18.07.2026
The sea or the mountains? Both! In Pietra Ligure
On the western coast of Liguria, between the well-known resorts of Finale Ligure and Loano, lies Pietra Ligure, one of the most popular seaside towns on the Ligurian Riviera. At first glance, it captivates visitors with its long promenade lined with palm trees, wide beaches, and a historic center that has retained the...
16.06.2026
Finale Ligure
When people think of a vacation in Liguria, most imagine the Cinque Terre or Sanremo. Yet there is a place that offers beautiful beaches, historic towns, excellent cuisine, and the unique atmosphere of the classic Italian Riviera. It’s called Finale Ligure, and many visitors return here year after year.
At first...
13.06.2026
Genoa Airport (GOA): A Convenient Gateway to the Ligurian Sea and the Italian Riviera
Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) is the main airport in Liguria and one of the best gateways to the Ligurian Sea. It is located just a few kilometers from the center of Genoa and offers excellent access not only to the city itself but also to popular seaside resorts along the Italian Riviera.
If you’re...
14.05.2026
La Spezia: the gateway to the Cinque Terre
La Spezia is often perceived as just a stopover on the way to the Cinque Terre. What a shame! This port town in Liguria has its own pace, an authentic atmosphere and surprisingly enough experiences for a whole day or even more.
Unlike the crowded villages of Cinque Terre, La Spezia feels more relaxed and peaceful.
07.05.2026
Sciacchetrà - wine from the terraces of Cinque Terre
At first glance unobtrusive, at first taste unforgettable. Sciacchetrà is one of Italy's rarest wines, produced on the terraces of the Cinque Terre region. Each drop carries with it extreme conditions, handcrafted and a tradition hundreds of years old.
The vineyards of the Cinque Terre are no romantic plains.
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...
21.04.2026
What is the Cinque Terre Card and when is it (not) worth it
If you are going to discover the Cinque Terre, you will probably come across the term Cinque Terre Card. At first glance, it seems like a "must-have" for every tourist, but the reality is a bit more complicated. Is it really always worth it? And which type to choose?
What is the Cinque Terre Card
The Cinque Terre...
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 the tranquillity of 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.
