Description
The provinces which are all along the coast include Genoa, La Spezia, Savona and Imperia and, while the area of the Cinque Terre is the most famous, there are many other beautiful places to visit in this region. Explore Sanremo, the city of flowers which is famous for the Italian Music Festival and its Casino, hidden gems which include the enchanting coastal towns of Bordighera, Alassio, Laigueglia, Varigotti, Portovenere and, last but not least, Lerici with its majestic Medieval castle, elegant villas and lush gardens.
Discover the eye catching contrast between past and present in the city of Genoa where the culture, food and architecture of this port city reflect its historic maritime heritage. Absorb the atmosphere while walking down the narrow alleys of the old town to the 16th century Palazzi dei Rolli and see the precious paintings and frescoes in the Renaissance palaces of Palazzo Spinola di Pellicceria, Palazzo Lercari Parodi, Palazzo Campanella and Palazzo Podestà. This city also hosts the International Nautical Fair which is a famous event that unites the most important exhibitors of this sector and is home to the Acquario di Genoa (the Genoa Aquarium); one of the best marine life centres in Europe.
As mentioned above, The Cinque Terre is a famous and unique cluster of five small towns perched on the mountainside overlooking the Ligurian arm of the Mediterranean Sea: Monterosso al Mare, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola and Riomaggiore.
Together, these charming seaside villages which back to the 11th century constitute a World Heritage Site and tourists from all over the world are attracted to their history and natural, picturesque beauty.
The steep slopes that connect the mountains to the seaside necessitated the construction of terraces to create living space and facilitate cultivation and have created some of the most colourful and breathtaking views in Italy. This area also maintains its proud culinary tradition of exceptional seafood dishes, internationally celebrated wines and much more.
Easily accessible from both the seaports of La Spezia and Livorno, a tour of the Cinque Terre will delight both the eye and the pallet!
