Liguria Overview

Liguria (lih-GOO-ree-ah), which stretches along 350km of the Italian riviera, is home to terraced hillsides, the Apennine Mountains, vineyards, and lush olive groves. Every restaurant boasts the best frutti di mare (seafood) and pesto alla Genovese (sauce made of basil, pine nuts, and garlic), and rarely do they exaggerate. With trains chugging along the coast, Liguria is easy to explore. Stroll through winding streets lined with colorful houses and elaborately painted architectural in Portofino, trek the coastal cliffs of Cinque Terre, and gaze at Caravaggio masterpieces in Genoa’s Palazzo Bianco. No matter your destination in Liguria, trade that pair of Italian leather shoes for flip flops and follow the locals’ lead through this laid-back vacation oasis.

Traipse among the villas of Genoa’s Via Garibaldi, the “Golden Street” .
Trek the trails that connect the colorful towns of the Cinque Terre .
Beach Bum with classy Italians on the sandy shores of the Alassio coast .
Double your money in San Remo’s casino, a turn-of-the-century gem .

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