| Liguria | |
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| State | Italy |
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| Capital | Genoa |
| Surface | 5,421 km² |
| Inhabitants | 1.567.339 (31-12-2011) |
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Liguria is a region ofNorthwestern Italy.
To know
Liguria is one of the most touristic regions in Italy and in the world. There are wonderful cities that start from the border with the France (Ventimiglia) on the border with the region Tuscany (Spice). There are small and rocky beaches, like those in the Five lands, or long and sandy beaches such as those ad Alassio. In addition, the whole hinterland, thanks to medieval villages such as Triora, represents a hidden treasure in which at every bend in the road there is a new surprise.
Territories and tourist destinations
Liguria is divided into two regions:
Urban centers
How to get
By plane
Cristoforo Colombo Airport in Genoa: about 6 km from the center, it is connected to the Genova Brignole railway station by the Volabus, a bus service set up for national and international arrivals.
- Direct flights: Milan Malpensa, Turin, Cagliari, Naples, Palermo, Catania, Alghero, Olbia, Trapani, Trieste, Rome Fiumicino.
- International Flights: London Stansted, Paris CDG, Colony, Munich, Brussels, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Istanbul.
To reach the Riviera di Levante, Spice or le Five lands Galileo Galilei Airport is more convenient than Pisa as it is directly connected by train.
Clemente Panero airport of Villanova d'Albenga.
By car
Liguria is connected along the entire coast by the Ventimiglia - La Spezia motorway axis or alternatively by the state road n. 1 - Aurelia. Check the traffic on major highways
- A6 Turin - Savona
- A7 Milan - Genoa
- A10 Genoa - Ventimiglia
- A12 Genoa - Livorno
- A15 Parma - Spice
- A26 Genoa - Alexandria
Ports of Imperia, Genoa, Savona is Spice served by and for Sardinia, Sicily is Corsica from the following ferry lines:
- Moby;
- Tirrenia;
- Corsica ferries.
Maritime stations in Savona and Genoa.
On the train
Ventimiglia / GenovaGenova / Pisa lines
- National lines: from Turin to Savona and Genoa, Milan to Genoa, Parma to La Spezia, and joins the Tyrrhenian route to Rome, Naples and the south.
- International lines: Liguria borders the province to the west French of the French Riviera, however nowadays it exists Thello, a company that operates a service from Italy to France from almost all the stations on the Riviera, without changing in Ventimiglia.
By bus
Urban and extra-urban lines of the provincial public services:
- AMT Genoa;
- TPL Savona;
- RIVIERA TRANSPORT Imperia;
- ATC La Spezia;
- ATP (Provincial Transport Company) Province of Genoa.
How to get around
What see
Portofino and the Gulf of Tigullio
Conquer the reserved beauty of Portofino, Santa Margherita Ligure, Rapallo, Sestri Levante, Chiavari immersed in the embrace between land and sea that has attracted the greatest personalities, from illustrious writers and poets to Hollywood stars. A small paradise that over the years has become synonymous with elegance, which includes and sometimes hides from the most less famous places, but equally pleasant for the serenity and quiet of their enchanting beaches, and the peaceful rhythms of the village: Cavi Borgo, Zoagli, Moneglia, and others .
Cinque Terre and the Gulf of poets
Unveil the charm of Five lands with panoramas hanging between the sky and the sea, paths, vineyards and bands of olive trees, which reach the waves of the sea in a corner of Liguria that encloses a landscape that is unique in the world. The unmistakable style liberty of the gardens and museums of Spice, or the charm of the villages of Lerici, Portovenere, Tellaro, famous for the illustrious poets and writers such as Byron and Shelley who found inspiration for their works in the local beauty.
Genoa and Golfo Paradiso
Genoa, European Capital of Culture 2004, treasure trove of ancient art treasures hidden inside historic buildings, noble villas, its gigantic aquarium ... Visit the city that has been able to renew itself starting from its commercial heart, the ancient port, get rich of museum spaces, prestigious theaters, and present themselves in new guises through the largest Aquarium inEurope and the Lantern, the symbol of the city. And then Recco with the famous cheese focaccia, Camogli, Sant'Olcese who fight on an equal footing in food and wine.
The Ponente
Includes the provinces of Savona and Imperia even if touristically it is mainly known as:
The Riviera delle Palme
Enjoy the breath of the sea in all seasons with splendid days spent in pleasant walks along the wide sandy coasts of Alassio, Spotorno, Finale Ligure, Loano, Ligurian stone, Savona, Varigotti, Borghetto Santo Spirito, Andora, Varazze is Celle Ligure. The mild climate also favors the discovery of the nearby hinterland with its natural parks of Beigua, of Antola, of Piana Crixia, ideal for the trekking, and with the mysterious caves of Toirano is Borgio Verezzi.
Sanremo and the Riviera dei Fiori
The embrace of the colors of the sea, the flowers, the Mediterranean scrub, is the testimony of how a climate that is always spring can make landscapes constantly splendid. Choose from the enchanting beaches of places on a human scale such as Ospedaletti, Weapon of Taggia, Diano Marina, San Bartolomeo a Mare or the taste of noble towns like Bordighera is Sanremo, dotted with splendid exotic gardens and period villas; and further up, hidden among the valleys, discover the ancient medieval villages of Dolceacqua, Apricale, Ceriana, Triora, Pine cone is Pieve di Teco (just to name a few) perched on mountains with pristine landscapes. The Park of the Ligurian Alps provides the possibility of excursions up to 2000 meters above sea level just 30 km from the sea.
Itineraries
Love way, paths of Five lands, Montemarcello.
What to do
At the table
- Focaccia of Recco
- Anchovies of Monterosso
- Pasta with pesto alla Genoese
- Muscles (mussels raised in the gulf of Spice)
- Spinach and ricotta pie, sardenaira
Drinks
Although none of the wines are included among the Italian DOCGs, there are a fair number of DOC wines produced in Liguria: Cinque Terre, Colli di Luni, Colline di Levanto, Golfo del Tigullio - Portofino, Pornassio, Riviera Ligure di Ponente, and Rossese di Dolceacqua.
Safety
Liguria is a safe region in general, crime is very low; to Genoa, being a large port city, attention must be paid in some areas (via del Campo and the port) to pickpockets.
