Discovering Liguria

Liguria маршруты

Liguria: between mountains and sea, the Cinque Terre and pesto

From the UNESCO Cinque Terre to Portofino, from the Riviera to the historic centre of Genoa. Liguria is a concentration of beauty: colourful villages, focaccia, pesto and great Vermentino wines.

Type
Sea, Culture, Nature
Distance
~300 km
Transport
Car, train, boat
Seasons
April-October

Stop 1 — Genoa

La Superba: Old Port, UNESCO Rolli, alleys, one of Europe's largest aquariums.

Farmhouses in Genoa

Stop 2 — Portofino and Santa Margherita

Portofino, the most exclusive piazzetta in Italy. Camogli, San Fruttuoso (boat only).

Farmhouses in Portofino

Stop 3 — Cinque Terre

UNESCO: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore. Colourful villages by the sea, terraced vineyards.

Farmhouses in the Cinque Terre

Stop 4 — Portovenere and the islands

Portovenere with the Church of San Pietro on the promontory, Palmaria island. Gulf of Poets.

Farmhouses in Portovenere

Stop 5 — Alassio and West Riviera

Alassio, Albenga with medieval towers, Finale Ligure. Riviera of Palms.

Farmhouses in Alassio

Stop 6 — Ventimiglia and Hanbury Gardens

Ventimiglia at French border, Bordighera, Hanbury botanical gardens.

Farmhouses in Ventimiglia

Local cuisine

Genovese pestoLigurian focacciaRecco focaccia PGITrofie al pestoFarinataLigurian anchovies VermentinoPigatoSciacchetràRossese di Dolceacqua

Practical info

Best time: April-June and September-October

Duration: 5-7 days

How to get around: train (CinqueTerre Card); car where needed

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