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Liguria Italy
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Liguria is made up of the Riviera Levante, a coastal,
hilly strip of land that stretches from Genoa to La Spezia, and
decidedly the most beautiful coastline in the north of Italy. The
coast is characterized by high cliffs that descend steeply to azure
seas and small bays.
The Riviera di Levante, is part of the cape of Portofino, the Gulf Paradise and the Gulf of the Tigullio with seaside resorts Rapallo, Portofino, Santa Margherita, Chiavari, Sestri Levante, Zoagli, Camogli that have been popular with English tourists for almost 200 years. The south of the coast is bounded by the charming villages of the Cinque Terre and the Gulf of the Poets. |
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The coast enjoys a microclimate created by the
vicinity of the mountains to the sea and the region as a whole was
until recently quite isolated - reached by sea. This has preserved
the uniqueness of the area and the relationship between man and
environment. The semi-tropical plants - agave, prickly pears, palms,
and bouganvillea - adorn the houses which are painted with soft
pastels in accordance with the nature. Inland Liguria is dotted
with charming and tiny villages that are a delight to visit if only
to experience the rhythm of life from another time. The main port
of Genoa has a long naval history and Italy's most famous Aquarium
is found here.
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La Spezia, Lerici or Portovenere all make picturesque day trips. Day trips into northern Tuscany are very do-able and the marble quarries of Carrara are nearby.The marine and agricultural traditions of this region are proudly displayed in the excellent extra virgin olive oil, excellent white wine, vegetables and seafood - all of which form the base of the dishes of this beautiful region. | |
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This beautiful villa (220m²) is set into
1.5 hectares of olive groves in a tiny village complete with bell
tower and village square. The villa is only 5 km from Tigullio Bay
on the Ligurian coast and the surrounding hillside is untouched chesnut
forests. The villa comfortably sleeps 6/8 guests, and has extensive terraced outdoor areas and an in-ground swimming pool and 4 person hydromassage tub with magnificent views. |
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Apartments
in Borgo Cinque Terre A small medieval village of the 1400s, located in the hills that cascade towards the sea overlooking the Cinque Terre, the national park recognised by UNESCO in 1997, and the gulf of La Spezia. The stone houses, with little flower-lined balconies and external staircases, face a delightful courtyard and have a magnificent view of the hills and the coast... |
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Apartment
Tigullio Liguria
This charming apartment is located 200 metres from the Tigullian seaside on the Ligurian Coast. The town has elegant Medieval arcades and open air antique markets and offers a luxury base for exploring this fascinating area, or for just lazing at the beach. The apartment is self-catering, and has two double rooms. |
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Links
Genoa Airport Pisa Airport Bergamo Airport Acquarium in Genoa Cinque Terra National Park |
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