GENOVA
It is situated among the namesake gulf and the back hills. It is one of the most important ports in the Mediterranean Sea. The city has an unique atmosphere, given by the narrow, old streets in the old part of the town, the ancient mansions, its churches and museums. The famous Aquarium is situated in the old part of the port, and millions of tourists from whole Europe visit it each year.
VARAZZE
This nice village has a beautiful beach, a long promenade, bars, discos, shops and very good restaurants. It is teh ideal place for a beautiful holiday and it is easy to organize excursions almost anywhere.
BORDIGHERA
This Resort is very well known for its exceptional climate. Formerly a small peasant and fisherman village, around the middle of the past century it became the preferred destination of British people who chose it to spend their winters. First-category hotels, a lot of entertainments make Bordighera one of the most popular touristic seaside resort.
OSPEDALETTI
It is situated in a natural, beautiful gulf between Capo Nero and Capo Sant'Ampelio, in an oasis of uncommon beauty at about 5 km from Sanremo. The luxuriant subtropical vegetation together with an exceptionally mild climate, make Ospedaletti the jewel of the Flower Riviera. Frequent and cheap bus and connections with Bordighera, Sanremo and Cote d'Azur. Ospedaletti offers its tourists large beaches with perfectly equipped bath establishments and free beaches with life gurds and all essential facilities.
SANREMO
The most famous Italian climatic resort. The town has a Middle Ages nucleus called 'Pigna' with typical alleys and stairways. The Casino, in liberty style was build early this century. Close by there is a Russian-orthodox church.
DIANO MARINA
It is a very nice town between Alassio and San Remo and it is 50 km far from France. It has beautiful and big beaches and many parks with exotic plants and vegetation. On the surrounding hills there are a lot of small towns (Diano Castello, Diano Gorleri, Diano Aretino and so on), where you can find cheap restaurants. Diano Marina also offers different amusements: tennis, water-skiing, sailing, swimming, discos, dancings, bars, restaurants, shops and boutiques. For grown-ups and children there is also the water-park 'Le Caravelle' in Ceriale, a small town close to Diano Marina!
ANDORA
It is a nice and happy town on the West Ligurian Coast. It was an old Roman town and it is still possible to see the old church of Saints James and Philip and the ruines of its Medieval castle. There are beautiful sandy beaches. In the city there are many discos, bars, restaurants, shops. Close to Andore there is one of the biggest water-park in Liguria.
LOANO
Seaside centre, of Roman origin, is destination of many tourists. The town is very
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ARENZANO
Arenzano is a small town close to Genoa and it is very famous for its boulevard on the sea and its nice climate, which makes it one of the best place for a pleasant holiday.
ALASSIO
It is a well kown seaside town famous for its splendid beach.The name racalls Alassia, the daughter of Ottone I.The princess fell in love with Aleramo and escaped with him to the Riviera where she founded the town.
PORTOFINO
Go and see Portofino! It is the pearl of the Tigullio gulf, situated in a small bay close to the homonymus headland. The village is characterized by tall and brigtly-coloured houses overlooking the sea. Its small square 'piazzetta' is full of bars and restaurants, where people from the jet-set often go. For its natural and environmental merits portofino headland has become a regional, natural park.
CAVI DI LAVAGNA
Cavi is famous for having the biggest beach in the Eastern Ligurian Riviera. Along Via Aurelia there are many bath establishments, which offer any comfort and a clean sea, thank to particular streams. Cavi also has many restaurants famous for their good, typical Ligurian cuisine. In Cavi there is a famous summer disco, Le Thermae.
SESTRI LEVANTE
Sestri Levante is a sea-town with a nice historical centre, where you can still feel the atmophere of ancient Liguria. It is a unique town because it is situated on two gulfs: the Gulf of Fairy-tales and The Gulf of Tranquillity. Its romantic promenade goes along the Gulf of the Fairy-tales. The town also has modern buildings, discos, bars and restaurants.
PORTOVENERE
Portovenere is one of the most romantic gulfs on the Ligurian Coast, and it is situated between Cinque terre and the Poets' Gulf, where the English poet Byron used to swim. Here it is possible to see the XVII century castle, built by a noble Genuise family and medioeval churches. Its mild climate makes Portovenere the ideal place to go on holiday.
LERICI
Beautiful town that has been the favourite summer resort of past century poets like Byron and Shelley.
SANTA MARGHERITA
This beautiful town is located on the Golfo Tigullio. It is surrounded by fine hills, full of olive trees and with villas and vaction houses. It has a small touristic port where it is possible to see yachts and modern boats, coming from all over the world.
RAPALLO
Rapallo is a well known touristic resort which matches the attractions and facilities of a big touristic resort with all the advantages of a typical mediterranean landscape, wild mild climate throughout the year. Rapallo offers also 18 hole golf course, a tennis club, target shooting and clay-pidgeon shooting.
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