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In the middle of the Riviera Ligure di Ponente is located Alassio, a renowned seaside resort between the main summer in Liguria that attracts many tourists from all parts of Northern Italy and abroad (especially Germany and Scandinavia in general).

The town of the province of Savona is famous for its marina "Luca Ferrari" find a home where more and more boats of the jet set nationally. Alassio is full of beaches, the beaches, with facilities for tourists from different vacation rentals lease, but there are hotels, apartments and pensions. The sea of Alassio was awarded the Blue Flag several times Legambiente.

E 'Alassio can be reached by car, thanks to dual-carriageway or the A10, by train, the station on the Genoa-Ventimiglia. Among the events and happenings in the Ligurian town include Miss Muretto, the famous beauty contest, the race of sand castles and countless other initiatives, from festivals to literary contests.

Alassio is rich in monuments, many churches, most of which date back to medieval and modern, as well as of great interest are the "alleys" of the old town and the Saracen tower. The most famous monument is the wall, which tiles are attached signed by famous characters, after that of E. Hemingway, the first ever in 1951, have been joined by another 500 or so.

A holiday in Alassio is fun, relaxation, sea and culture: you can also save money by booking the 'residence or hotel in advance or seizing the many last minute.

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On the promontory of Portofino is located in the province of Genoa, one of the most exclusive resorts in Italy, whose name is associated with the yacht and worldliness in the collective imagination. Its location sees mark the boundary between the Gulf and the Gulf of Tigullio Paradiso in its territory, the smallest of its province, lies the natural park of Portofino and the Marine Reserve.

Its name comes from the beautiful sea that characterize it: according to historical sources means "port of the dolphins." To see, to Portofino, there are the typical buildings overlooking the sea in Genoese style and the medieval churches of St. George (patron saint of the town) and San Martino in the center. Of note is the Castello Brown in the modern era.

Arriving in Portofino by land is possible through either the A12 or the SP227 using the rail. By sea, however, can be reached by ferry linking the city to Camogli, Rapallo, San Fruttuoso Bay and Santa Margherita Ligure. We recommend using public transport especially in summer, given the difficulty of parking the car in the center.

Portofino is an exclusive tourism but not elite hotels, serviced apartments and holiday homes are available to a large number of tourists throughout the year, Italians and foreigners. Numerous events and gatherings in the city not only in summer. Many trendy bars, restaurants where guests can enjoy the unique nightlife.

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Rapallo is one of Liguria's most famous tourist destinations for hotels and beach resorts. In the heart of the Gulf of Tigullio, Rapallo is the preferred destination for Italian and foreign tourists: Germans, French and Dutch in particular.

Rapallo The village has many places to visit and sights of rare beauty. In the beautiful old town are numerous buildings and monuments that bear witness to many periods of history which the city has gone through over the centuries, from the Middle Ages to the twentieth century. Sightseeing in Rapallo, also the Castle of the sixteenth century the sea ports of old town, the Civic Tower, the Kiosk of Music and the Columbus Monument.

Vittorio Veneto beautiful promenade where you can walk and participate in numerous cultural and recreational activities are held throughout the year, the events are not just summer in Rapallo. Numerous holiday homes and second homes but also hotels, many high-class place to spend a pleasant stay by the sea of worldly life.

Indeed many nightclubs in this town in Liguria which represent fixed stages of the fun of youth.

You can get to Rapallo by sea by boat to S. Margaret and by land with the A12, the Via Aurelia and rail links.

Book now your vacation resorts in Rapallo reserving a hotel or saving on 'rent an apartment.

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To the east of the Gulf of Tigullio, Sestri is located on the Riviera di Levante, a charming resort town of Liguria on the headland (called "island") that separates the Bay of Silence from the Bay of Fables. In its territory is also Val Petronio and its microclimate is characterized by a low temperature range and temperature always pleasant.

The old town is rich in artistic monuments and buildings that recall until the High Middle Ages. Sestri Levante to see in there is the Basilica of St. Mary of Nazareth, the Church of the Immaculate Conception, the Church of St. Bartolomeo della Ginestra and civil construction such as the Palazzo Durazzo Pallavicini, Palazzo red band and the many doorways and alleys where it is easy to find.

Photos and videos show Sestri Levante stunning views of the bays that are the most beautiful beaches in the city, equipped with bathing establishments and tourist facilities are well integrated in the surrounding area. Many hotels, hotels and vacation rentals that welcomes Italian and foreign guests especially during the summer.

Thanks to the A12, Aurelia and rail links is pretty easy to reach Sestri Levante and take part in numerous events held throughout the year.

Via the Internet you can benefit from first minute and last minute deals and book a holiday in Sestri Levante in the hotel or rent an apartment.

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è un piccolo comune italiano che conta 508 abitanti. Located in the province of Genoa, Portofino is a small Italian town that counts 508 inhabitants. Kept between two gulfs of striking beauty, that of the Tigullio Gulf and the Paradiso, is located 36 km from Genoa. The coast is jagged and irregular, and kissed by a sea of ​​vibrant color and extraordinary beauty. The promontory over which comes the Portofino is flourishing offshoot of 'Appennino. 600 meters high gives the tourist the strong emotions. In general, however, the context is typically Mediterranean. The coastline is dotted with small towns that border the sea, where the colors and vibrancy of the same excel, affecting not only the mood of the people, but certainly also the architecture and colors of traditional houses. The reef is broken by rugged beaches and marinas characteristic that made the town famous throughout the world. The variety of fauna and flora housed in these areas has meant that it was set to be the natural park of Portofino, which includes the promontory of the town on both sides, one overlooking the Gulf of Tigullio and the other on the Paradise, and it was established Marine Protected Area of Portofino. This includes a strip of sea in front of the promontory, where the depths, natural continuation of the same, are characterized by steep parapets and inhabited by a diverse number of species, the observation of which has ensured the emergence of several centers for diving.

