LIMONE PIEMONTE , THE QUEEN OF THE ALPS OF THE SEA: The most important tourist centre, both in Summer and in Winter, of the Alps of the Sea. Four splendid natural parks surround it, with more than 100 km of ski slopes, cross-country ski trails and paths for mountaineering ski lovers.

SANREMO: On the promenade you will be enchanted by the elegance of luxury villas and smart shops, by Villa Ormond and its wonderful park with Mediterranean and tropical vegetation, by the ancient Cathedral of San Lorenzo and the Orthodox Church. Enjoy the magic nights at the Casino, where everybody can be protagonist, and of course the wonderful flowers which here are everywhere with their colours and scents.

SURROUNDINGS: If you want to discover the real and genuine Liguria walk through the Roya Valley, the antique "Salt Route" between the Piedmont mountains and the Mediterranean Sea, or the Nervia Valley, perhaps one of the most beautiful valleys anywhere on the western Riviera, or have some horse trekking to Valle delle Meraviglie (Wonders Valley), among woods and fresh small lakes. And again near the coast, the abundance of water flowing through the wide, rocky bed of the river Nervia, bursting with vegetation makes it an area of great natural interest which is known as a "zona umida" (wetland). The properties of the river are much appreciated by migrating birds who take refuge there during their long flights in Spring and Autumn, using it as a breeding ground.  The oldest part of Dolceacqua, stands on the left bank of the river. Here a muddled assortment of houses stands in the shadow of the Castle of Doria, an important example of military architecture, which stands proud on the rock like a cathedral. Today the former residences are home to craft workshops and fragrant wine-shops where one can enjoy the best of generous local wines Rossese and Vermentino. Apricale, small village right on the top of a hill, with a nice civic centre which in Summer becomes a well-known open-air theatre. Pigna, ancient Sanremo’s centre, a suggestive village full of lanes, arches and little squares.

COTE D’AZUR: Impossibile to resist to Cote d’Azur charm. When you arrive at Montecarlo, you can immediately feel the class and the elegance of this smart place. A promenade by the sea like a star, a look at
the Prince Palace and a visit at the Casino. Don’t forget the Croisette of Cannes, the romantic St. Tropez and Nice with the Promenade des Anglais and the ancient town with the famous clubs open all night long.

GROTTE DEI BALZI ROSSI: The caves Balzi Rossi (Ventimiglia) is most important archaeological Liguria area.
In these wonderful caves right on the sea, the man lived 200.000 years ago.
In the Diano Prehistoric Museum are still preserved the tracks.

THE AQUARIUM OF GENOA: Is the biggest Aquarium in Europe , with 61 tanks, 6000 specimens of 600 different species and 1.200.000 visitors every year. Sharks, penguins, jelly fishes, crocodiles and now something new: the coloured hummingbirds.

VILLA HANBURY: Villa Hanbury; on the cape of the Mortola there is this beautiful garden with olive trees, vines, palms and cactus. The result is a real Paradise, a botanical park unique in the world. Some plants come even from Asia and the Australian Forest

WHALE WATCHING: In front of Liguria there is a stretch of sea which can offer you a really nice meeting. Every summer 200 whales, dolphins and sperm whales cross this warm water. In this way it is possible to see these sea mammals in their natural environment without disturbing them

BUSSANA VECCHIA E VALLE ARGENTINA: Near Sanremo rises Bussana Vecchia – ‘the dead town’ - which was destroyed by an earthquake in 1887 and then was rebuild  - with the help of many artists who respected the Middle Ages structure - in the 60's. Today it is a wellknown tourist place with its famous workshops. In this wonderful Valley you can find the towns of Taggia, a Middle Age centre authentic treasure of culture, and Triora, ancient centre famous for witches processes and the church with precious frescos.

IMPERIA: The town of Imperia, in the heart of the Riviera dei Fiori on the Liguria sea, is the result of the union between the towns of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio and other little towns in the inland. It is located, 40 km from the border with France and 100 km from Genoa. The very mild climate is ideal for olive trees from which come the very well known olive oil that has made Imperia famous all over the world. In fact the olive oil is Imperia's principal product together with pasta and beautiful flowers cultivated in warm houses The town of Imperia, with its modern harbor, can host about 600 boats, near by there is also a parking lot for campers.
Imperia is a very quiet and peaceful town, the ideal place to spend a holiday in relax.

CERVO: Cervo is a village hovered between past and present: at the eastern bound of the Riviera dei Fiori a group of houses clinged to a mount and collected round the church. Ancient stairs and narrow lanes lead to the beautiful baroque church " S. Giovanni Battista ". An enchanting terrace by the sea where every summer an International Chamber Music Festival takes place.
And after the visit to the Ethnographic Museum in the Castle, enjoy Villa Feraldi immersed among the olive trees.

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