Liguria’s market culture runs deep. Long before tourism, the region’s port cities were trading hubs where goods from across the Mediterranean changed hands. That mercantile spirit lives on in the mercatini—flea markets, antique fairs, and weekly street markets that still define the rhythm of Ligurian towns. Whether you are hunting for vintage Italian ceramics, mid-century […]
Liguria’s coastline is one of the most dramatic in Italy—sheer cliffs plunging into crystalline water, hidden coves accessible only by sea, and a maritime tradition stretching back millennia. While most visitors experience it from the beach or a boat, there is a more intimate way to explore: by kayak or stand-up paddleboard. Paddling along the […]
Liguria is famous for its sunshine — and most of the time, it delivers. But when the Mediterranean clouds roll in over the Apennines and the Riviera gets a rainy day (or three), the region reveals a different side of itself: one of grand palazzi, atmospheric medieval lanes, steaming bowls of minestrone alla genovese, and […]
Liguria is one of Italy’s most dog-friendly regions — from the crescent-shaped bay of the Golfo Paradiso to the palm-lined promenades of the Riviera di Ponente, you’ll find beaches with dedicated dog areas, hiking trails where well-behaved pups are welcome, and hotels that roll out the red carpet for four-legged guests. This guide covers the […]
There is no better way to experience the Italian Riviera than by train. The Genoa–Ventimiglia railway line — one of Europe’s most spectacular coastal rail routes — hugs the Ligurian coastline for nearly 150 kilometres, threading through tunnels carved into seaside cliffs and emerging onto panoramic stretches where the Mediterranean stretches to the horizon on […]
The western Ligurian Riviera — the stretch from Genoa to the French border known as the Riviera di Ponente — is home to two of the region’s most popular coastal towns: Sanremo and Alassio. They’re only 50 kilometres apart, they share the same turquoise water and palm-lined promenades, and they both make a strong case […]
Sanremo is famous for its music festival, casino, and flower-filled promenades, but its food scene deserves equal billing. Tucked between the French border and the Italian Riviera’s more touristed stretches, Sanremo’s restaurants draw from both Ligurian tradition and Provençal influence — expect pansoti in walnut sauce on the same menu as bouillabaisse-inspired fish stew. It’s […]
Italy has never been the first country that comes to mind for digital nomads. The bureaucracy, the language barrier, the famously unreliable internet — it all seems like the opposite of what remote workers need. But Liguria is quietly rewriting that reputation. This slender coastal region, wedged between the Alps and the Mediterranean, offers a […]
When most travelers think of Liguria, they picture pastel-colored villages, pesto, and the sparkling Mediterranean. But tucked between the sea and the mountains lies one of Italy’s most underrated birdwatching destinations. Liguria sits at the crossroads of two major migratory flyways — the Alps to the north and the Tyrrhenian Sea to the south — […]
While the Cinque Terre and Portofino grab the culinary headlines, the Riviera delle Palme — the stretch of Ligurian coast from Savona westward through Albisola and Varazze to Noli — quietly offers some of the region’s most authentic and affordable eating. This is where Ligurians themselves come to eat: unfussy trattorias serving catch-of-the-day seafood, historic […]
The Italian Riviera isn’t just for sunbathing and aperitivo — beneath the surface lies one of the Mediterranean’s richest marine ecosystems. The Ligurian Sea, protected by the Pelagos Sanctuary for Mediterranean Marine Mammals, offers everything from shallow protected coves perfect for first-time snorkelers to deep-water dive sites where grouper the size of coffee tables drift […]
The Italian Riviera is famous for its dramatic coastline, pastel fishing villages, and pesto — but it’s also home to some of Italy’s most spectacular gardens. Thanks to a uniquely mild microclimate and a 19th-century passion for exotic botany, Liguria’s historic villas and their gardens are living museums where Mediterranean maquis meets Himalayan rhododendrons, Australian […]