Liguria Region Holidays

Liguria Region Holidays - A small and charming region
Liguria holidays offer the chance to explore one of the countrys' smallest and most charming regions, which boasts picture-postcard villages, cosmopolitan seaside resorts and historic medieval towns. The region of Liguria is a long strip of land that stretches along the northwest coast of Italy, between the French Riviera, Piedmont and Tuscany, and it is often referred to as the Italian Riviera. Holidays in the region of Liguria are well-known for world-famous beach resorts, stunning coastal scenery and great Italian food, together with a sunny mild climate.

Holidays in the Liguria Region - Rugged and rocky shoreline
Holidays in Liguria offer a colourful, lush coastline dotted with charming beach resorts and plenty of hidden villages inland to discover. Famous seaside towns dot the shoreline, with a holiday in Liguria offering international tourist attractions such as Sanremo, the lush Mediterranean resort known as Italys' flower capital, and the ever-fashionable Portofino, with its' prestigious yachting harbour and exclusive hotels. Holidays to Liguria offer charming little resorts such as Cinque Terre, a series of five medieval villages connected by a stunning hiking trail, with a history of fishing and wine-making, Lerici, a beautiful town in the Poets' Gulf and Alassio with its' long history of tourism, as well as the areas' capital, Genoa, a large historic port city.

Liguria Holidays - Stunning scenery, great Italian food and a wonderful climate
The Italian Riviera has enjoyed a long history of tourism, with holidays in the region of Liguria continuing to conjure up images of la Dolce Vita glamour, and its' colourful shoreline retaining an air of old-fashioned exclusivity. As well as relaxing beaches, a holiday in the region of Liguria also offers medieval villages inland to explore, and national parks perfect for walking, mountain-biking and horse-riding. Watersports to enjoy whilst on holiday in the region of Liguria include sailing, windsurfing, waterskiing, and scuba-diving. The food and drink of the Italian Riviera is simple yet delicious, featuring plenty of fish and seafood and its' most famous product, pesto.