Liguria's two Rivieras, the Ponente and the Levante, split by the Gulf of Genoa, manage to capture both Italian style and sophistication in the simple pleasures they both offer. The Ponente is a picture-perfect sight of chalky cliffs littered with pastel houses, and bordered by gardens sprawling with aromatic flowers, with Monaco a stone's throw away. The Levante is more rugged around the edges, but no less beautiful, and the ancient maritime republic, and industrious centre of Genoa is nestled amongst it's craggy coastline.
THE SIGHTS OF LIGURIA
City of Genoa The Cinque Terre Villa Hambury gardens in Ventimiglia San Fruttuoso Monastery
ALASSIO
A favourite of Hemingway, Alassio is spontaneous and fun with a charming old town rising above a former fishing village with spectacular beaches overlooked by the 16th century church of Sant' Ambrogio. From its bell-tower are spectacular views to Isola Gallinara with its historic Benedictine abbey.
PORTOFINO
Once a struggling artists' refuge, Portofino has become one of Italy's most exclusive and sought after holiday resorts. Its harbour is moored with ocean-going yachts and its pedestrian-only streets crammed with a galaxy of designer names and stylish Italian restaurants.
RAPALLO
Set among orange groves and a thriving marina popular with international yachting crews. Its palm-lined esplanade culminates in a 16th century castle jutting from the harbour.
SAN REMO
Just a stone's throw from the French border is the charming 19th century resort of San Remo, known as the 'town of flowers' and with a fascinating old quarter of steep streets, covered alleys and secret squares contrasting with the elegant and famous resort that has blossomed in the ancient fishing port below.
SANTA MARGHERITA LIGURE
An enchanting and well-heeled town leads down to a traditional harbour filled with brightly coloured fishing shacks.
SESTRI LEVANTE
A stretch of coast close to the promontory of the romantic Cinque Terre. It has a picturesque sandy beach overlooking a lovely curving peninsula with a congregation of pastel-washed houses.
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