dotted with palaces and architectural monuments; the Cathedral of San Lorenzo, which mixed Gothic and Romanesque styles; Ferrari Square, where all the main streets of the city merge; numerous palazzos scattered in the old part of the city, the Aquarium of Genoa, located in the port part of the city;

- a beach resort, famous for its song festival, is ready to offer its guests sandy beaches, casinos and theaters, historical streets and Orthodox monuments, cathedrals, museums, villas open to the public, as well as extensive park and promenade areas. It’s also convenient to travel from San Remo by Cote d'Azur France, because only 50 km to the border;

– one of the best beach resorts in Liguria. It is here in Alassio that you can find sandy beaches stretching for many meters along the coast. From the resort's entertainment - boat trips to the Gallinara Islands and local sightseeing, such as the Muretto Walls of Fame;

– a secluded resort surrounded by pine forests and mountains The attention of tourists is attracted by the castle, lighthouse, church, as well as natural observation decks, offering panoramic views of the bay. But there is a shortage of beaches in Portofino. There are only stone platforms from which tourists dive into the crystal clear waters of the Gulf of Tigullio. However, the resort fascinates with its color and atmosphere;

– A national park consisting of five villages and one of the most visited places in southern Liguria. Natural landscapes and historical monuments together attract a considerable number of tourists here every year. You can move between towns partly on foot, along the “Path of Love”, partly on public transport(trains run). And in one of the five settlements - the village of Monterosso - you can find the long-awaited sandy beach. Cinque Terre is an absolute “must-see” of the Ligurian coast;

– large seaside resort with developed tourism infrastructure. Often a visit to Rapallo is combined with a visit to neighboring Portofino. For tourists, there are long promenades for walking, well-groomed squares, historical attractions, including old castle 16th century built, cable car With best views to the Gulf of Tigullio. Disadvantages include a small number of beaches suitable for swimming;

- perhaps the most sophisticated and elegant resort of the Riviera Levante. Cobbled streets, a beautiful embankment, palm trees, villas along the coast - all this makes Santa Margherita Ligure a little like Nice, only in miniature. There are also many historical attractions here. A big advantage of the resort is the presence of beaches, which, although not large in size, still offer opportunities for beach holiday in Liguria;

is a small but extremely picturesque town located in the southern part of Liguria. The proximity to the Cinque Terre often allows tourists to include it in their tourist itinerary. In Portovenere there is the beautiful Doria Castle, located on rocky cliffs extending into the sea; several of the same picturesquely located churches, as well as the famous colored houses for which the Cinque Terre in particular and Liguria in general are so famous;

– large sea ​​port in the north of Liguria. The city is rich in attractions and historical monuments. The city also has sandy beaches, some of them have even been awarded the Blue Flag mark as the cleanest beaches;

- the northernmost town of Liguria, located on the border with French Riviera. The historical part of the city is literally replete with attractions; in addition, Ventimiglia has natural Park And Botanical Garden, and the beaches stretch for many meters along the coast, however, it is worth considering that the beaches in this part of Italy are pebbly.

Roberto Taddeo/Aquarium of Genoa

Beaches of Liguria

If the basis of your holiday is still the beach component, then we are talking about the best beach resorts in Liguria. In addition to the above-mentioned Sanremo and Alassio, you can also find beaches in other parts of Liguria:

– a small but very cozy resort located on sand spit surrounded by picturesque sea bays. The main advantage is the presence of sandy beaches and a gentle entrance to the sea; the disadvantage is the lack of noisy entertainment in the form of discos and nightclubs. The resort is more suitable for a calm, measured holiday;

- a resort located relatively close to Genoa and offering tourists excellent pebble beaches. The sea in this part of Italy is clean, there are no industrial enterprises, so the water will surprise you with its cleanliness and the beaches with their well-groomed appearance. Near Camogli there is also the village of Paraggi, where sandy beaches can already be found;

- a resort in the northern part of Liguria. Here you can find pebble beaches suitable for both passive recreation and active species water sports. In addition, Bordighera is also suitable for those who want to have all kinds of entertainment nearby in the form of nightclubs, bars and discos under open air;

- most southern resort Liguria, located on the border with Tuscany. Lerici is quite small resort without famous attractions or noisy entertainment, but here you can find spacious sandy beaches, and most of of which are public. The only entertainment you can find here is boat trips along the Ligurian coast;

is one of the most popular beach resorts in northern Liguria. The beaches in Finale Ligure are sandy, with a gentle entrance to the sea and are located in a secluded bay, which makes sea ​​water calm and the weather calm. It is fair to say that there are quite a lot of historical attractions in the city.

