Zuccarello is a small, picturesque hamlet located in the hinterland of West Liguria. Today it is not important anymore but in the past, it was a very powerful marquisate that had connections even with the Republic of Lucca in Tuscany. But let’s start from the very beginning. How to reach Zuccarello? by car – it […]
Hinterland
Triora, the Salem of Italy!
Far away from everything, through Ligurian forests and mountains, you can visit this extraordinary hamlet! It is located in West Liguria, in its hinterland and it is one of the most fascinating places off the beaten path you can visit in Liguria! How to reach Triora? – definitely by car! The hamlet is located on […]
Seborga, a sovereign Principality in Liguria!
Located in West Liguria, very close to the French border, Seborga is a very particular place in the whole region. The town is famous for claiming its independence from the whole of Italy as the sovereign Principality of Seborga !!! And actually, even national authorities don’t say that it is not rightful !!! I would […]
Valloria, the village of the painted doors!
Valloria is a village of 34 inhabitants in the province of Imperia. So small, so far away from everything … and so special 😉 How to reach Valloria? Definitely by CAR! Cause otherwise there is only one bus a day from Imperia (line 24). Valloria is located in the Ligurian hinterland, quite far away from […]
Sarzana, where even Dante Alighieri lived!
Sarzana (pronounce: sar’dza:na) is a town located in eastern Liguria, very close to the Tuscany. It is a very picturesque town that is much more similar to the Tuscan towns than to the Ligurian towns. This characteristic makes it very unique and worth visiting. How to reach Sarzana? – by car  A12 motorway – it […]