29.04.2026
One city, two faces. Imperia
On the west coast of Liguria, near the border with France, lies a town that will win you over with its authenticity and tranquillity. Imperia is not crowded with tourists like the more famous resorts, yet it offers everything you want from a holiday - beautifulbeaches, strolls through historic streets, delicious food and...
13.04.2026
How the train between Cinque Terre villages works (Cinque Terre Express)
If you're planning a visit to Cinque Terre, be prepared for one major thing: you'll hardly use a car here. narrow roads, limited access and minimal parking spaces make the train the absolute best mode of transport. This is where the legendary Cinque Terre Express comes in.
This train isn't just an ordinary means of...
09.04.2026
The staircase to Monesteroli: one of the craziest places in Liguria
The staircase to Monesteroli is one of the least known but most extreme tourist destinations in Italy. If you're looking for a real hidden gem in the Cinque Terre, this place will get you. Don't expect a leisurely stroll - there are over a thousand steps, steep drops and an experience that will test your fitness and...
11.02.2026
Le Caravelle Waterpark
Le Caravelle Waterpark is one of the largest and most famous water parks in northern Italy and is a popular summer holiday destination in the Liguria region. Located near the seaside resort of Ceriale, its location makes it easily accessible from the coast and inland.
17.01.2026
Santuario di Montallegro - a cable car ride to tranquillity above the Ligurian Riviera
The Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in eastern Liguria, but at the same time it remains outside the main stream of tourists heading to the coast. Located high above the town of Rapallo, it offers a combination of easy accessibility, tranquillity and views of the...
13.12.2025
3 delicacies from Liguria that capture the taste of the coast
Ligurian cuisine is light, fresh and firmly linked to what the sea and the local hills have to offer. It is one of the healthiest in all of Italy and yet has a clear identity. The three dishes that represent it best are farinata, pesto Genovese and torte salate - each of them simple, but all deeply rooted in the...
27.11.2025
Paraggi - emerald bay near Portofino
Paraggi is one of those places that appear in photos and you wonder if it's even real. A small bay hugged by green hillsides, the water clear, and the hues more reminiscent of the tropics than northern Italy. Yet it is reality! Paraggi, one of the most beautiful stops on the Riviera di Levante.
The cleanest sea far and...
24.08.2025
Sanremo: city of flowers, casinos and a famous festival
On the west coast of Liguria, just a few kilometres from the border with France, lies Sanremo - a town that has become synonymous with elegance, music and flowering gardens. Called La Città dei Fiori - the City of Flowers - it has attracted travellers, artists and nobility from all over Europe for more than a...
18.06.2025
Church of San Pietro in Portovenere
In Portovenere, on the very edge of the rock outcrop, is the Gothic-Romanesque church of St. Peter - Chiesa di San Pietro. This dramatically situated church is not only an architectural icon of Portovenere, but also a symbol of courage, faith and human ingenuity in the face of the elements.
The church stands on a...
15.06.2025
The islands of Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto - a UNESCO heritage site off the coast of Liguria
Just a few minutes by boat from picturesque Portovenere lie three magical islands: Palmaria, Tino and Tinetto. Together they form part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site and are an ideal destination for nature, history and tranquillity lovers off the main tourist routes.
14.06.2025
Corniglia - the most peaceful village of the Cinque Terre
Corniglia is the quietest and least touristy village in the Cinque Terre, and that's where its charm lies. It is the only one that is not directly on the sea, but high on a cliff, surrounded by vineyards. This location gives it a unique atmosphere and views you won't find elsewhere in the region.
A village between the...
13.06.2025
Discover Portovenere!
Portovenere is a coastal town in Liguria, often unjustly neglected and overshadowed by the more famous Cinque Terre. Yet it offers the same beauty, authenticity and breathtaking views - without the tourist crowds.
Portovenere is located in northwest Italy, on the edge of the Gulf of La Spezia.
05.06.2025
Tellaro and the legend of the giant octopus
At the very eastern end of the Ligurian coast, where the hills slope steeply into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, is Tellaro, a small fishing village. Its pink, orange and yellow houses clinging to the rocks above the sea, its narrow stone streets and all thethe silence, broken only by the sound of the waves,...
03.06.2025
The most beautiful villages of Liguria
Liguria, a region in northwest Italy, offers stunning beaches, traditional fishing villages and a charming historic centre that allows you to explore Italy's rich culture.
In Liguria you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, including Cinque Terre, Portofino and Sanremo.
03.06.2025
Riomaggiore: the living gateway to the Cinque Terre
Riomaggiore is the southernmost and the first village of the Cinque Terre that most visitors recognise as the entry point to this fabulous coastline. The village is set in a narrow valley between two hills, and the colourful houses cascade from the harbour to the hillside vineyards.
31.05.2025
Fall in love with Vernazza: The most beautiful views in the Cinque Terre
Vernazza is often considered the most picturesque and romantic of the five towns of the Cinque Terre. The sight of its harbour, the colourful houses clinging to the rocks, the narrow streets and the dominant Castello Doria will be a memory you'll remember for a lifetime.
The authentic atmosphere of Ligurian life
Unlike...
30.05.2025
Sentiero Azzurro, the Blue Trail that takes you through the villages of the Cinque Terre
Imagine a journey where mountain paths wind over the shimmering Ligurian Sea, where vineyards, olive groves and the colourful houses of small fishing villages alternate. Welcome to the Sentiero Azzurro - the legendary Blue Trail that connects five villages of the Cinque Terre region on Italy's northwest coast.
This...
28.05.2025
Manarola: The most photogenic village in Liguria
Manarola is perhaps the most iconic and photographed village of the Cinque Terre. Colourful houses clinging to a steep rock outcrop, a small harbour with a fishingboats, vineyards rising into the hills and the turquoise sea - all this creates a picture that resembles a postcard.
Manarola is set in a dramatic landscape...
24.05.2025
Monterosso al Mare, the largest of the five Cinque Terre villages
Monterosso al Mare is the westernmost and largest of the five villages that make up the famous Cinque Terre. Unlike the other towns in the area, Monterosso is more spread out, with less development and more opportunities for relaxation.
Old and new Monterosso
Monterosso is divided into two parts - the historic centre...
19.02.2025
Monastery of San Fruttuoso
San Fruttuoso is a picturesque bay hidden among the rocks and Mediterranean vegetation on the Ligurian coast, between Portofino and Camogli. The place is famous for its monastic history, its beautiful beach and the statue of Christ of the Abyss (Cristo degli Abissi), which is located under the sea.
Monastery of San...
18.02.2025
Holidays in Liguria
Liguria, a narrow strip of land in northwest Italy, is where the majestic Apennines meet the azure blue Ligurian Sea. It offers not only picturesque fishing villages, but also lively towns, luxurious resorts and unspoilt nature. If you're planning a holiday in this area, here are some tips on accommodation, attractions...