Speaking about the beaches of Liguria, it is also worth noting one more feature: as in the rest of Italy, many of the local beaches are private, i.e. belong to specific hotels. This does not mean that only the resident can use the beach of this hotel, but for entry or use of accessories (sunbeds, umbrellas), as a rule, a fee is charged.

This does not mean that there are no public beaches in Liguria. Usually they are located next to private areas, and they are easy to identify - they are not equipped with anything. By quality public beaches are not inferior to private ones, i.e. If private beach- pebble, then the public one will be pebble, and if the private beach is sandy, then the public one will be sandy accordingly.

dmytrok/Beaches of Savona

Hotels in Liguria, Italy

Liguria is a resort with a developed tourist infrastructure, so here you can find a large number of accommodation options for any budget. You can stay in the resorts of Liguria in standard hotels of various categories, in guest houses, and in bed and breakfast hotels; you can also rent apartments, studios or even a detached villa. There is only one recommendation for booking - to look for accommodation as far in advance as possible before the expected travel dates, because... Liguria is a popular travel region.

There are almost no all-inclusive hotels in Liguria. Such hotels are generally not common in Italy. Most often, the food option here is “included breakfast” or, less often, half board. Also few in Liguria and chain hotels, basically, they can only be found in “promoted” resort places. If you come to a quiet and secluded Ligurian resort far from tourist centers, then be prepared that in terms of service everything here will be modest and minimalistic.

Another feature of Liguria hotels is their location in historical buildings. Historical Buildings Demolition is prohibited here, so such buildings are often converted into hotels, but this does not affect the quality of service in any way, but adds additional flavor and atmosphere of Italian traditions.

You can find a suitable hotel/apartment in the resorts of Liguria, as well as check availability for specific dates, using specialized services for searching hotel offers:

Booking - hotel reservations in 120,000 destinations around the world;

Roomguru — best deals from thousands of hotel booking sites.

When choosing a hotel, pay attention to such parameters as location, availability of a private beach area, type of food, availability of parking (if traveling by car).

Librarygroover/Monterosso Beaches

Food in Liguria

The predominant cuisine in Liguria is Mediterranean. The proximity of the sea has an effect, and many cities in the region are ports. It is here in Liguria that you can try the freshest seafood and sea fish. You can prepare it yourself by first purchasing it at one of the local markets, or you can try it in fish restaurants or open-air cafes. So-called self-service restaurants are also popular in Liguria, but instead of the usual fast food there are dishes Italian cuisine and fish menu. You can dine in such restaurants inside, or you can take it away (which is convenient for many tourists).

Average check in traditional restaurants Liguria - from 20 to 40 euros, in cafes - from 10-15 euros, in self-service restaurants - also from 10-15 euros. Some of the must-try dishes in Liguria include ravioli with vegetables, meatloaves, stuffed vegetables, cod, focaccia bread and pesto. It is recommended to be careful and choose places that locals prefer to visit rather than tourists, this is the only way to try authentic Ligurian cuisine.

mark fischer/Ventimiglia

Travel insurance

When going on a trip to Liguria or any other part of Italy, do not forget to take out a travel insurance policy, which is mandatory already at the stage of obtaining a tourist visa. You can take out insurance yourself without leaving your home. There are special services for this:

- online insurance for people traveling abroad and traveling in Russia;

- O online service for selecting and purchasing travel insurance with the ability to compare offers from various insurance companies;

You can purchase a policy online and then print it on a regular printer. Insurance must be attached to your visa documents, and you must also have it with you when going through passport control upon arrival at the airport. Please note that the minimum amount of insurance coverage for travel to European countries (including Italy) is 30 thousand euros. Medicine in Italy is paid and quite expensive, so having insurance with you is not a luxury, but a necessity.

cucombrelibre/Finale Ligure

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Hello friends. It is difficult to find a person who does not love the sea. Therefore Italy is favorite place many tourists. There is excellent cuisine, plenty of entertainment opportunities and, of course, historical locations. These include the beaches of Liguria, a region in northwestern Italy. The best beaches in Liguria will give you an excellent opportunity to relax in the sun and enjoy historical architectural creations. Therefore, today we will talk about them.

