Savona is one of the biggest and most important cities in Liguria. It is located in the western part of the region and it is completely ignored by the tourists … unfairly! There are so many things to see there that I decided to only point out the attractions of the city. In the future, […]
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San Fruttuoso, where Christmas is still magical…
It is almost December and we are already in the period of Christmas Time. That’s why I decided to start with a series of posts dedicated to the Christmas events, traditions and dishes in Liguria. Today I want to start with San Fruttuoso, a magical place located on the tip of Penisula Portofino. HISTORY It […]
Tino, the mysterious island inscribed on the UNESCO list!
As I wrote in the title, Tino is an island. It is located close to Portovenere in province La Spezia, eastern Liguria. Tino is a seat of a military base of Italian Marines and normally it is closed for a public. However, once a year, on the day of the feast of the patron of […]
Verezzi, the town of Saracens,theatre festival and Caravaggio!
We are in western Liguria. Verezzi … actually, Borgio Verezzi (because it is its full name) is a tiny hamlet located on the hills, above the sea. Apart from the breathtaking views, the hamlet is worth to be seen for many other reasons (that I list below) and I think you should absolutely add it […]
Punta Chiappa, the place that enchanted Lord Byron :)
It is one of my favourites places in whole Liguria! Punta Chiappa is a tip of the western part of the peninsula of Portofino. The crystal clear water, beautiful views and fantastic places where to eat and swim make this place a kind of earthly paradise 🙂 How to get to Punta Chiappa? by car […]
