Things to see and do Liguria

Prehistoric caves at the lights (white, yellow and red) and transparent and unfazed waters. 

Finale Ligure is a unique tourist destination in the province of Savona, Italy. This territory offers a variety of landscapes and picturesque spots, with trails through thousand-year-old forests and the scent of Mediterranean maquis. Visitors can also discover traces of an ancient past and relax on the beaches of the marine protected area. The town abounds in culture and art, with its charming alleyways and panoramic views. After a busy day, visitors can feast on the simple, fragrant and authentic local cuisine.

Visitors can obtain information on local attractions, events, restaurants and accommodation. The tourist information office is within easy reach, just a 5-minute walk from the station towards the city center. It is located in the new Torre Civica building, with an entrance on the west side of the Palazzo Comunale. Whether you want to plan a visit or obtain further information, the Chiavari Tourist Office is an ideal starting point for discovering this charming Italian city.

Levanto, located in the province of La Spezia in Italy, is a tourist destination offering a multitude of outdoor activities, between sea and mountains. With 59 hiking trails, Levanto is a veritable paradise for trekking enthusiasts. In addition to hiking, Levanto also offers selected experiences to make the most of your vacation, whether by bike, boat or by discovering the local gastronomy. You can also enjoy moments of relaxation and well-being in this charming town. Levanto also boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage, with picturesque villages suspended in time.

Bonassola, a charming town in Italy's La Spezia province, is home to the Nuova Pro Loco Bonassola tourist office. Located on Via Fratelli Rezzano, this tourist office is a point of reference for visitors seeking information about the area. Whether it's advice on local attractions, things to do or places to eat, the staff at the tourist office are renowned for their friendliness and professionalism. Visitors can also buy bus tickets here. For those wishing to explore Cinque Terre, a train pass is available at the station, making it easy to travel between the five picturesque villages. Bonassola is an excellent starting point for discovering this beautiful part of Italy.

Zoagli is a charming town in the province of Genoa, Italy. For tourist information, you can visit the Zoagli Tourist Office, located at Via L. Merello, 6. Zoagli offers many tourist attractions, including its beautiful beach and picturesque historic center. Don't hesitate to ask the tourist office for information on events and activities in the area.

The tourist office website is also available for more information on the services on offer. The Recco tourist office is run by Pro Loco Recco, an association that informs residents and tourists about local initiatives. They also have a presence on social networks, such as Facebook and Instagram, to keep people informed about events and activities in Recco.

In the port's old cotton warehouses, not far from the Aquarium, the Città dei Bambini e dei Ragazzi (City of Children and Young People) is Italy's first play and educational center dedicated to children, modelled on the Cité des Sciences de la Villette in Paris. Well-animated workshops, trails and laboratories for the little ones and their families. With distorting mirrors, light shows, soap bubbles, lasers and climbing walls, there's never a dull moment!

Visitors can explore the Parco Alpi Liguri, an unspoilt natural area offering magnificent scenery. The town is also home to the Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo, a historic church well worth a visit. For fine dining, travelers can choose from a selection of restaurants serving Italian and Ligurian cuisine, such as Ristorante Trattoria Terme and Colle Melosa Ristorante & C. As for accommodation, Pigna offers a variety of lodgings, from charming guest houses to apartments with panoramic views. Visitors can also take advantage of the town's stores and bars for entertainment.

The powerful maritime republic did not only deploy its military force on the sea. Vigilant, it took care, in the 16th century, to build ramparts on its northern front, punctuated by thirteen fortresses (i Forti), built between the 17th and 19th centuries, to accommodate the garrisons. Today, this huge facility has become an urban nature park of more than 870 hectares, which you can visit freely on foot and by bike. This defensive arsenal of the city can only be fully grasped by boat. Guided excursions are regularly organised by the tourist office.

MaddAlive is a creative space in the sumptuous Palazzo Cattaneo Adorno. Here you can enjoy exciting cultural experiences, and above all discover all the secrets of Genovese gastronomy. For a small fee, you'll learn how to select the best ingredients to prepare genuine Genovese pesto, as well as how to make trenette, gnoccchi and the incomparable walnut sauce, which is so difficult to make if you don't have the little tricks that will make you shine with your friends and family! Register now!

In front of the historic center, the Old Port of Genoa is the heart of this thousand-year-old city, where culture, technological innovation, entertainment and business meet. Its historic buildings and warehouses were refurbished and redesigned by architect Renzo Piano for the ^500th anniversary of the discovery of America in 1992. Numerous restaurants and cafés for sunset aperitifs overlooking the sea! It's also a mecca for entertainment: aquarium, biosphere, cinema, swimming pool, skating rink, events and concerts.

Until 1909, when these two elevators linking the lower town to the Castelletto district were inaugurated, the heights of this part of the city were reached by stairs that still exist today (for the brave, there is only a 60 m difference in height, i.e. a few hundred steps). For Genoa residents, use of the vertical structures is totally free, but visitors have to pay €2. This may seem a bit steep for a one-minute elevator ride, but don't forget that this ticket is valid for 110 minutes on all modes of transport, including the other elevator back down. And 110 minutes is plenty of time to take photos, have a drink or enjoy a delicious ice cream or pastry. The optimal route is to take the Ponente's all-wood elevator up. The entrance is hidden in the Galleria Garibaldi, which can be reached either via the gallery entrance or via a long (and guarded!) corridor leading from the Piazza della Meridiana. You then exit through an ornate hall and a gateway that retains its typical early ^20th-century glass canopy. Contemplate the harbour and the city from above, and in fine weather enjoy the cafés in the surrounding streets and squares, or the benches of the Spinata, then admire the superb Levante elevator cabin, suspended in the void, with its colourful stained-glass windows. Simply splendid at sunset... Time to head back down!

Standing just a few metres from the church of Santa Maria di Castello, this beautiful tower, set between other buildings, belonged to the powerful Embriaci family. It is the only tower to have escaped the ordinance of 1296, which imposed a reduction in the height of all buildings in the city: most probably thanks to a favor granted to the Embriaci family for their many loyal services to the Republic. 41 m high, its rusticated surface is covered with exposed stone and its top is crowned with arches.