A little about the region

Liguria is washed by the Ligurian Sea. Its capital is a fairly large port city. It divides the entire Italian Riviera (coast) into two parts.

• The first is the Eastern Riviera, which is called Riviera di Levante
• The second is the Western Riviera - Riviera di Ponente.

The east is dominated by rocks. The coast here is pebbly, and the west is famous sandy places for relax.

There are no plants or factories on the Ligurian coast, so the water there is crystal clear. There are beaches with a blue flag.

You can find statements online that almost the entire sea coast is blocked off by private owners, so you can’t sunbathe without paying. Most beaches actually belong to hotels. Almost all popular resorts There are paid beaches in Italy, but there are also public ones that are free. You can always find a place where you can “get fried” without paying a penny.

Beaches

So let's commit virtual tour along the beaches of Liguria. And we will start from the West. Let's talk about the most popular places recreation and where to find free beaches.

Riviera di Ponente

The West Coast is considered more democratic. The following beaches are located here:

This town borders France and has become famous for its pebble coastline.

There is freedom here for divers, as well as for those who plan not just to soak up the sun, but also take a stroll through the local attractions.

This is private property, which means there is an entrance fee. But if you move a little to the side, you can find free places.

• From Ventimiglia it's a stone's throw to Balzi Ross beach

It is located near a mountain with prehistoric caves, where ancient people lived 25 thousand years ago. Along the way, you can visit the Museum of Prehistory.

The shore itself is pebbly, the pebbles are the size of an egg. By the way, this place is very popular among divers.

Balzi Ross beach

• Albenga

A historic town where you can have a great time on excursions. But you shouldn’t underestimate its shore either. Here it is sandy and equipped with everything you need.

Albenga

• Sanremo

This is one of the most famous resorts in the region. The beaches here are sandy and entry into the water is smooth. Very comfortable to relax with children.

Free seats can be found on the way from to Empire. Closer to the latter.

Beaches of Sanremo

• Empire

Free pebble beach. And everything would be fine, but there is one drawback. They bathe dogs there. But the entrance to the water is gentle, which means you can also relax here with children.

Closer to Diano Marina you can find places with sand.

• Diano Marina

There's a huge selection here. There are places with pebbles, rocks, and sand. Rest is convenient for people with disabilities and families with children.

Diano Marina

• Allacio

Another popular place among tourists.

There are several sandy beaches. The largest of them takes up as much as 4 kilometers. Free places are located at the end of the embankment.

• Bordighera has private and public spaces.

Please note that this area has been awarded the Blue Flag award, which recognizes the best beaches with clear waters.

Therefore, free pebble areas are often crowded during the season.

It is better to take rubber slippers with you here to enter the water.

• At first glance, Savona seems completely unsuitable for swimming.

They moor here every day cruise ships. However, here you can also find good places with white sand and easy entry.

Look for free beaches to the west of Priamar.

• Pietra Ligure

There are quite a few places where you can sunbathe for free. The sand is mixed with pebbles, and entry into the water is convenient.

Pietra Ligure

• Finale Ligure also has quite a few sandy beaches.

There are also scattered here along the coast huge number pizzerias, taverns, cafes.

A well-maintained free beach is located on the edge of the city. True, sun loungers and umbrellas here cost 15 euros.

• Near Finale Ligure is the town of Varigotti.

The local beach of Baia Dei Saraceni, made of a mixture of sand and small pebbles, is comfortably located in a cove. It's paid. But the place with free entry is located on the outskirts of the city.

East Coast - Riviera di Levante

So smoothly we approached east coast. This is a real favorite among the Italian elite, and prices here are significantly higher than in the West.

The towns are very small and located so close to each other that in a day you can easily visit several of them and lie on several famous beaches.

Perhaps the most famous resort this part of Liguria.

But here's the paradox. There are very few beaches here, and those that exist belong to hotels.

Therefore, for a quality and inexpensive vacation, it is better to go further. For example, in Camogli.