The beauty of the coast has attracted many filmmakers over the years that followed, among which Mike Newell in 1992, Michelangelo Antonioni and Wim Wenders in 1995. To underline how much fame to enjoy outside of Italy we say that a small Portofino has been recreated in the United States at the Portofino Bay Resort. It has hosted many famous people including Friedrich Nietzsche certainly remember, Guglielmo Marconi, Emanuel Franco Solinas (Sardinian painter and poet who spent more than a few summers in Portofino) and not the least of Guy de Maupassant, who described it as a small village that spreads like a crescent around this peaceful basin.

Among the festivals and parties do not lose that which is held in the September 8 Recco, known as the festival of fire. In Camogli on the second Sunday of May there is the Fish Festival, and Santa Margherita Ligure each first show of the weekend, along with a copious amount of concerts and cultural events that take place during the summer. Portofino offers a holiday of good food, nice beach, and fun. To visit.

Trivia: According to Pliny the Elder, the original name of the village was Delphini Portus, perhaps for the very presence of these animals in the Tigullio Gulf.

Claudia Zedda

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It is centrally located in relation to other towns of the Cinque Terre
and is a village of Vernazza. Special features of the village is certainly not to have direct access to the sea, as it sits atop a high hill about a hundred meters. E 'embraced by terraced vineyards situated on the characteristic bands. To reach the town is necessary to climb the long staircase that is remembered as the Lardarina, exhausting as well as fascinating. 33 flights that count 377 steps. You can also choose to meet along the road connecting the railway station. While not overlooking the sea, is home to perhaps the most famous beach of the coast, to Guvano, famous for nudists in the seventies to the hippies. To get there they must cross the path to charges that blue path. It costs three euro and the time to reach the creek will be about an hour and fifteen minutes. You can more easily reach the goal of the disused railway tunnel through the nineteenth century. It costs five euro, and the estimated time of fifteen minutes. Upon your arrival you will find a sandy beach, which still retains its old charm.

On the 29th of June we celebrate the patron saint. In addition to a procession through the streets of the town you can enjoy the gastronomic specialties of the country, such as rice cake, made ​​with rice, eggs and cheese. The square will also be distributed to the participants of the PIE Fieschi.

Claudia Zedda

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Planted with vines and olive trees, Monterosso al Mare is a village that lies to the west of the Cinque Terre. There are wonderful beaches and cliffs overlooking the sea in an antique crystal. The beach of the village is larger than the other four locations, known as the beach Fegina. It is located opposite the train station. The charm of the coast has remained unchanged over the centuries, even if the sea erosion has reduced the size of the beach. Aurora Tower located on Cole St. Christopher and Obortengo castle ruins overlooking the sea, observing an antiquity never forgotten, and perfectly protected today. Typical country-houses are crossed by narrow alleyways. If in the past Monterosso was surrounded by thirteen towers, today the tourists will be able to visit only three that deserve attention, the same that is given to the church of San Francesco, within which are important works such as Crocifissine kinds scholars attributed to Van Dyck.

Punta Mesco terminating the Gulf of Monterosso, is surrounded by National Park of Cinque Terre, and with really striking cliffs. E 'possible to walk a walk that helps you find the best-known traffic light. This is an old abandoned lighthouse. Clearly built overlooking the sea allows spectacular views. Are worthy of note, the Statue of Giant, an imposing concrete structure, built in 1910 by architect and sculptor Henry Francis Levacher Minerbi. E 'heavy 1700 pounds and 14 meters high, and represents Neptune. Pastine adorned the Villa, along with a terrace feature, shell-shaped unfortunately damaged by bombing in World War II.

Trivia: The beach at Monterosso in 2007 was defined by Forbes magazine, the sexiest in the world.

Claudia Zedda

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. Liguria has the privilege of hosting a Mediterranean area and a spectacular unspoilt beauty, known as "Cinque Terre". Stands on the Tyrrhenian coast, has 5 miles of rocky coast and this wonderful space is enclosed by two headlands. Within these, kept as small jewels, five small villages perched on cliffs overlooking the sea, which are the representation of the genius of man and his innate ability to foster the territory in which you live. The history of these small countries, as well as their location and natural wealth, have given rise in recent decades a strong movement of tourists. If the reserve costs countless surprises the eye of the visitor, who can warm up in the summer only in extremely small intimate coves, bays, gorges, beaches, among which the most famous beach will certainly Fegina, Vernazza beach, beach Guvano, Manarola , the beach of Riomaggiore and Cannetta, it is certain that these are not the only beauty of the area. There are fascinating footpaths that appears on the hills in front of the villages, you can visit the coast by boat trips are different shrines that adorn the coast, and also the cuisine and wines are top quality. Since 1997, the Cinque Terre National Park and have become World Heritage protected by 'Unesco. The five stars of this constellation are fascinating Riomaggiore, Corniglia, Manarola, Vernazza, Monterosso.

Claudia Zedda

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