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Book SynopsisThis new, thoroughly updated edition of Bradt's award-winning guide to Liguria is the essential companion to getting the most out of a visit to this beguiling Italian region. Author Rosie Whitehouse has spent thirty years exploring Liguria and in her comprehensive guide introduces you to not just the glitz of the Riviera but also to the delights of the wild unknown hinterlands and mountain valleys, including in-depth coverage of local gastronomic delights - a key part of any Ligurian visit. This new edition includes new maps, a focus on of the growth of small, 'Slow Food' businesses, restaurants and hotels, in-depth coverage of Genoa as a cultural and weekend-break destination, the latest developments in Savona and La Spezia, more walks and bike-riding advice plus new suggested routes, revised hotel and restaurant listings and all the latest transport information. Liguria is a mountainous region of dizzy passes and breathtaking views, where the mountains plunge down into the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean. The narrow strip of coast includes the gems of the world-famous Italian Riviera, the great port city of Genoa, the glitzy resort of Portofino and the charms of the Cinque Terre. Yet in the hinterland there are many beautiful villages and mountain walks that have yet to be discovered by tourists. With a strong regional identity all of its own, Liguria is almost a country within a country. Whether you're a gourmet traveller in search of pesto, trofie and freshly baked focaccia, a history buff on the hunt for Roman remains, culture addict dazzled by Genoa's glittering palazzi and top-class museums, or a family heading for a well-earned break, Bradt's Liguria is the ideal guide for travellers of all ages and all budgets. It is also particularly suited to adventurous travellers looking for the Liguria that lies beyond the beaten track and who want a taste of the real Italy.
Table of ContentsPART 1 GENERAL INFORMATION Chapter 1 Background Information Geography, Climate, Natural history and conservation, History, Government and politics , Economy , People , Language , Religion , Education , Culture Chapter 2 Practical Information When to visit, Highlights, Suggested itineraries, Tour operators, Red tape, Embassies, Getting there and away, Health, Safety, What to take, Money, Budgeting, Getting around, Accommodation, Eating and drinking, Public holidays and festivals, Shopping, Opening times, Entertainment, Sport, Photography, Media and communications, Buying a property, Cultural etiquette, Travelling positively PART 2 GENOA Chapter 3 Genoa History 46, Getting there and away 51, Orientation 52, Getting around 52, Tourist information and maps 53, Where to stay, Where to eat and drink, Entertainment and nightlife, Shopping, Other practicalities, What to see and do, Further afield PART 3 THE RIVIERA DI LEVANTE Chapter 4 Recco to Sestri Levante Recco, Camogli, Santa Margherita Ligure, Portofino, Rapallo, Uscio, Chiavari, Sestri Levante Chapter 5 The Cinque Terre and the Val di Vara The Cinque Terre, Along the coast, Up in the mountains, The Val di Vara Chapter 6 La Spezia and the Gulf of Poets La Spezia, West along the Golfo dei Poeti, East along the Golfo dei Poeti, Sarzana PART 4 THE RIVIERA DI PONENTE Chapter 7 Arenzano to Savona Arenzan, Varazze, Savona Chapter 8 Bergeggi to Alassio Bergeggi and Spotorno, Noli, Capo di Noli and Varigotti, Finale Ligure, Along the coast from Borgio Verezzi to Albenga, Albenga, Zuccarello and Castelvecchio di Rocca Barbena, Alassio Chapter 9 Cervo to Taggia and the Valle Argentina Cervo, Diano Marin, Imperia, The mountains behind Imperia, Along the coast from Imperia to Bussana Vecchia, Triora Chapter 10 Sanremo, Bordighera and the Val Nervia Sanremo, Bordighera, Ventimiglia, Up in the mountains Appendices Language Further info Index