Pebbles predominate here. But it is quite possible to sit on the rocks for a “wild” holiday.

• Also for quality rest you can go to San Fruttuoso.

The beaches here are quite small, but all are sandy, and the shores are shallow.

• Santa Margherita Ligure has many public beaches.

But you shouldn’t expect anything outstanding from them. These are usually small areas with stones or pebbles. There is no gentle slope into the water, but there are bridges.

• Another famous place here is Rapallo.

Lots of entertainment, quite noisy, but clean pebble beach.

• There are many sandy places in Lerici, in the very south of the Region.

A small drawback is the distance from Genoa.

Lerici Blue Venus Beach (Spiaggia Venere Azzurra)

• You will find a relaxed holiday in Sestri Levante.

Here gray sand mixed with pebbles. And if you get tired of lying around in the sun, you can visit the Bay of Silence, Riva Trigoso and Fairytale Bay.

• Close to national park Cinque Terre is home to Levanto beach.

Here are the most high waves Italy. That's why the shore is popular with surfers.

The paid part has Wi-Fi and the ability to rent beach equipment.

In general, you can swim in the park itself, but you will have to go down into the water along the rocks.

Ligurian coast on the map

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

Length Ligurian, or Italian Riviera, is about 300 km. In addition to the 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 in one of the following ways: tourist routes in Liguria, or plan your trip yourself by selecting the desired cities:

Cities of Liguria:

List of cities in Liguria (alphabetically):

• Alassio
• Altare
• Sassello

Select a city in Liguria on the map:

What to see in Liguria:

Riviera di Ponente

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

Alassio(Alassio) in the province of Savona ( Savona) - one of the most beautiful beach resorts on the mountainous Ligurian coast. People leave autographs on Primorsky Boulevard famous people, 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, the city is located Sassello(Sassello), retaining its medieval appearance. The main attractions of the city are the ancient bridge and the church. San Giovanni(Chiesa di San Giovanni, XII century).

In a populated area Altar(Altare) V Museum of Glass and Glass Art More than 2,000 items are exhibited: works of art, household products, glassware for chemistry and pharmacology, tools and molds for manual glass processing. Most of the exhibits are locally produced.

Empire

City, capital province of the same name, consists of two settlements- Oneglia and Porto Maurizio. These are two ports and two historical centers. In the Onegli neighborhoods 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 largest church in Liguria.

IN small towns there are provinces interesting museums. For example, in Triore(Triora) located Ethnographic Museum of Witchcraft(Museo Ethnografico e della Stregoneria) with an exhibition in the old municipal building. In the premises of the medieval prison, scenes from the “witch trials” that took place in the 16th century are reproduced. IN Vallecrosia(Vallecrosia) There is Museum of Sound(Museo della Riproduzione Sonora), where the exhibition, based on a private collection, is housed in vintage railway carriages. The museum recreates the history of various automatic sound reproduction systems - from the mechanical piano, perforated tape organs, music boxes, gramophones and phonographs to the first recording devices.

IN Tovo San Giacomo(Tovo San Giacomo) was opened in 1992 Bergallo Tower Clock Museum(Museo dell’ Orologio da torre Bergallo). The exhibition is housed in the old Bardino Nuovo palace. Displayed here are watches and parts created by watchmakers from famous family Bergallo and other watchmakers.

Argentina

An ancient town located in the Argentina River Valley Badalucco(Badalucco) - a center for trade in ceramics. Its ancient streets, turned into galleries, display ceramics for sale in the open air.

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

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

Tourist office IAT

• 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 of the 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 exhibition Joe Bono Ferrari Museum(Museo Gio Bono Ferrari). Name of the town (Italian) ca mogli - “house of wives”) recalls the wives of fishermen who waited for their husbands to go to sea. There is a big fishing festival here in May. Sagra del Pesce(Sagra del Pesce), at which 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), offering 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 there is a bronze statue " Christ of the Abyss» ( Cristo degli Abissi, 1954). It can be seen through the water in calm weather.

5 km from Portofino on the coast Gulf of Tigullio(Golfo del Tigullio) there is a town Santa Margherita Ligure(Santa Margherita Ligure), founded in the Roman era. Architectural monuments from 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) - also of ancient Roman origin.

