Santa Margherita Ligure. Ph. Rodrigo Soldon on flickr (flic.kr/p/9hesaM) Are you a beach lover? If so you shouldn’t miss the gorgeous views of the coast when you walk from the world famous beaches of Portofino to the town of Santa Margherita Ligure. The scenic walk takes about an hour and […]
Liguria
Liguria, Cinque Terre II
Monterosso Monterosso is the furthest west of the five villages and is lined with vineyards and olive groves. You’ll find plenty of cliffs and clear water here. It is also the first to be historically attested: it dates back to 1056. The village is divided in an old and new […]
Walking Tour of Genoa’s Fortresses
If you are visiting Genoa and prefer to experience the city in a unique way I suggest that you veer off the beaten track and follow the trails not often taken by tourists. A great way to do this is to take a walking tour through Genoa’s fortresses. These forts, located […]
Il Castellaro, Albisola Superiore
Upper Albisola and Savona as seen from The Castellaro – Photo courtesy of Gancjo/Flickr Il Castellaro is a small castle located on a hill in the cozy town of Albisola Superiore, in the province of Savona in Liguria. The remains of the castle can be found in the area […]
La Spezia
Panorama of La Spezia, Liguria Ph. flickr/Felipe Beiza La Spezia is located in Liguria in northwest Italy. The city is located between Pisa and Genoa and is an important port for both commercial as well as military purposes. La Spezia has been renovated for centuries, since pre historic […]
Toirano
Toirano Toriano is a small town and comune located in the Liguria region of Italy in the province of Savona. The town is located close to the cities of Savona and Genoa. Toirano is spread over an area of 18 sq km and has a population of close to 2200. […]
Varese Ligure
Varese Ligure Varese Ligure is a small village and commune located in the region of Liguria in Italy in the province of La Spezia. The village is located close to the cities of Genoa and La Spezia. Verese Ligure is spread over an area of 136 sq km and has […]
Santo Stefano d’Aveto
Panorama of Santo Stefano d’Aveto Santo Stefano d’Aveto is a small village and commune located in the Liguria region of Italy in the province of Genoa. The town is located close to the cities of Genoa and Bedonia. According to scholars, the town was founded during the prehistoric times. It […]
Castelnuovo Magra
View of Castelnuovo Magra Castelnuovo Magra is a small comune and town located in the region of Liguria in Italy in the province of La Spezia. The town is located close to the cities of La Spezia and Genoa. Castelnuovo Magra is spread over an area of 14 sq km […]
Imperia
Porto Maurizio, in Imperia, at sunset Ph. depositphoto/monticello Imperia is a comune and a coastal city located in the Liguria region. It is also the capital of the Imperia province and in the earlier times it had been the capital of the ancient district of Intemelia. The city is well […]