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Regions Italy : Liguria - Hotels LiguriaMain Tourist Destinations Liguria GenoaGenoa is ideally placed for day trips to other Italian cities such as Milan (145 km) and Turin (170 km), both easily accessible by train and road. UNESCO describes Genoa's system of Strade Nuove Palazzi dei Rolli (from the late 16th and early 17th centuries) as the 'first example in Europe of an urban development project'. The Rolli palaces were residences built by the wealthiest and most powerful aristocratic families of the Republic of Genoa, at the height of its financial and seafaring power. Attractions in and around this fascinating city include: Genoa Aquarium (1.3 km) - Visit the sea creatures at Europe's largest aquarium. Galata Maritime Museum (1700 metres) - With more than 10,000 metres of exhibition space, this excellent museum houses a careful reconstruction of a 17th century Genoese Galea, a 19th century brig-schooner, the Storm room, the Italian Transatlantic room and more than 6000 original items. Portofino (Hotels Portofino) - Take a boat trip to this resort of the rich and famous. A picturesque, half-moon shaped seaside village with pastel houses lining the harbour, Portofino's crystalline green waters reveal an impressive display of aquatic life. The 16th century castle is also well worth a visit. Cinque Terre (70 km) - These 5 small fishing villages hugging the Ligurian coastline are one of the jewels of this region. If you are feeling energetic, take the train out to Riomaggiore, then walk along Lover's Lane (Via dell'Amore) all the way to Monterosso, savouring the stunning views as you go. You can also take the train between all villages. Hotels Genoa - Last Minute Hotels Genoa  La Spezia - Known as Italy’s major commercial harbor, La Spezia plays an important role set between the cities of Genoa and Pisa. With the Apuan Alps nestled behind this port city, La Spezia offers the ideal departure point for reaching La Cinque Terre by either train or boat.Tourist attractions: the Ship Museum, a historical museum of the Italian navy, situated inside the Military Arsenal; the centre for the Modern and Contemporary Fine Art (CAMEC); the Lia Museum, with its private collection of art works; and the Sigillo Museum. By the extreme land of the eastern Liguria, where the city of La Spezia arises, between the blue of the sea and and the green bush of the coast, the Gulf of Poets shows its small villages full of grace, like Portovenere, Le grazie, Lerici, Tellaro, Fiascherino, and the fashinating island of Palmario and Tino. A special note to the Cinque terre National Park, beteween the area of Tramonti - few kms from La Spezia and Mesco Cape. Take the opportunity to visit the whole area of the park both by sea by railway, and for them more courageous and keen for trekking, by short and wonderful pathways. Also don’t miss the tiny villages of this ligurian extreme land are testimonial of very ancient times, still keeping the fashion and atmosphere of their prestigeous origin, like the Roman location of Luni, or the middleaged hamlet of Portovenere. Hotels La Spezia Recommended hotels Liguria Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, Sestri Levante 
Set upon the Sestri Levante Peninsula, overlooking a wonderful, great park, Grand Hotel Dei Castelli offers panoramic views in a quiet and privileged position. Forget the hustle and bustle of city life and embrace a fascinating blend of history and art, in the perfect environment of the area's natural beauty. You can easily reach the town centre, the promenade and the harbour by a private lift from the Grand Hotel Dei Castelli, or you can simply relax in the impressive premises, set in a former castle. The panoramic solarium is ideal to relax, enjoying the sounds of the sea and the perfumes of the surrounding vegetation. It is a privileged spot for watching romantic sunsets on the Gulf of Tigullio. The American bar (10:00 - 24:00), providing the same view, is ideal for a relaxing break. On the enchanting terraces of the castle of you will find the delightful restaurant, Ai Castelli. Sample excellent international and local dishes, with sea-food specialities. From June to September you can also enjoy lunch at the Soft Lunch Bar, by the natural swimming pool. The pool and the rocky beach can be used from 1 June to 15 September at an additional cost. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!  Grand Hotel Savoia, Genoa 
Grand Hotel Savoia is opposite Piazza Principe Train Station, a few steps from Genoa Aquarium. Rooms feature free Wi-Fi access, free mineral water, and an LCD TV with Sky channels. The Savoia features a gym and wellness centre called La Spiaggia Segreta, which includes a sauna, a large hot tub, and aromatherapy showers. You will also find 2 spa baths on the terrace, with panoramic views across the city. Novecento Restaurant offers Italian cuisine and Ligurian specialities. There is also a cocktail bar and lounge. The private garden includes a unique children's playground with pirate ship. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! Piedmont & Liguria Tours, Sightseeing & Things to Do
More Tourist Destinations Liguria Santa Margherita Ligure - Santa Margherita Ligure or simply "Santa", so called by its inhabitants and by several habituées, both italians and foreigners, offers entertainement and rest. There, one can spend a weekend or holidays in every season. In fact thanks to its mild climate, to the beauty of its sea promenade, to the joyful life that features the town, it has become a meeting place for many international vips and simply of those people wishing spending holidays in one of the most beautiful areas of Liguria. The unmistakable charm of this place can be found in its well-known beaches, in its villas splendour, the marina, its trendy clubs, its high class shopping. moreover Santa Margherita Ligure is an ideal base for trips and excursions: to the nearby Portofino (Hotels Portofino), to the picturesque village of San Fruttuoso di Camogli, to the famous Cinque Terre, to the marvellous Genoa, European Capital of culture 2004.Hotels Santa Margherita Ligure
The beachesA public beach with an exclusive vibe, the Baia del Silenzio in the elegant isthmus beach town of Sestri Levante (Hotels Sestri Levante), has black-and-white-striped Genoese churches and grand palazzi sitting right on the sand next to panini-eating families. You have to get to the crystalline bay of Paraggi early to grab a spot on the patch of public beach if you don't want to fight for an overpriced umbrella with the moneyed hordes over from Portofino (Hotels Portofino) in search of sand.There's plenty of room at Finale Ligure (Hotels Finale Ligure), the coast's family hotspot, blessed with long, white beaches, a marina and an old medieval walled town. The last resort (before the Tuscan border that is): Liguria's final flourish is a three mile stretch of coast with sharp inlets, quiet bays and pristine sandy beaches between the towns of Fiascherino (Hotels Fiascherino) and Tellaro, otherwise known as the Golfo dei Poeti for its links to Petrarch, Byron, DH Lawrence, and Shelley, who all lived (and in Shelley's case, died) here. |
Sanremo - Sanremo is a popular city in the Ligurian Riviera di Ponente where the European aristocracy once spent their holidays due to the mild climate and beautiful scenery.