In 1229, being a free city-commune, it voluntarily joined Genoa. Having assumed the role of an outpost of the Genoese Republic, the city acquired a castle Castello sul Mare(Castello sul Mare, “Castle on the Sea”, 16th 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 cable car.

City Sestri Levante(Sestri Levante) stands near Bay of Fairy Tales(Baia delle Favole) And Bay of Silence(Baia del Silenzio). There are many preserved here historical monuments, in particular, Capuchin churches of the 17th century San Nicolo 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

(Italian cinque terre - five-land) - the general name of the area in which five small settlements are located: Monterosso(Monterosso), Vernazza(Vernazza), Corniglia(Corniglia), Manarola(Manarola) And Riomaggiore(Riomaggiore). The 18 km long coastline from Monterosso to Riomaggiore looks quite harsh and inaccessible.

Steep cliffs in some places turn into sheer ones. You can get there by train, but it’s better to travel walking along paths laid through the most picturesque places and connecting all five villages.

The Ligurian coast is located in northern Italy on the shores of the sea of ​​the same name. This is one of the most scenic spots in the country. The nature of Liguria, its climate and numerous beaches have contributed to the development of a large number of coastal resorts. The western part of the Ligurian coast is Riviera di Ponente, the eastern part is Riviera di Livante.

There are prestigious and expensive resorts, some of the best in Italy. And there are lesser-known, quiet, but very hospitable places, caressed by the sun and warm sea. The resorts of Liguria have long become a popular holiday destination among tourists from all over the world. A transport accessibility Most of them allow you to combine a holiday by the sea with a visit to the historical cities of Italy.

Holidays in Italy - the best beach resorts in Liguria

Santa Margherita Ligure

The prestigious resort is located in the bay of Golfo di Tigullio. It attracts tourists with its picturesque nature, true Italian flavor and magnificent Mediterranean climate. From here it is convenient to go on an excursion to national park Cinque Terre or go to the Bay of San Frutuoso to see with your own eyes the statue of Christ on the seabed. Santa Margherita Ligure – beautiful place for mastering water skiing and scuba diving.

Pietra Ligure

On one side the resort is bordered by the sea, and on the other by a limestone rock, after which it got its name (“pietra” - “stone” in Italian). The entire tourist infrastructure is located along the city embankment: modern hotels, beaches, restaurants. If you go for a walk through the city's neighborhoods, you can see courtyards surrounded by flowers, laundry drying on the street and neat houses connected to each other by stone arches.

Portofino

Portofino's rocky coastline, crystal waters and surprisingly tranquil atmosphere attract celebrities and wealthy people to the resort. Among them are George Clooney, Sharon Stone, Demi Moore, as well as many famous politicians and financiers. The city is located near Genoa on the territory of a national park. Portofino mainly consists of private villas. By the way, not everyone is able to build a house here - the authorities are very reluctant to issue permits even to influential applicants.

Varigotti

Hidden in the western part of Liguria is the small village of Varigotti, known since the times of the Byzantine Empire. There is a very clean sea, well-equipped beaches and incredible beautiful architecture– colored houses local residents Facades directly onto the coast. On weekends, the resort is crowded with people, mostly Italian families who come for a weekend of sunbathing.

Sestri Levante

The resort is located on a peninsula, surrounded on both sides by bays that have very melodic names: Bay of Silence and Bay of Fairy Tales. It is considered one of the most picturesque in this part of the coast. Sestri Levante is suitable for a relaxing holiday amid leisurely provincial life, which is an undeniable advantage for families with children. For entertainment and shopping, it is better to go to neighboring, larger cities.

Portovenere

Refuge of Venus - this is how the name of this can be translated small resort in the province of La Spezia. Among the attractions, it is worth paying attention to the castle of the Genoese family of Doria, the Romanesque church of St. Lawrence and the Gothic Church of St. Petra. Nearby is the Cinque Terre National Park, you can reach by sea picturesque islands Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto.

Varazze

A resort in the province of Savonna, where fairly long beaches alternate with rocky sections of the coast, creating a landscape unusual for this part of Liguria. The beauty of Varazze has always attracted artists and poets who sought inspiration here. Today the city boasts a comfortable tourist infrastructure and hotels that provide good service.

