Looking for travel tips for a trip to Liguria? Liguria is perhaps one of the most famous coastlines in Europe, the Italian Riviera with places like the Cinque Terre, Portofino and Santa Magherita Ligure, or the Flower Riviera between Genoa and the French border with places like Imperia, Savona and San Remo. Always picturesque, whatever the weather. During the summer, Liguria's coastal towns are flooded with tourists from all over the world. Try to plan your visit before July or after 15 September.
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Weather in Liguria
May and October have the best chance of nice days, with comfortable average temperatures between 68°F and 77°F. The hottest months are usually July and August. January is the coldest month, with an average maximum temperature of around 52°F. January, February, March, April, September and October tend to be cloudy. November is the wettest month in Liguria. If you don't like rain, you might want to skip this month. July is the driest month. The hottest month in Liguria is July with an average maximum temperature of around 84°F. July is also the sunniest month in Liguria.
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Sestri Levante Travel Guide: Baia del Silenzio, Punta Manara & the Best Places to Stay
I think there is a quiet rhythm to the morning in Sestri Levante that one only captures by arriving on the slow train from Genoa. As the carriage trundles past Bogliasco and Camogli, the windows are often obscured by a patina of sea salt and the colorful rebellion of local graffiti suddenly reveal a geography that feels more like an island than a coastal town.
The Country That Became a Queue: Italy’s Tourism Breaking Point
There is a tension running through Italy right now, and it is not the romantic kind. It is the tension between what the country looks like on a screen and what it actually feels like to stand in it at two in the afternoon in August, surrounded by 35,000 other people who had exactly the same idea.
Genoa Uncovered: Our Insider Map of Hidden Spots, Routes & Local Tips
Genoa, La Superba, has never really asked whether you find it pretty. It stacks itself uphill between the Apennines and the Ligurian Sea: medieval knot at the bottom, cranes and scaffolding higher up, pride intact. Miss the vertical drama between harbour and belvedere and you have missed half the point. The lifts and funiculars from 1910 still haul people out of the crowded lower neighbourhoods toward the views; the shoreline keeps unfurling for tens of kilometres east and west.
Underwater Wine - Aging Beneath the Surface
In 1965, a gas platform sank in the Adriatic Sea after a fire. A technical accident, later a protected underwater site, and eventually also: a wine cellar that isn’t really a cellar. That kind of sentence sounds like folklore, but it’s exactly where “underwater wines” like to begin - with a story just strange enough to be true.
The Art of Disconnecting: Spring in Italy, the Way Italians Do It
As the last damp chill of winter clings to the cobblestones, Italy undergoes a transformation that has nothing to do with blossoming clichés and everything to do with tactical re-emergence. For anyone arriving from Northern Europe (whose January is typically spent constructing a spreadsheet-backed summer strategy), the Italian approach to spring offers a quiet lesson in survival instinct: travel now, before the heat and the crowds ruin everything.
The New Way to Sail the Med: Superyachts for People Who Hate Cruises
Orient Express & Four Seasons Superyachts: A New Era of Luxury at Sea I have to be honest with you. In a former life, I spent years as a luxury travel agent, and I thought I'd seen every permutation of high-end hospitality. Private jets with bedrooms. Safari lodges where elephants wander past your breakfast table. Hotels where the thread count is a state secret. But what's happening on the Mediterranean in 2026 is something genuinely new and it's forcing me to reconsider what "luxury travel" actually means.
Traveling the Quiet Side: Italy Next Door
Italy has never stopped being beautiful — it’s just that some of its beauty has gone quiet. While the well-known towns glow under a constant gaze of cameras, a gentler Italy still unfolds a few hills or harbors away. In these places, laundry still flaps across narrow alleys, the café owner knows every customer, and the pace of the afternoon matters more than the price of a view. It’s not about escaping the crowds; it’s about rediscovering rhythm — the kind of travel that feels like breathing again.
Summer Travel in Italy: Weather Alerts, Traffic and Overtourism Tips
Better safe than sorry, right? The summer is a wonderful time to travel, but let’s face it - busy roads and crowded destinations are a given, especially when school holidays overlap. There are three things you should really keep an eye on in the summer: weather warnings, transport strikes and traffic bottlenecks. I’ll break them down for you below so you can stay one step ahead. The heat’s been relentless the past few years, with temperatures soaring into the mid-30s and beyond across Italy’s coastlines and inland towns.
Hidden Beaches in Italy: 10 Idyllic Bays Far from the Crowds
I live right next to a bay. Not a big one – think more miniature postcard than dramatic coastline – but it's idyllic in its own way. An old fishing harbor where you can sit pretty comfortably from October through June. No trendy beach bar, just the fishermen's club where I quietly sip my morning cappuccino. Usually in the company of friends with dogs who bark less than they chat. The water is clean, largely thanks to the water treatment plant right next to the harbor (I did say idyllic-ish). Unfortunately, each season we get company from a growing population of microplastics. The neighbors...
