Recommended Destinations to Visit in Liguria Region

Cinque Terre

Cinque Terre is located in northern Italy, west of La Spezia. Its name means Five Lands, because it comprises the five small coastal villages of Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso. The main attraction of the Cinque Terre is the landscape, which didn't suffer from massive expansion because of its history and position of local towns. The unique landscape was formed here with the stone walls located on a land, beautiful footpaths with breathtaking view, beaches between coves and crystal clear waters. Cinque Terre is a National Park and since 1997 is protected by UNESCO. It is possible to swim in the sea at each of the villages. Corniglia's small harbour is reached by a long staircase leading down to the sea, which is the quietest swimming spot of all five lands.

Portofino

Portofino is a small fishing village and peninsula situated on the Ligurian Sea. Most of the peninsula is since 1935 part of the Parco del Monte di Portofino, which since 1977 has the status of a Regional Nature Park. Portofino is a pictureque, half-moon shaped seaside village with pastel lining the shore of the harbour and the square. It is popular yachting destination and tourist destination for the rich and famous. Portofino is prettiest at sunrise when the sun shines on the brightly colored walls in hues of ochre, peach, terracotta and pale yellow. The crystal waters reveal a myriad display of aquatic life. In San Fruttuoso Bay you can try to see a 17 m underwater sculpture of Christ of the Abyss placed to protect fishermen and scuba divers.