Bodriguera

Claude Monet once wrote that he was fascinated by Baudriguera. Most travelers today would agree. The town is located near the French border in the province of Empire. Until 1999, the International Salon of Humor was held here. Historical Center Baudrigheri seems to look the same as it did several centuries ago: colorful houses, family-run trattorias, slightly shabby walls.

Alassio

Located in the province of Savonna, the city of Alassio attracts tourists with its long sandy beaches and convenient location - you can get here from almost any part of Italy by train. Moreover, the journey will not take much time. Alassio has many shops, restaurants, nightclubs, bars, sports fields, and places where you can rent a boat for boat trips.

Rapallo

The resort is quite large compared to Portofino or Portovenere. It is located on the shores of the bay of the same name near Genoa. Almost all Rapallo beaches are paid, there are only small areas for swimming with free access. Holidays at the resort are suitable for groups of young people thanks to a large number nightclubs and entertainment, as well as for married couples who prefer convenient infrastructure and peace.

Monterosso al Mare

The city is located within the Cinque Terre National Park and has the largest sand beach in the area. Monterosso al Mare is divided into an ancient and a modern part, with the Aurora Tower serving as the boundary. The most convenient way to get to the resort is by train from Genoa, the journey takes no more than 2 hours. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, tourists explore walking routes, laid among green hills.

Bogliasco

The resort attracts tourists (mostly Italian) big amount free beaches, low prices for hotels, restaurants and, in general, a less pretentious atmosphere. Bogliasco is located in the province of Genoa and has a population of no more than 5 thousand people. A foreign traveler is an infrequent guest in these places, so the residents show special hospitality and excessive curiosity towards strangers.

Camogli

The village is located on the shores of the Gulf of Paradiso. Despite the fact that it has long been turned into a resort, it still has not lost the unique atmosphere of a small fishing town and has retained the charm of the Italian province. There are few beaches in Camogli, but those that exist satisfy all modern needs. The main attraction of the place is the Castello della Dragonara, built in the 10th century.

Diano Marina

Since the 13th century, the town was famous for producing the best olive oil on the coast. Today it is better known as a seaside resort with an excellent climate, clear sea and picturesque surroundings where you can wander for hours. Some beaches are even marked Blue flag, which speaks for itself. Diano Marina is just 15 km from Alassio, from where you can reach Genoa in an hour.

Arenzano

An ideal place for a relaxing holiday amid tranquil landscapes. Diving is very popular here and water activities. You can also go kayaking or go fishing. Active tourists can rent a bicycle and ride around the coniferous groves surrounding Arenzano, enjoying the magnificent views along the way. Architecture connoisseurs will find many attractions on the city streets.

Spotorno

Despite its modest size, Spotorno will have plenty to offer for shopping lovers and gourmets - the number of restaurants and shops even seems excessive. The resort is located between Finale and Savona. You can come here not only to sunbathe on the local beaches; walking along the ancient streets and visiting the sights will bring no less pleasure to any tourist.

Ceriale

Not far from Ceriale there is the only water park on the Ligurian coast, Le Caravelle, where tourists come from all the surrounding resorts. Otherwise, the town is similar to a dozen of its fellows, offering guests a quiet and relaxing holiday in the picturesque Italian province. Small well maintained beaches, family hotels, dinners in trattorias and walks around the area.

Arma di Taggia

The resorts of Sanremo and Armo di Taggio are separated by only 5 km of coastline. You can easily get from one to the other on foot if you love long walks. The town is divided into two parts - the one closer to the sea is a full-fledged tourist area, the other is a historical quarter with interesting monuments, narrow medieval streets and castle ruins.

Noli

The resort combines the authentic features of a medieval town and the characteristics of a modern tourist center. People come here to sunbathe on Blue Flag beaches, stroll along the palm-lined embankment, look at the ancient towers - the remains of the city's fortifications, and spend warm summer evenings on the terraces with a glass of excellent Italian wine.

Sanremo

The name of the resort is known to every tourist thanks to the legendary music festival, which takes place here annually at the end of winter. San Remo is one of the most luxurious resorts on the Ligurian coast. It is surrounded by parks and flower alleys; boutiques, restaurants and casinos hospitably open their doors to tourists. But despite all the advantages, local beaches They are much inferior in quality to other resorts.