Photogallery of Liguria, Italy

Baia del Silenzio
Baia del Silenzio by Vengomatto @flickr
Baia del Silenzio-Silence Bay
Baia del Silenzio-Silence Bay by Michela Simoncini @flickr
en route to portofino
en route to portofino by Christine Zenino @flickr
Cinque Terre
Cinque Terre by Josef Grunig @flickr
Bajardo, chiesa di San Giovanni
Bajardo, chiesa di San Giovanni by Vinofamily @flickr
Liguria
Liguria by Niky81 @flickr
church and tower, vernazza
church and tower, vernazza by Antmoose @flickr
la grotta
la grotta by Spettacolopuro @flickr
Liguria
Liguria
Liguria - guide chapters 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
More to see in Liguria
Tourists can find many enjoyable activities in Liguria. Despite its modest size, the region has to offer broad prospects for an exciting and varied pastime. Eight beautiful national parks are situated on its territory, so it is the perfect holiday destination for fans of ecotourism and hiking. The most beautiful park is Cinque Terre; its name literally translates as ‘five lands.’ This extensive park really covers the territory of five villages; the choice of places for walking and staying here is just huge. There is the so-called Road of Love in the park; it's an incredibly beautiful passage that is among the world's most important attractions. Traveler who will rest in Genoa should definitely visit the local aquarium. It is the biggest in Europe and has a very beautiful interior. Ligurian coast never ceases to attract fans of beach holidays; a chain of picturesque beaches is often called Italian Riviera. Here you can choose a beach for every taste. La Spezia is famous for its magnificent pebble beaches; Genoa and Imperia can boast amazing sandy beaches, ideal for families with children. The region also attracts fans of shopping; Genoa is the leader in number of colorful markets and shopping complexes. Every weekday, the perfect market works at Piazzetta Lavagna, where you can buy fresh seafood and other popular national delicacies. Those searching for high quality olive oil or real Ligurian herbs are advised to come here. The great food market is located at … Read further

Chapters of the guide to Liguria

Attractions and active leisure

The region also attracts fans of shopping; Genoa is the leader in number of colorful markets and shopping complexes. Every weekday, the perfect market works at Piazzetta Lavagna, where you can buy fresh seafood and other popular national delicacies. Those searching for high quality olive oil or real Ligurian herbs are advised to come here. The great food market is located at Mercato Orientale; fans of delicacies … Open

Cuisine and top restaurants

Those who want to try unusual national food have to evaluate the delicious taste of mes'ciua soup. It includes lots of interesting components; beans, a special grade of wheat and even rich bouquet of hot spices are among them. Another common treat is focaccia. This is a special kind of bread made of the same dough as pizza. There are numerous varieties of focaccia, from ordinary cakes with olive oil to more … Open

Traditions and mentality of Liguria

Alongside with the competition, there is another memorable holiday, the Columbus Day. It is dedicated to one of the most famous Genoese, Christopher Columbus. The celebration in his honor features a very rich and interesting program. The town of Imperia hosts biennial festival Vele d'Epoca dedicated to the quite rare and unusual subject, shipbuilding. It is a large-scale gathering of sailing ships accompanied with … Open

Travel guide to Liguria

During the year, a lot of interesting holidays and festivals are held in Liguria. The traditional Flower Parade is annually held in Sanremo. The main attribute of this festival is the parade, during which you can see platforms with exposures and sculptures of fresh flowers in city streets. In the context of the festival, a lot of interesting competitions, performances and food entertainments are held. The … Open

Best beaches

Diano Marina rocky beach is never busy, even in high season. It's an excellent choice for nature lovers to enjoy natural harmony and take excellent photos. Borgo Valprino is yet another public sand beach that is worth mentioning. It’s moderately developed, so it’s recommended to take all necessary equipment with you. San Lorenzo al Mare pebble-stone beach is a very attractive place. It's a man-made … Open

Advices for travellers

2. Liguria is characterized by moderately hot summers and very mild winters; even in the coldest month of the year the temperature rarely drops below +10C. The average summer temperature ranges from +25C to +30C; it’s also worth noting that the windless weather is common in Liguria. 3. There are magnificent tourist offices, which are worth to visit, in Genoa, San Remo, Portofino and La Spezia. Each office … Open

Top sigths of Italy

Grand Canal has become the signature landmark of Venice. All most beautiful palaces and castles are located along the canal. Palazzo Ducale is often called the most beautiful castle in Venice. This is a wonderful historic building, which halls have retained their original look of past centuries. … Open

Photogalleries of neighbours of Liguria

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