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 […]
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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 […]
Laigueglia, a charming place in Liguria…but how to pronounce its name???
Laigueglia is a charming, small town in western Liguria. It is so beautiful that it was enrolled, together with nearby Cervo and Finalborgo on the list of the most beautiful hamlets in Italy. Laigueglia is not so popular with tourists and it is not so crowded. So surely it is worth to be visited! How […]