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Albenga Hotels
The origins of Albenga date back to the Roman period when, together with Vado and Ventimiglia, it was one of the most important towns on the Riviera of Ponente. The town is situated on a low lying land at the mouth of the river Centa. The urban center, dating back to the medieval period, is characterised by a number of monuments which all bear testimony to the town's glorious past, monuments such as the ruins of the amphitheatre, the theatre, and the Roman aqueduct. In the historic...
Bordighera Hotels
Amongst the mountains of Capo St Ampelio, stretching as far as the valley of Roia, and protected by rocky reliefs, Bordighera boasts a marvelous mild climate which has made it a preferred holiday destination of the British since the early 1900s. Many well known people have been guests in the city including Italy's Queen Margherita of Savoy who died here. Today Bordighera, in addition to its beach and beautiful sea front promenade,' Lungo Mare Argentina', offers a number of sites worth...
Camogli Hotels
In the heart of the Golfo Paradiso one finds Camogli, a small sunny town, with multicolored houses and a sea perfect for those wishing to relax. Thanks to its ancient maritime traditions, Camogli is also known as the city of "the Thousand White Sailing Ships". Walking along the alleyways, one frequently comes across images of the Virgin, to whom the inhabitants of Camogli often turned to ask for protection from the sea. There are a host of local events to tempt the visitor to stay a...
Cinque Terre Hotels
Between Punta Cavo di Montenero and Punta Mesco one finds the famous Cinque Terre, a unique geographical area, rich in tiny peninsulas and bays. The Cinque Terre are Monterosso, Vernazza, Coniglia, Menarola and Riomaggiore. The towns have an ancient agricultural tradition and in order to protect the spectacular terraces of many kilometers in length, the area has now been designated the National Nature Reserve of the Cinque Terre. The area bordering the sea is also protected, providing...
Genova Hotels
A city of ancient traditions, Genoa includes the Levante Genovese, an urban area with beaches, ancient estates, convents and villas, and the Ponente Genovese, an area rich in parks and natural beauty spots. The sites not to be missed are numerous starting with the architecture: the Historical Center of Genoa, Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Reale, Piazza and Church of St Matteo, Palazzo Principe Doria Pamphili, Palazzo Spinola, the Cathedral of St Lorenzo and the historic Aqueduct. Then there are...
Poets Gulf Hotels
Lying between the deepest inlets of the Tyrrhenian coast, with mountain spurs and enchanting bays, the Gulf of Spezia, or "Poets Gulf", has bewitched poets, painters and writers with the beauty of its landscape. Places worthy of exploration: Tellaro, with its long beaches; Fiascherino, once the chosen destination of the British writer David Herbert Lawrence; Lerici, famous for its superb local cuisine with dishes such as the delicious fish Soup and Spaghetti alla lericina....
Imperia Hotels
In the heart of the Riviera dei Fiori, formed from the joining of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, one finds Imperia, with its ancient hamlets of Parasio, Marina, Prino, Foce and Peri. Imperia is famous for its Olive Oil and the flower cultivation. To be seen: the Basilica of St Maurizio, the Navy Museum, the Art Museum, the Prarola Tower, Villa Grock, the Church of St Giovanni, the Olive Museum, the ancient hamlets, the ports of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, the sanctuary of Our Lady. The valleys...
La Spezia Hotels
La Spezia is a city known for its naval dockyards, with military quarters and a port which occupy the area of St Bartolomeo. La Spezia is a city of ancient origins, as can be traced in prehistoric settlements in the Ribocco, Pegazzano and Vignale areas. There is a wealth of history in this city. The most important monument is the Castle of St Giorgio which rises on the hill named Poggio. There are many museums to visit: the Museum del Sigillo within the Palazzina delle Arti Lucio R. Rosaia,...
Lerici Hotels
Of ancient origins, Lerici has been a strategic merchant port throughout history. There are several routes which one can take to explore the city's beautiful verdant landscape, dotted with old palazzi and villas; for example: from Aurelia to Tellaro and then on to Lerici. The Montemarcello Park, with a wealth of flora and Mediterranean foliage, as well as diverse fauna is sited in Lerici. To visit: the Underwater Archeological Museum of Caletta, situated between Maramozza and Maralunga....
Levanto Hotels
What makes this little town the chosen destination of so many lovers of the sea and tranquility, is the opportunity it gives to visit on foot all of the most important places of Levanto. Following the itinerary which starts with the coastal walk 'della pietra', one passes the ancient Castle, the Medieval walls, the Church of St Andrea, the Material Culture exhibition, the Medieval Loggia, the Oratory of St Giacomo, the Monastery of the Clarisse, the Convent and Church of the Annunziata. Not...
