Liguria: This little region of northern Italy is placed in the north-west of the Italian peninsula. It borders to the east with Tuscany, to the north with Piedmont, to the west with France and the famous French Riviera (Cote Azure) and to the south with the Ligurian Sea. Ideal place for a nice vacation on the beautiful beaches Liguria also offers a quiet countryside where someone can relax and enjoy beautiful food and wine.

It is therefore surrounded by the most fascinating places of Southern Europe and it is itself one of the most visited destinations both for tourist and cultural reasons.

Its territory is mainly dominated by hills making it ideal for the cultivation of vineyards that is in fact, together, with the olive tree, one of the more common in the region. From the coast to the hill it is spread with medieval villages placed in very natural and charming surroundings. Many shows and fairs take place in these villages, especially during summertime when many tourist visiting from Italy and abroad come to enjoy the seaside and the beaches. 

The Ligurian territory can be divided into three main areas: the coast, the countryside and up to the north the mountains that, although never reach heights of above 2300 Mt. are nevertheless home to very cold winds and during winter to some snow fall.

On the coast you can find many plains formed over time by the estuaries of rivers coming from the north. In these plains, ancient communities founded their homes which have developed today into towns and cities such as Genoa, Albenga and Chiavari.

The gulf of La Spezia

The hillside is covered with thick woods and gives the less hurried tourist tranquil and fascinating journeys through medieval villages, ancient churches, sanctuaries, villas, palaces, castles, old towers, fortresses and archaeological sites. Every one of these villages has local specialties to offer to the tourist, especially during their annual fairs and shows. Liguria is also home to many cultural and religious festivals and also to very famous firework displays along the coast. A very famous one takes place in the little town of Recco, few kilometers to the east of Genoa, the capital city of Liguria.

View of the "Riviera del Ponente"

Here at the beginning of September a firework contest takes place between the various districts of the town and a special jury at the end of the contest declares the winner. Another coastal town where you can enjoy firework display is Rapallo where at the beginning of July a big fair in commemoration of the Virgin Madonna of Montallegro. Finally in the city of Sanremo, where the International Song Festival takes place in February, you can be amazed by the World Firework Championship during the month of July. If you want to know more visit the official site of Sanremo Fireworks

The astonishing "Cinque Terre"

Although Liguria is full of fascinating places one that deserves to be mentioned apart is Cinque Terre. It is so called because of the five villages (Riomaggiore, Manarola, Vernazza, Corniglia and Monterosso) that make up this strip of land sheer above the sea.

Apart from its natural beauty this land is also famous for its wines, especially the well known Sciacchetrà, a sweet, white wine with very limited production. For more information on Cinque Terre go to www.cinqueterre.it

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