Why People Live to 100 in Acciaroli and Genoa: The Secret of Italy's Blue Zones
Perhaps becoming a shepherd in Sardinia is the key to longevity. But five years ago, I chose a different path, trading Rome's flat landscape for the steep, winding streets of Genoa. Little did I know that grocery shopping here would double as a daily workout regime. Every day means climbing staircases and traversing slopes – an inescapable part of life in this vertical city.
Euroflora: Southern Europe's Spectacular Mediterranean Floral Exhibition
I'll start with this: I'm no Alan Titchmarsh. I didn't grow up with a trowel in one hand and a Chelsea Flower Show program in the other. But I've always adored the scents, the chaos, and the quiet poetry of nature doing its thing in a well-placed planter. Years ago, I even took a stab at becoming a floral artist (read: I took a flower arranging course and never looked back). So when Euroflora 2025 rolled into my hometown of Genoa, I took advantage of my press pass and went to the avant-premiere, grabbed my camera, put on what I later realized was a very silly hat, and went for a wander.
Hidden in plain sight: six unexpected corners of Italy
An unexpected encounter, a breathtaking view, a village tucked so far off the tourist trail it barely appears on maps — these are the moments that outlast the trip itself. Some travel memories settle in permanently; others evaporate almost instantly, leaving you wondering: did I even go there?Here are six Italian places that stuck: Borgo Parrini in Sicily, Viganella in Piedmont, La Scarzuola in Umbria, Dozza near Bologna, the mountain village of Torri Superiore above the Ligurian Riviera, and the vertiginous Furore Fjord on the Amalfi Coast.
The Most Beautiful Roads of Italy: an initiative of 'I Borghi più belli d'Italia'
Italy offers more than just famous cities and bustling tourist hotspots. The real Italy reveals itself along lesser-known roads, through rolling hills, past picturesque villages, and across breathtaking landscapes. The Italian countryside is a unique fusion of stunning views, centuries-old agricultural traditions, and delectable regional products. The association of the Most Beautiful Villages of Italy now presents the project: "Le Strade più belle d’Italia”, the 100 most beautiful roads in Italy.
In Italy what your dog wears says more about you than you think
Italy, a country synonymous with craftsmanship, style, and timeless quality, extends its love for luxury beyond human fashion and into the realm of pet accessories. Given the sheer number of dogs in Italy, it’s no surprise that their humans demand nothing less than the finest in understated chic - because here, even a Labrador out for a morning espresso must exude effortless elegance.
The most beautiful beaches in Italy from Puglia to Liguria
Italy boasts thousands of miles of coastline, offering everything from expansive white sandy beaches near major cultural cities to secluded coves known only to locals. Here are some of the country's most remarkable beaches.
Genoa Secures Spot Among World's Finest Food Destinations
Our beloved city Genoa has once again proven its culinary excellence, earning international recognition as one of the world's top food destinations. The prestigious TasteAtlas guide, a global authority on traditional flavors and gastronomic culture, has ranked Genoa in thirteenth place among the world's best food cities for 2024 – a remarkable climb from our twenty-second position last year.
Newsletter December 2024
Hi there travel enthusiasts! It's time for another issue of our newsletter, a round up of Italian travel destinations that would make Rick Steves go green with envy! This winter, we're not just talking about your run-of-the-mill tourist traps. No, no, no. We're diving deep into the magical world of Italian Christmas markets, where handcrafted gifts aren't just souvenirs, they're practically works of art. Imagine walking through Alpine markets in South Tyrol, sipping something warm, feeling like you've stepped into a holiday postcard that's about 1000% more charming than your average...
Pesto Genovese, Ligurian pesto
There is, in our opinion, no 'official' recipe for Pesto. Pesto is derived from 'pestare', which means to strongly and repeatedly strike, with a heavy instrument, to bruise, crush, or grind: for example, in a mortar and pestle. There are different types of pesto that originate in Italian cuisine, with Pesto Genovese being the most famous, but there are also delicious versions from the south, such as the red pesto from Trapani in Sicily.
Genoa, must-visit destination in 2025 according to Lonely Planet and us
Great news for Genoa! The historic Italian port city has been named by Lonely Planet as one of the must-visit destinations for 2025, something we can wholeheartedly agree with. And not without reason - this hidden gem on the Ligurian coast has everything your heart desires. Think picturesque alleyways (caruggi) in the historic center, beautiful UNESCO World Heritage-listed palaces, and a cuisine that will make your taste buds dance. The city is also looking ahead, with new sustainable modes of transportation and an exciting waterfront project under development.
Boccadasse, a piccolo Cinque Terre in Genoa
If you don't know Genoa, you should know that the city is long but not wide and consists of many small villages like Boccadasse, Nervi, Albaro and Vernazzola on the east side of town, going west it's the same thing. Boccadasse was originally an old fishing village and is very similar to the villages of the Cinque Terre. It has the same small fishing port, a church on a higher level, a small beach, and steep, picturesque streets lined with pastel-colored houses, all of which lead to the lower village square (Piazza Nettuno) and the pebble beach. If you're lucky, you might meet the famous...