Portofino Hotels
Portofino rises up on a small gulf protected by a promontory, amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in Europe, between Punta Chiappa, the inlets of Cala dell'Oro and St Fruttuoso and Punta Carega. It has been a destination of the rich and famous for more than half a century, Guy de Montpassant was one of the first visitors to Portofino, which he described as "a cresent moon around a calm basin". Liz Taylor, Richard Burton, Nietzsche and Humphrey Bogart all chose Portofino as a...
Rapallo Hotels
Like all of the beautiful localities of Liguria, Rapallo offers a combination of sea and inland typical of the region. Situated on the internal part of the Gulf of Tigullio, Rapallo, and its two areas, Santa Maria del Campo and San Massimo, is today an International tourist destination with a port well equipped for private boats. Giovanni da Vico, Fortunio Licato and Nicolò Barbagelata were born here. Friedrich Nietzche stayed here and found inspiration for his "Zarathustra"....
Sanremo Hotels
Known on a world wide scale for being the chosen residence of many an illustrious name, Sanremo has gained the title of "Capital of Floriculture". Its mild climate favors the growth of a quite unique mixture of tropical and Mediterranean vegetation. Sanremo is the site of two important tourist ports: Porto Sole and Porto Vecchio. Buildings of note, in the Liberty style, are Villa Noseda, Villa Anger, the Riviera Palace Hotel, the Hotel Bellevue which houses the Sanremo casinò,...
Savona Hotels
The clear waters of Fornaci beach, Natarella Beach and the Vecchia Darsena tourist harbor have earned Savona the highly prized European Blue Flag and transformed the town into a major seaside resort. Situated in the heart of the Riviera di Ponente, Savona is also known for its gastronomic traditions, with typical dishes of Savona, using mainly vegetables. Among the delicacies: la Panizza, Ravioli, White bait fritters, Stockfish Buridda, il Chinotto di Savona, for some time now champion of...
Sestri Levante Hotels
An old village linked to the sea with all its traditions and legends. Sestri Levante, like so many villages of the Ligurian Levant, is surrounded by an enchanting landscape of sea and mountains. An ancient merchant and maritime center, situated on the border of the Gulf of Tigullio, on the plane of the Gromolo Torrent, Sestri Levante has become an important tourist destination, with an old and a new town. There is much for the tourist to see: the Gualino castle, the Church of St Nicolò...
Ventimiglia Hotels
Situated on the border of the Costa Azzurra, Ventimiglia has three different facets within the one city: archeological, medieval and modern. The ancient Ventimiglia can be traced in the theatre, Porta Provenza, the Insulae and the Domus, the mosaics and the baths. Medieval Ventimiglia can be found on the right hand side of the river Roia and includes the walls, the Cathedral of the Assunta, the Convent of the Canonichesse and the Baroque Church of St Antonio Abate, and on the Provence side,...
Seborga Hotels
On the westerly facing hillside of Liguria, near to Bordighera, Vallecrosia and Vallebona, there lies the ancient Principality of Seborga. Its history is quite unique: overlooked by the Vienna Congress, today its 335 inhabitants hold on to their independence. Seborga has its own democratically elected prince, Giorgio I, ministers and ambassadors, and has its own currency, the Luigino, worth 7 dollars and which can be exchanged at the town's banks, in the Palazzo Lantica Zecca, at the tourist...
Diano Marina Hotels
On the Italian Riviera of Flowers, just a few kilometers away from Sanremo, lies Diano Marina. The town owes much of its fortune to the area's fabulously mild climate: embraced by the hills of the hinterland on one side and caressed by the sea's waves on the other, Diano Marina is blessed by a truly unique micro climate. The fine sandy beaches, are another major tourist attraction. Traces of the town's ancient past can be found in the historic nucleus of Diano Castello, the 11th century...
S. Margherita Ligure Hotels
Santa Margherita Ligure is situated on the Riviera of Levante in the region of Liguria. Approximately 35km from Genoa, to the east of the Portofino promontory, the town occupies territory along the inner-most part of the Tigullio gulf. Santa Margherita Ligure is surrounded by hills the slopes of which, covered in lush Mediterranean vegetation, provide the paradisiacal setting for villas and gardens all with spectacular views out on to the Delfini coast, this latter linking the town to that of...