Border of France, between the Alps and Tuscany, Liguria is the ideal location for a holiday under the sign of nature and culture. With its enchanting coastline, green hills, majestic mountains and Cities, it offers multiple horizons.
In Liguria, the sea is omnipresent. Stretching over 300 kilometers, the coastline offers an alternation of sandy beaches, rocky coasts and idyllic little coves that allows everyone to find his little piece of paradise. It is also home to innumerable seaside resorts that compete with charm and beauty such as Rapallo, Imperia, Levanto, Pietra Ligura and Portovenere. On the activities side, you will of course be able to practice idleness but also to discover the superb bottoms of the Ligurian sea by practicing the diving. Also take advantage of the Cetacean Sanctuary to watch dolphins, sperm whales and whales during a boat trip, accompanied by a specialist of these animals.
The coast of Liguria not only shelters coves and paradisiacal beaches but also the most important cities of the region. During your stay, take time to visit the most important of them : Genoa. Nicknamed the Superb, Genova (in Italian) amazes by the richness of its heritage, witness of a millenary history. Discover its harbor, its lighthouse, its district of Strade Nuove, UNESCO World Heritage Site for its fabulous monuments (Rolli Palace, Loggia dei Mercanti, Cathedral of San Lorenzo...). But also visit its superb museums which house works by Véronèse, Caravage, Van Dyck... and, in the district of Nervi, you can admire the beautiful villas of the nineteenth century.
After this visit to the regional capital, discover other essential towns of Liguria : Sanremo, the city of flowers, Albenga, Savona, Varazze, Camogli, Chiavari, La Spezia... but also walk the roads of the hinterland that will enable you to discover fabulous villages and many natural parks. Within this hinterland, medium-sized mountains, valleys, lakes and forests will provide you with an ideal setting for hiking, trekking or cycling. After a day of rides, activities and discoveries, sit on the terrace of a good restaurant and enjoy the flavors of Liguria : farinata di ceci pesto ciuppin, focaccia, cima alla Genovese, amaretti, cubeli...