The Riviera dei Fiori
Tourist Destinations
SANREMO
Sanremo, the fourth largest city in Liguria in terms of population, is one of the most important tourist centres, owing its fame to the cultivation of flowers, which made it famous at the beginning of the 20th century, to the Casino and to the Song Festival.
It was discovered by international tourism, also thanks to the train, in the second half of the nineteenth century. In recent years it has experienced a revival in tourism thanks to the new bike path, one of the longest in Europe, which runs from Ospedaletti along the coast to San Lorenzo al Mare, built on the route of the old railway.
SANREMO
Sanremo, the fourth largest city in Liguria in terms of population, is one of the most important tourist centres, owing its fame to the cultivation of flowers, which made it famous at the beginning of the 20th century, to the Casino and to the Song Festival. It was discovered by international tourism, also thanks to the train, in the second half of the nineteenth century. In recent years it has experienced a revival in tourism thanks to the new bike path, one of the longest in Europe, which runs from Ospedaletti along the coast to San Lorenzo al Mare, built on the route of the old railway.
IMPERIA
Imperia, an industrial town and port in the 19th century, has discovered its vocation for tourism over the last few decades, with all kinds of important events and attractions, including “Vele d’Epoca”.
The villages of the hinterland of Oneglia and Porto Maurizio, such as Pontedassio, Lucinasco, Borgomaro, Dolcedo or Vasia, do not yet know mass tourism and the oil is still produced using ancient methods.
IMPERIA
Imperia, an industrial town and port in the 19th century, has discovered its vocation for tourism over the last few decades, with all kinds of important events and attractions, including “Vele d’Epoca”. The last strip of Western Liguria is renowned for the mildness of its climate: this was well known by the English who, from the second half of the nineteenth century onwards, began choosing Bordighera and Sanremo as their holiday destinations.
THE DIANO GULF
The Gulf of Diano Marina, to the east of Imperia, stretches from Capo Cervo to Capo Berta. Six kilometres of coastline with beautiful sandy beaches, but also with typical rocks.
Immediately inland there are terraces of olive trees and fragrant, varied Mediterranean vegetation.
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THE DIANO GULF
The Gulf of Diano Marina, to the east of Imperia, stretches from Capo Cervo to Capo Berta. Six kilometres of coastline with beautiful sandy beaches, but also with typical rocks. Immediately inland there are terraces of olive trees and fragrant, varied Mediterranean vegetation.
VENTIMIGLIA AND BORDIGHERA
The last strip of Western Liguria is renowned for the mildness of its climate: this was well known by the English who, from the second half of the nineteenth century onwards, began choosing Bordighera and Sanremo as their holiday destinations.
What makes this part of Liguria particularly attractive is also its magical hinterland, with historic medieval villages perched on the mountains, which descend steeply towards the sea.
VENTIMIGLIA AND BORDIGHERA
The last strip of Western Liguria is renowned for the mildness of its climate: this was well known by the English who, from the second half of the nineteenth century onwards, began choosing Bordighera and Sanremo as their holiday destinations. What makes this part of Liguria particularly attractive is also its magical hinterland, with historic medieval villages perched on the mountains, which descend steeply towards the sea.
THE HINTERLAND OF
THE RIVIERA DEI FIORI
Between the sea and the Ligurian Alps, the Riviera dei Fiori is divided into valleys steeped in history, due to its border location and the communication routes to the north, used to transport goods such as salt.
To protect themselves from attack by Saracens and pirates, people preferred not to live by the sea, but in historic medieval villages further inland, often on the hillside, round sweeping bends, with houses built one on top of the other and narrow uphill roads.
It’s exciting to visit these villages, to walk along their characteristic alleyways, known as carruggi, which intertwine with each other.
THE HINTERLAND OF THE RIVIERA DEI FIORI
Between the sea and the Ligurian Alps, the Riviera dei Fiori is divided into valleys steeped in history, due to its border location and the communication routes to the north, used to transport goods such as salt.
To protect themselves from attack by Saracens and pirates, people preferred not to live by the sea, but in historic medieval villages further inland, often on the hillside, round sweeping bends, with houses built one on top of the other and narrow uphill roads.
It’s exciting to visit these villages, to walk along their characteristic alleyways, known as carruggi, which intertwine with each other.
The Pelagos Sanctuary
The Pelagos Sanctuary of the Marine Mammals of the Mediterranean extends for about 88,000 km2 between Italy, southern France and Sardinia and covers both the internal maritime and territorial waters of France, Monaco and Italy, and the adjacent pelagic waters.
This stretch of sea conceals a heritage of inestimable value, the existence of which continues to be ignored by many.
The Pelagos Sanctuary
The Pelagos Sanctuary of the Marine Mammals of the Mediterranean extends for about 88,000 km2 between Italy, southern France and Sardinia and covers both the internal maritime and territorial waters of France, Monaco and Italy, and the adjacent pelagic waters. This stretch of sea conceals a heritage of inestimable value, the existence of which continues to be ignored by many.
THE LIGURIAN
ALPS PARK
The Ligurian Alps Natural Park is the westernmost protected area of Liguria, near the border with the French Maritime Alps.
The fact that the Alpine peaks, which reach altitudes near or above 2,000 metres, are so close to the Mediterranean has characterised the climate, favoured biodiversity and the development of micro-environments rich in very interesting species of flora.
THE PARK OF THE LIGURIAN ALPS
The Ligurian Alps Natural Park is the westernmost protected area of Liguria, near the border with the French Maritime Alps. The fact that the Alpine peaks, which reach altitudes near or above 2,000 metres, are so close to the Mediterranean has characterised the climate, favoured biodiversity and the development of micro-environments rich in very interesting species of flora.